Thursday, July 16, 2026

World

July 16, 2026

U.S. indicts bulletproof hosting firms Medialand, ML.Cloud, three Russians for cybercrime, wire fraud, money laundering

According to the indictment, 42 victims in 21 states were targeted by criminal groups who used Medialand’s and ML.Cloud’s services.

Russians for cybercrime
July 16, 2026

FULL LIST: 23 countries U.S. warns citizens not to visit

President Donald Trump’s administration listed 23 nations deemed too dangerous for U.S. citizens to visit.

U.S. travelers at airport
July 15, 2026

14-year-old boy charged with terror offences targeting London mosques

The boy was arrested on 9 July on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle.

UK Metro Police
July 15, 2026

73 million children immunised in lower-income countries despite conflict, hesitancy: Gavi

The organisation identified Sudan as the country with the greatest progress. 

Children in Sudan (Credit: Humanium)
July 15, 2026

China’s economy slows to lowest quarterly growth in three years

“In the first half of the year, the national economy operated within a reasonable range,” the NBS said.

Chinatown
July 15, 2026

UK proposes midnight social media ban for teens

The government also wants features considered addictive such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be disabled by default.

July 15, 2026

Jamaican reggae star Fantan Mojah dies at 49

In a tribute, Ub40 Ali Campbell, described Mr Mojah’s demise as a sad development.

Fantan Mojah
July 15, 2026

World’s Richest AI Creator: Meet Deepseek founder Liang Wenfeng worth $36 billion

Ranked among China’s 100 richest people, Mr Liang was on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI in 2025 and on Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful People in Business.

Liang Wenfeng
July 14, 2026

Chinese Communist Party expels senior official Ma Xingrui over corruption, sex scandal

He was expelled following an investigation into alleged violations of the party’s regulations and state laws.

Ma Xingrui
July 14, 2026

Canada announces immigration opportunities for carpenters, plumbers from Nigeria, other nations

The IRCC urged Nigerians and immigrants from other nations with relevant skills to explore its immigration process.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)