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In the latest sign of instability within the administration’s communications team, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her upcoming departure, sparking fresh questions about internal messaging friction. Leavitt will officially step down from the high-profile podium at the end of August 2026.

The exit marks a significant shake-up for an administration that has frequently clashed with reporters and struggled to maintain a consistent media strategy. While President Donald Trump stated that Leavitt is transitioning into an external advisory role, critics and political analysts view the move as part of a broader pattern of staff turnover and operational chaos within the West Wing press office.

Publicly, Leavitt cited personal reasons for her departure, stating a desire to focus on her family following the recent birth of her second child. However, administration insiders suggest that the relentless pressure of the briefing room and mounting strategic disagreements over the administration’s defensive media posture contributed to the timing of her exit.

Karoline Leavitt’s departure leaves a critical vacuum at a time when the administration is facing intense legislative battles and declining public approval ratings. Leavitt’s tenure was marked by highly contentious briefings, frequent evasions of policy details, and a combative approach to mainstream media outlets.

Observers note that whoever takes over the podium will inherit a deeply strained relationship with the White House press corps. The search for a replacement begins immediately, with several internal candidates and media loyalists reportedly under consideration. For a network tracking administrative stability, Leavitt’s sudden transition underscores the ongoing difficulties this White House faces in sustaining a cohesive executive team.

The winning Powerball numbers for the Wednesday, August 12, 2026, drawing are 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with a red Powerball of 9 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x. Because no ticket matched all six numbers, the massive grand prize will roll over once again.

The historic Powerball jackpot has eluded players once again. The grand prize swelled to a staggering, estimated $1 billion—carrying a cash option value of $433.1 million—making it the eighth-largest jackpot in the history of the game and the single largest U.S. lottery prize of 2026.Lottery officials confirmed late Wednesday night that no ticket matched the exact winning sequence. However, thousands of players nationwide still secured smaller tier prizes by matching partial combinations. Because the top prize remains unclaimed, the multi-state lottery jackpot will roll over and continue to climb ahead of the next scheduled drawing on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Tickets remain available for $2 per play across participating states, with the optional Power Play add-on priced at $1.

As the jackpot climbs into deeper historic territory, lottery officials remind players to play responsibly and set a strict budget before purchasing tickets. The next opportunity to win will take place during the live broadcast on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. ET.

To participate, players must purchase their tickets before their state’s retail cutoff time, which typically falls between 9:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET on the night of the drawing. Whether a single lucky ticket finally breaks the streak or the jackpot continues its record-breaking run remains to be seen, but the coming days are sure to see a massive surge in ticket sales across the nation.

The live drawing will stream directly on the official Powerball website and YouTube channel this Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Local TV stations will also broadcast the drawing during their late-night news slots.

Imphal, August 13, 2026:

Manipur-gi Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh-na, illegal, looted amasung authorised oidraba weapons piba mi-singna 15 days-gi manungda weapon-sing authority-sing-da surrender tougadabani haiba announcement toure. Government-na state-da peace amasung security amuk normalcy lakpa ngamhanbagi mateng oina illegal weapon-sing surrender tou-naba appeal toure. 

Chief Minister-na illegal weapon piba mi-sing, village volunteer-sing amasung atoppa mi-singda makhoigi manungda leiba unauthorised amasung looted weapon-sing local authority-singda hand over tou-naba appeal toure. 15 days-gi deadline matungda illegal weapon piba mi amadi surrender toudrabadi law-gi matung-inna legal action lougadabani haiba warning pikhre.

Recent security operations-singda Manipur-gi hill amasung valley area singdagi yamna henna illegal weapon sing phangjare. Reports gi matung inna 1,400 dagi henna illegal weapon-sing recover toure. Weapon sing amasung ammunition sing recover touba haibasi state-gi security situation control touba matamda important development ama oihalli. 

Chief Minister na weapon sing surrender touba haibasi government ki request ama natte, ordinary people-singgi safety amasung peace pumnamakki responsibility ama oina yengbani. Community leader-sing, civil society organisation-sing amasung ordinary citizen-singna government-gi peace process-da cooperate tou-naba su appeal toure.

15 days-gi period asi illegal weapon piba mi-singna voluntary oina weapon surrender tougadabagi opportunity ama oihalli. Deadline loiraba matungda illegal weapon piba mi-singda strict legal action lougadabani authorities-na clear toure.

Manipur-na 2023 dagi yamna difficult security situation amada leirammi. Aduga peace amasung normalcy amuk lakpagi maramda government, security force-sing amasung public-gi cooperation yamna important oi.

Illegal weapon-sing surrender touhanba amasung security situation control touba haibasi peace restore toubagi marakta important step ama oihalli. Public-na government-gi appeal asi follow tourabad Manipur-da amuk peace amasung normal life lakpa ngamhanbagi mateng oigani.

Source: Times of India / PTI. 

Janice Charette, Canada’s chief trade negotiator to the United States, departs a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday alongside Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. relations.

Canada’s top trade negotiator has warned her American counterparts that if the White House imposes new tariffs on Aug. 19, the move would represent a “cliff” that risks halting negotiations with the U.S.

Janice Charette delivered the message in a meeting last week with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to five sources briefed on the discussions.

Four of the sources said Ms. Charette cautioned the Americans on the public mood in Canada should President Donald Trump make good on his threat to impose the new tariffs.

Sources said she warned the officials that Ottawa would not be able to rein in or control the public or premiers’ reactions and the federal government will have lost the room to negotiate with the Americans.

The Globe and Mail is not identifying the sources, who were not authorized to disclose details of their private briefings on the sensitive trade talks.

The tension centers on a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a massive 50% tariff on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods beginning August 19, 2026. The broad levies would target roughly 5% of Canada’s exports to the U.S., affecting items ranging from wine and steel to cement and hockey sticks. Unlike standard trade disputes, Washington has stated that goods typically protected under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA/KUSMA) will not be exempted.

The Trump administration initiated the deadline in retaliation against Canadian trade policies. Officials are leveraging the tariff threat to force Ottawa into resolving several key friction points:

The Canadian Demands: Led by Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canadian officials are holding a firm line against one-sided concessions. Ottawa is demanding a total reversal of the August 19 tariffs, a reduction in existing U.S. sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, and a formal commitment to extend the CUSMA trade pact.

The U.S. Demands: Washington wants an end to provincial bans on American alcohol, restructuring of Canada’s dairy supply management quotas, and the removal of Canadian retaliatory tariffs on U.S. motor vehicles.

With the deadline just days away, a flurry of closed-door diplomatic meetings has taken place in Washington, D.C. between Minister LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. To avoid a complete freeze in bilateral trade relations, negotiators are frantically drafting a joint, multi-sector proposal. According to sources briefed by CBC News, the goal is to place a compromised layout on President Trump’s desk by Monday, August 17—giving the White House 24 hours to review the deal and potentially avert a devastating trade war.

The standoff over the August 19 tariff deadline represents a high-stakes game of economic brinkmanship that extends far beyond immediate duties. For Canada, walking away from trade talks serves as a defensive maneuver to prevent giving up long-term concessions under extreme pressure. Meanwhile, the U.S. administration is utilizing targeted economic leverage to force structural changes to long-standing trade frameworks.

Date: 12 August 2026

Yamna rare oiba amadi maru oiba astronomical event amadi, Total Solar Eclipse, Wednesday, August 12, 2026-ta thoklagani. Total Solar Eclipse-gi matamda, Moon-na Earth amadi Sun-gi marakta direct-oina chatlaga Sun-bu temporary-oina uba phanghandana block touwi. Event-asina malem-gi scientist-sing, astronomer-sing amadi skywatcher-singgi attention attract touri.

Eclipse-asi Northern Hemisphere-gi regions kharada uba phanggani haina expect touri. Totality experience touba yaba khwaidagi phaba location-singgi manungda Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia amadi Spain-gi parts-sing yaori. Path of totality-gi makhada leiba mapham-singda, Moon-na Sun-bu short period amagi oina thungna kupkhigani, masina daytime-da sky-bu amamba oihangani. Million-ga loinaiba people-singna eclipse-gi partial phase-di uba phanggani haina expect touri.

Total Solar Eclipse-asi Sun, Moon amadi Earth-na amatta oina align oirakpa matamda thokpani, masi Moon-gi apparent size-na Sun-gi bright surface-bu kupba ngamba matamda oibani. Moon-asi Sun-dagi yamna pikcharabasu, masi Earth-ka yamna naknana lei. Distance-gi difference-asina maram oiduna, Moon-na sky-da Sun-bu thungna kupba ngamba size-da uba phangbani.

August 12-gi eclipse-asi yamna significant oibagi maramdi masi 2026-gi oina amatta ngairaba total solar eclipse-ni. Sun-bu thungna kupkhiba matam-adubu “Totality” haina khangnei. Totality-gi matamda, normal oina ngaliba daytime sky-adu amamba oirakkani, aduga Sun-gi outer atmosphere, mamingna “Corona”  haibadu uba phanggani. Scientist-singna asigumba event-sing asi Sun amadi masi-gi atmosphere study tounaba use touwi.

Adum-oigumbasu, India-da leiba mioi singna eclipse asi directly uba phangloi. Indian news organisations-gi reports-na haibada, event-asi India-gi horizon-gi makhada thokpagi maramna India-dagi uba phangloi. Aduna, India-da leiba people-singna masi uba pamlabadi official broadcasts amadi online coverage-da depend touba tagani.

Source: Al Jazeera, NDTV, India Today amasung The Indian Express-gi current news reports.

Aspyr has plans to re-release more Lord of the Rings games following its shadow drop of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North on modern platforms.

Aspyr, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Games, today announced the surprise digital launch of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam for $19.99.

Originally developed by Snowblind Studios and released in 2011, the critically acclaimed dark-fantasy action RPG has been modernized for contemporary hardware after being unavailable on digital platforms for seven years. European players on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware will be able to join the battle starting August 18, 2026.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition features an untold story set parallel to the events of the Ring bearer’s journey. Players take up arms as Eradan the Ranger, Andriel the Elf, or Farin the Dwarf, fighting against Sauron’s forces in the northern theater of Middle-earth.

The Legacy Edition introduces a suite of definitive enhancements:

On-the-Fly Character Swapping: Hot-swap between the three core heroes at any time during single-player campaigns.

Modern Performance: Smooth gameplay targeting up to 60 frames per second on compatible platforms.

Expanded Co-op Options: Seamless 3-player online co-op alongside 2-player local split-screen support.

Refined Combat and Controls: Reworked target locking mechanics, gyroscopic control support, and streamlined user interfaces featuring visible party vitals.

In a move that is sure to thrill long-time gaming enthusiasts, Aspyr confirmed that this release is only the beginning of a broader initiative to rescue retro Middle-earth titles. “Fans can look forward to even more classic releases by Aspyr from the beloved franchise in the future!” the studio stated in its official announcement. For now, players can dive back into the northern theater of the Ring war today, while keeping a close eye on what classic title Aspyr plans to pull out of the vault next.

ABU DHABI-NA INDIAN TOURISTS-SINGDA FREE UAE ENTRY VISA OFFER PUTHOKLE

Date: 12 August 2026

Abu Dhabi na Indian tourists singgi travel experience adu easy oinaba free UAE entry visa offer ama puthokle. Asi India amasung United Arab Emirates gi tourism relationship amasung people to people connection gi maramda important development ama oigani.

India dagi UAE da travel touba mi kaya ama leire. Tourism, business, family visits amasung other purposes gi maramna Indian travellers singna UAE da yam travel touwe. Free visa offer asi travel cost adu reduce touba amasung more Indian tourists UAE-da laknaba encouragement puthokpa ngamgani.

Abu Dhabi asi UAE gi important tourism amasung business destination ama oigani. Modern buildings, shopping centres, cultural attractions amasung entertainment destinations singna tourists singbu attract touwe.

Visa related process adu easy oirabadi travellers singna trip planning asi yam convenient oina touba ngamgani. Tourism sector da tourist number hengatpa oirabadi hotel, restaurant, transport amasung atei tourism ga mari leinaba  businesses singdasu kanaba phangba ngamgani.

India amasung UAE gi relationship asi tourism natte, business, education amasung employment sector singdasu strong oigani. People to people contact increase oirabadi leibak ani gi relationship adu amuk henna strong oigani.

Indian travellers-singna offer gi exact eligibility, validity amasung application rules adu official information dagi confirm tougadabani, maramdi visa rules amasung conditions change oiba ngami.

Free entry visa offer asi Indian tourists singgi maramda yam interest puthokpa ngamgani amasung UAE tourism industry da amuk henna visitor masing hengatpa touba opportunity ama oigani.

Source: The Economic Times current international news report. (The Economic Times)

Date: 12 August 2026

Cricket world-da Afghanistan-na important achievement ama phangjare. Afghanistan 2027 Cricket World Cup-ki qualification phangjare. Afghanistan cricket team-gi development-ki maramda asi yam maru oiba achievement ama oigani.

Afghanistan-na recent years-da international cricket-da yam progress toure. Makhoigi players-singna batting, bowling amasung fielding-da strong performance puthokle. International tournament kayada Afghanistan team-na experienced teams-singga compete touba amasung successful results phangba houre.

2027 Cricket World Cup asi cricket world-gi maru oiba tournament ama oigani. World Cup-da qualify touraba asi country ama-gi cricket development-gi maramda yam important oigani. Afghanistan-gi young players-singna international stage-da makhoigi talent yengsinba opportunity phangjare.

Afghanistan-gi qualification na countrygi sports fans-singdasu yam haraoba puthok-i. Cricket asi Afghanistanda popularity yam chaoba sport ama oirakle amasung national team-gi success na young generation-singda cricket-gi interest amuk henna puthokpa ngamgani.

West Indies su qualification process ki maramda attention da leire, aduga World Cup-ki qualification race asi amuk henna interesting oirakle.

Afghanistangi success asi limited resources leirabasu proper training, talented players amasung strong determination leirabadi international sports da chaoba achievement phangba ngamgani haiba yengsinli.

Makhoigi upcoming matches amasung tournament-singda performance adu cricket fans-singna yam attention piri.

Source: The Economic Times current sports headlines. (The Economic Times)

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, have officially tied the knot after a decade together.

The image posted on Ronaldo’s Instagram account

Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodríguez later broke the internet by sharing a joint post on their respective Instagram accounts. The photograph featured the couple dressed in white, holding hands, and proudly showcasing their new wedding rings. Within just 30 minutes, the social media update amassed over 3 million likes. The image posted on Ronaldo’s Instagram account.

The couple first met in 2016 at a Gucci boutique in Madrid, where Rodríguez was working as a sales assistant while Ronaldo was playing for Real Madrid. Over the last ten years, they have built a high-profile life together, documented heavily on social media and in Rodríguez’s hit Netflix reality series, I Am Georgina. The wedding takes place exactly one year after Rodríguez, 32, announced their engagement on social media

The low-key family event puts an end to months of heavy speculation by Portuguese media, which had previously rumored grandiose, multi-million-euro celebrations in Sintra or Ronaldo’s birthplace of Madeira. Instead, the couple opted for a quiet ceremony to celebrate their union with their children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda. The milestone caps off a monumental year for Ronaldo, who recently competed in his record-tying sixth World Cup for Portugal. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will have little time for a traditional honeymoon, as his Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, is scheduled to kick off its domestic season this Saturday, August 15.

A voter casts her ballot during Minnesota’s primary elections, in Minneapolis, on Tuesday. 
Ellen Schmidt/AP

President Donald Trump has sparked fresh constitutional anxiety by refusing to rule out the use of a national security emergency to federalize voting laws ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The admission suggests the White House may bypass a gridlocked Congress to unilaterally enforce hardline Republican voting measures.

It’s merely the latest warning sign that Trump could try to mess with the election not just by baselessly claiming voter fraud and challenging the results afterward — as he did in 2020, leading to a violent riot at the US Capitol — but by trying to unilaterally take control before votes are cast.

Far-right talk show host Wayne Allyn Root aggressively urged the President to declare a national emergency. Root argued this would allow the administration to enforce photo identification rules, restrict mail-in voting, and require proof of citizenship across all 50 states within the next month—entirely skipping legislative approval. As the controversy erupted during a post-midnight interview on the conservative network Real America’s Voice.

Instead of dismissing the extreme proposal, President Trump offered a cryptic, open-ended response. “Me just say this, stranger things have happened,” Trump replied. “I’ll leave it at that.”

The discussion comes amid severe administration frustration over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The White House has continuously championed the SAVE Act as a necessary framework to ensure only American citizens participate in federal elections. While the bill has successfully cleared the House, it has stalled in the U.S. Senate, where Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and party conservatives agreed to defer action on it until after the August summer recess. However, civil rights organizations and voting groups, such as the Brennan Center for Justice, have fiercely condemned the bill, arguing its strict in-person registration requirements would effectively disenfranchise millions of eligible voters who lack immediate access to certified birth certificates or passports.

Just hours before Trump’s remarks, The threat of a “unilateral voting decree” lands at an already turbulent moment for the executive branch. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani handed down a significant legal defeat to the administration. The judge blocked a previous March 2026 executive order that attempted to draft the U.S. Postal Service into restricting mail-in ballots. “The executive branch has no authority to regulate elections,” Judge Talwani wrote in her ruling, underscoring that the U.S. Constitution strictly delegates election administration to individual states and Congress—not the President. Constitutional scholars are already warning that any attempt by Trump to use national security emergency declarations to mandate voting procedures would trigger immediate, historic legal challenges. Despite the legal roadblocks, Trump’s latest “stranger things” comment signals to his base that the White House remains willing to test the limits of executive power as the high-stakes 2026 midterms draw near.