Monday, October 26, 2026

World

October 16, 2026

Kate Zacharia resigns after four days as Donald Trump’s press secretary

Ms Zacharia drew scrutiny for referring to herself as a lawyer despite never having passed the bar exam.

Kate Zacharia
October 16, 2026

Nigeria seeks stronger global action against child abuse, trafficking

Nigeria seeks stronger international cooperation to protect children from violence, trafficking, sexual exploitation and emerging digital threats.

Child Abuse
October 16, 2026

Nigeria demands sovereignty safeguards, AI early warnings

Nigeria has called for stronger international disaster-response arrangements that protect national sovereignty while guaranteeing financial assistance.

AI
October 16, 2026

IMF warns of rising debt, inflation risks amid global economic shifts

The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising public debt, inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions threaten global economic stability.

Georgieva
October 16, 2026

Venezuela’s Maduro, wife plead not guilty to torture charge in U.S. court

Mr Maduro, who spoke through a translator, described the allegations as false.

October 16, 2026

Pakistani PM pledges to modernise agriculture for stronger food security

The prime minister stressed that ensuring every citizen has access to safe, nutritious food remained a government priority.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
October 16, 2026

Teenager who travelled to UK to carry out assassination jailed for 20 years

The jury, after hearing the evidence gathered by the CTP investigation throughout the trial, found him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder.

October 16, 2026

Carney alleges Trump admin trying to break up Canada as Alberta referendum nears

Mr Carney’s warning came just as the U.S. and Canada are in the middle of a trade war.

President Donald Trump and Mark Carney
October 16, 2026

Pupils protest in Azerbaijan after ban on wearing hijabs

The new rule did not mention the hijab, but female students and teachers wearing Islamic headscarves were denied entry to schools.

Pupils protesting in Azerbaijan
October 16, 2026

El Niño could push 45 million more into acute hunger by end of 2027, WFP warns

The WFP said its operations and innovations reached 132.5 million people in 75 countries and territories last year.

El Nino