Elections
Former Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad sentenced to death
Damascus court finds former ruler guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in absentia.
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Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al‑Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
The verdict, the first against the former leader since his 2024 flight to Russia, marks a watershed moment in the prosecution of the Syrian civil war.
Elections
Osun Governorship Election on August 15 Pits Adeleke Against Tinubu
ADC chief Dele Momodu frames the contest as a direct clash between the incumbent governor and the president, sidelining party dynamics.
Elections
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump announced on 12 August 2026 that Leavitt will leave her role to spend more time with her family.
Elections
Osun Election: ADC raises alarm over alleged plot to arrest Aregbesola
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 12, 2026 at 18:58 UTC.
Elections
Lebanon’s parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to end capital punishment
Elections
Osun Election: Accord demands Sen Fadahunsi’s immediate arrest, prosecution
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 12, 2026 at 12:48 UTC.
Crypto markets
Wedding reception of Revati Sule in Delhi on 12 August 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and exchanges playful remarks with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
A family wedding in Delhi assembled political leaders from opposite parties for a brief moment of friendly banter.
Business
U.S. Senate Authorizes 100 % Tariffs on Russian‑Oil Buyers, Targeting Major Importers
The Lindsey O. Graham Act of 2026, enacted on August 7, grants the president power to impose up to one‑hundred per cent duties on imports from any country that continues to purchase Russian oil and gas, with India and China among the likely targets.
Climate
Monday’s 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in western Colombia kills more than 240
Rescuers race to find survivors as Colombia faces its first major challenge for a new president
Elections
Davido writes to Trump over Osun election amid fears of violence
Reported by Tribune Online and Legit.ng. First detected August 11, 2026 at 11:46 UTC.
Elections
Zambia holds eighth general election – Hichilema seeks second term
Voters head to the polls on Thursday to elect lawmakers and local councilors