Tuesday, October 6, 2026

World

September 23, 2026

U.S. government official Lennie Miller sentenced to prison for bribery

This followed his January guilty plea to conspiring with Christopher Brackins and James Tillman, owners of general construction companies.

Inmates in U.S. prison
September 23, 2026

Diplomacy, way to address global challenges, says Brazil’s president

Brazil’s President Luiz da Silva says the UN needs to become a “temple of peace” again as it faces one of the most critical periods in its 80-year history.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
September 23, 2026

Nigeria to renew UN Security Council push, reforms at UNGA81

Nigeria will renew its campaign for permanent representation on the UN Security Council as Vice-President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s engagements at UNGA81.

Shettima at UNGA
September 23, 2026

We have most secure border in U.S. history, Trump tells world leaders at UNGA

Mr Trump has said that the U.S. now has the most secure border in its history, noting that the country had the worst and most dangerous border on earth before he took office.

Trump at UNGA
September 22, 2026

UK women, partners to get two weeks’ bereavement leave after miscarriage from next year

“From April, women and their partners will be entitled to two weeks off after any pregnancy loss,” Mr Burnham said.

Andy Burnham
September 22, 2026

Global economy to stabilise despite growth risks: WEF

China’s outlook has weakened, with about one in three economists expecting weak growth.

World Economic Forum
September 22, 2026

UNGA81: Guterres decries climate crisis, tells world leaders polluters must pay

Mr Guterres’ call came amid sustained campaign by climate justice advocates.

September 22, 2026

U.S.-based Ghanaian professor Kofi Akamani shot dead, wife arrested

Ms Akamani is scheduled to be back in court on October 6 for a preliminary hearing.

Ghanaian professor, Kofi Akamani and Betty Akamani
September 22, 2026

WAP decries cruelty against ostriches in South Africa

An international non-profit organisation, World Animal Protection, has decried the cruelty masterminded against ostriches in South Africa.

Ostriches in South Africa
September 22, 2026

Climate justice campaigners demand fossil-fuel companies pay more taxes for damages

The petition presentation took place in New York as world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly.

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