Thursday, October 15, 2026

World

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
May 15, 2026

Nicki Minaj compares Kemi Badenoch to Margaret Thatcher

Nicki Minaj hailed Kemi Badenoch as “one of a kind” likening her to Margaret Thatcher.

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)
May 15, 2026

Venezuela begins sovereign debt overhaul after years of default

Venezuela has launched a broad restructuring of its foreign debt, including obligations tied to state oil company PDVSA.

Delcy Rodríguez
May 15, 2026

Trump govt accuses Yale medical school of favouring Blacks, discriminating against White, Asian applicants

The government alleged that between 2023 and 2025, Yale deliberately prioritised black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian applicants despite lower scores.

Yale School of Medicine
May 15, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed only to enemies, Iran says

Iran’s chief diplomat also surprisingly held out the prospect of lifting restrictions imposed by the Iranian navy.

Strait of Hormuz
May 15, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court rules abortion pill access to continue by mail

Abortion pills now account for nearly two-thirds of the U.S. abortions, with around one-quarter provided through telehealth.

Court Gavel