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May 18, 2026

Sri Lanka to expand prison capacity to ease overcrowding

Sri Lanka will expand prison capacity as a long-term solution to overcrowding, a senior minister said.

Sri Lankan prison
May 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia announces umrah season schedule

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the calendar for the upcoming Umrah season, outlining key dates and electronic visa services.

Saudi Arabia announces umrah season schedule
May 17, 2026

Nigeria capable of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, says South Africa 

Ms Lombard expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to organise a world-class event.

Louise Lombard, the President, Fencing Federation of South Africa (FFSA)
May 17, 2026

Al-Minuki: U.S. congressman charges Trump to continue hunting down terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria

The Nigerian government confirmed it collaborated with U.S. forces to eliminate Mr Al-Minuki.

U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore
May 16, 2026

Trump shares video of Nigerian cleric Dachomo at mass burial for terrorist attack victims

The post comes a day after U.S. and Nigerian forces killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Manuki and his fighters in an airstrike.

President Donald Trump
May 16, 2026

Al-Minuki’s execution reminder that we will hunt down those killing Christians in Nigeria: Trump Govt

He said U.S. forces have been hunting the slain ISIS kingpin for several months. 

Pete Hegseth
May 16, 2026

AFRICOM releases footage of airstrike that killed ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in North-East Nigeria

The U.S. designated Mr al-Minuki a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) on June 8, 2023.

AFRICOM
May 16, 2026

U.S.-based 26-year-old Kalder CEO Gökçe Güven convicted of $7 million capital fraud, O-1A visa misstatement  

Ms Guven, a 26-year-old Turkish citizen, entered the guilty plea on Friday in New York, agreeing to forfeit $7 million to the U.S. government.

Gökçe Güven and U.S. flag
May 16, 2026

Watkins nets brace as Villa secure Champions League ticket

The home side regained the lead after an error from Szoboszlai, who slipped as he attempted to control a throw-in.

Aston Villa.
May 15, 2026
Warrick Stewart