Thursday, June 18, 2026

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June 15, 2026

Nigeria’s Babatunde Rabiu emerges UN-COPUOS second vice chair

Mr Rabiu said its significance includes Nigeria’s ability to derive greater benefits from international space cooperation.

NASRDA
June 12, 2026

Thailand Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after over three years in coma

The princess slumbed while taking her dogs for a walk and has been in a coma since December 2022. 

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha
June 6, 2026

Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones: Civil society urges policymakers to prioritise humanitarian impacts

“Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones must be more than lines drawn on a military map to manage state relations,” stated Martina Schubert of the Vienna School of International Studies.

Martina Schubert
June 4, 2026

Zimbabwe, sole candidate from Africa, wins UN Security Council seat

Other countries that secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table are Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kyrgyzstan.

United Nations Security Council Logo
May 19, 2026

Arrowhead Stadium set for 2026 FIFA World Cup spotlight

The stadium will host six of the 104 total matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including four group-stage matches, one round-of-32 match, and one quarterfinal match.

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
February 19, 2026

Austrian man on trial over girlfriend’s death

Prosecutors alleged that in January 2025, the 33-year-old woman froze to death just below the summit after the mountaineer made a series of serious errors.

Austrian courtroom
February 12, 2026

Austria spotlights Nigeria as key market for authentic Austrian lace

Barbara Lehninger, commercial counsellor at the Austrian embassy in Lagos, lauded Nigeria’s creativity and evolving fashion industry.

2026 Austrian Lace Appreciation Event and award ceremony
October 6, 2025

Israel deports Thunberg, 170 other activists to Greece, Slovakia

The ministry said other deportees included citizens of Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland, Norway, the UK, Serbia, and the U.S.

Activist Thunberg at Israel's airport; Credit: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
August 13, 2025

One dead as wildfires sweep Albania, force evacuations near coast

The worst-hit area is the coastal strip between Piper and Buljarica.

Albania
July 30, 2025

Austrian ambassador quits over alleged operation of sexually explicit blog

The content was described as highly misogynistic, dehumanising, and glorifying violence.

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