Tuesday, October 6, 2026

World

September 25, 2026

Gaza: Qatar, Turkey, Iran denounce Israel at UNGA 

Qatar, Turkey and Iran criticised Israel over the ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
September 25, 2026

U.S. court convicts Fast Lab Technologies COO for role in $500 million COVID-19 fraud

Mr Seyhun admitted on Thursday that he masterminded the scheme and conspired with Fast Lab’s CEO and the laboratory’s medical director to carry it out.

Fast Lab Technologies
September 25, 2026

German foreign minister visits Ottawa for talks on security, tech

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Canada on Friday, on a side trip during his participation in the UN General Debate in New York.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
September 25, 2026

Gaza: Delegates walk out as Netanyahu delivers speech at UNGA

Many delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium to deliver his speech at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.

Delegates walking out
September 25, 2026

Gaza: Israel prevented genocide, didn’t commit it, says Netanyahu

Mr Netanyahu says Israel has worked to prevent a genocide, denying claims that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, describing the accusation as “the greatest lie of the century”.

Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
September 25, 2026

Haitians eager to return home, vote in elections, says PM Fils-Aimé

“Protecting children from violence, from gang recruitment, while providing safe pathways for children associated with armed groups,” said Mr Fils-Aimé.

Haitians fleeing gang war
September 25, 2026

Palestinian leader Abbas rebukes U.S. visa denial to UNGA, accuses Israel of genocide

“For how long will some states continue to remain silent about Israel, or supply it with the weapons it uses against our people?” said Mr Abbas.

September 25, 2026

‘No race superior, no nation inferior,’ says Ghana’s Mahama as Africa seeks ‘equal partnership’

“Some cautioned that we were reopening old wounds. We came to seek healing. Africa does not seek charity. Africa seeks equal partnership,” Mr Mahama stated.

Mahama at UNGA81
September 25, 2026

U.S. other countries not safe while terrorists have sanctuary in Nigeria, Tinubu warns

“Nigeria’s prolonged struggle against Boko Haram, ISWAP and other armed groups has taught us that military victories require enduring foundations,” stated Mr Tinubu.

Tinubu at UNGA
September 25, 2026

Burundi seeks Africa’s inclusion as permanent member UN Security Council

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called for Africa’s permanent inclusion on the Security Council, saying it would build trust between Africa and other continents.

President Evariste Ndayishimiye