Sunday, August 30, 2026

World

August 1, 2026

ICE arrests Johns Hopkins researcher Fatima Ameaka in crackdown on visa overstayers

The university said it was working to get Ms Ameaka a legal representation.

ICE officers at an airport
August 1, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Nathaniel strikes gold in men’s 400m hurdles, Onwuzurike clinches 200m silver 

Nathaniel’s victory marked Nigeria’s first gold medal in a track event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Ezekiel Nathaniel in Glasgow
July 31, 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
July 31, 2026

EU to begin wider enforcement of AI act from August 2

The European Commission said the latest phase of implementation would require systems such as chatbots to inform users when they are interacting with AI instead of a human.

European Union
July 31, 2026

32 killed in Pakistan coal mine explosion

Pakistani authorities said 36 miners were working in the affected section when the blast happened, while over 40 workers were inside the mine complex at the time of the incident.

July 31, 2026

U.S. govt apologises for mislabelling Nigeria, others on Africa map

The U.S. State Department blamed the error on a team member who arranged the slides in haste.

African map
July 31, 2026

39-year-old Malaysian pilot faces death penalty over alleged drug smuggling in Indonesia

The pilot, identified only as MS, was arrested with more than 70,000 ecstasy pills in his luggage.

July 31, 2026

UNICEF, WHO call for stronger breastfeeding support

UNICEF and WHO urged countries to strengthen breastfeeding support to ensure every child receives the healthiest possible start in life.

Breastfeeding mother
July 31, 2026

Venezuela, Chile set to resume full bilateral relations

The two countries agreed to reactivate consular relations as an initial step toward the full resumption of bilateral ties.

July 31, 2026

Four bodies found during search for 10 missing mountaineers

Four bodies have been found as search intensifies to locate 10 mountaineers, including Nirmal Purja, who went missing in a climbing expedition in Pakistan.