Friday, September 4, 2026

World

April 28, 2026

Trump to force Nigerians, others to disclose asylum intention in U.S. visa application 

The directive mandates consular officers to ask if an applicant is afraid of returning to their home country.

U.S. President Donald
April 28, 2026

Labelling Trump’s wife ‘expectant widow’ mere ‘light roast joke,’ says Jimmy Kimmel 

Mr Kimmel said, “I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something we should reject.”

Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel
April 28, 2026

Iran seeking reopening of Strait Hormuz: Trump

U.S. media reports said Mr Trump was dissatisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal.

Strait of Hormuz
April 28, 2026

Appeal court sentences wife of ex-South Korean president over graft

Her legal team said it would challenge the ruling at the Supreme Court.

A South Korea court
April 28, 2026

U.S. envoy Michael Waltz launches ‘Trade Over Aid,’ says funds disbursement unsustainable 

Representatives from 35 countries including Kenya and Uganda attended the inaugural event.

Michael Waltz
April 28, 2026

UAE withdraws from OPEC amid shifting global energy strategy

the UAE assured that the withdrawal would not affect the country’s commitment to energy market stability.

UAE
April 28, 2026

Family of four dies after suspected food poisoning from watermelon

The police said that an unnatural death report has been registered at JJ Marg police station.

Abdullla Abdul Kadar (40), his wife Nasrin (35), and their daughters Ayesha (16) and Zainab (13)
April 28, 2026

Norway, Ukraine sign agreement to produce Ukrainian drones in Norway

Norway and Ukraine have signed an agreement to launch joint production of Ukrainian drones in Norway, the Norwegian government said.

Ukrainian drones
April 28, 2026

Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 female teachers, health workers by 2030: UN

UNICEF described the situation as a looming dual crisis unless current restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment are lifted.