Sunday, August 30, 2026

World

July 28, 2026

Colombia’s president-elect De La Espriella helped Alex Saab, others secure reduced sentences in U.S.: Report

The 47-year-old president-elect assisted several accused Latin American drug traffickers to avoid significant prison sentences in the U.S.

Abelardo De La Espriella
July 28, 2026

U.S. govt warns non-citizens against voting in upcoming elections

“If you are not a U.S. citizen and you vote or attempt to vote, we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law!” U.S. Attorney Darin Smith said.

Darin Smith
July 28, 2026

WHO urges Bangladesh to expand hepatitis services

WHO made the call in a statement on Tuesday to mark this year’s World Hepatitis Day.

WHO logo and Bangladesh flag
July 28, 2026

Iran in new video threatens to kill Melania, Baron Trump

The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of an Iran-linked video targeting First Lady Melania Trump.

American First lady Melania Trump and her son, Baron Trump.
July 28, 2026

UAE, Indonesia strengthen systems integration to ease cross-border payments

The meeting took place at the Central Bank’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

July 28, 2026

International students on hunger strike after Canada rejected their post-graduation work permit applications 

Portage College said in a statement that it has no influence over the IRCC review process.

July 28, 2026

Many injured, buildings damaged as earthquake sweeps Japan

Ms Takaichi urged caution in strongly shaken areas that could be at risk of possible aftershocks for the next two to three days.

July 28, 2026

I will challenge Trump to defend UK interests, Andy Burnham declares

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will call out President Donald Trump if defending the United Kingdom’s national interests requires it.

Trump with Burnham
July 27, 2026

Nigeria calls for restraint amid Houthi-Saudi Arabian tensions

Mr Ebienfa said Nigeria sympathised with Saudi Arabia over attacks on its oil facilities.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
July 27, 2026

Paramount agrees to freeze Warner Bros merger amid lawsuit by 12 U.S. states

Paramount Skydance agreed to pause the proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery while the case proceeds.

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery