Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

September 8, 2026

Ireland tightens citizenship rules for Nigerians, others, proposes eight years’ residence, language test, civics exam

The bill seeks to ban applicants from receiving social welfare payments or housing supports at any time during the naturalisation process.

Ireland's Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan
September 8, 2026

Singapore ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‌​‍‍‌​‌​increases monthly allowances of parliament members, others  

The changes follow recommendations by an independent committee reviewing the salary framework for political appointment holders and MPs.

Singapore
September 8, 2026

WHO warns smoking can reduce fertility

Second-hand tobacco smoke might increase infertility risks, particularly among women, who might face a lower chance of conceiving during each menstrual cycle.

Nigerian women smoking
September 8, 2026

Jean-François Leroy who directed festival of photojournalism dies at 69

French journalist Jean-François Leroy, founder of Visa pour l’Image, a leading photojournalism festival, died after a long battle with cancer.

Jean-François Leroy
September 7, 2026

Russia shuts German consulate in St Petersburg over drone row

Germany blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4. 

Vladmir Putin
September 7, 2026
Sandro Ferretto and Sharon Jepng’ok.
September 7, 2026

Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz

Mr Rezaei said any ship attempting to pass through the zone would be placed on Tehran’s sanctions list.

Strait of Hormuz
September 7, 2026

BRICS countries strengthen technological sovereignty through cooperation

Mr Taburov said BRICS countries ‘ cooperation in digital technologies is already delivering tangible results.

BRICS
September 7, 2026

Youth group condemns Australia’s coal project expansion, alleges climate hypocrisy

The Pacific Climate Warriors, a youth-led climate action network, condemned the Australian government’s decision to expand the Saraji coal mine by 30 years.

Saraji coal mine
September 7, 2026

South Korea, France to invest €1 billion in film industry

Under the initiative, each country will invest €500 million in the sector over five years.

Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung