Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

September 5, 2026
Fenerbahçe midfielder Matteo Guendouzi
September 4, 2026

FAO: World food prices rise to highest since 2022 amid adverse weather, war

Prices rose by 2.5 per cent indicating an increase compared to last year’s figure in the same month.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
September 4, 2026
Map of Africa
September 4, 2026

WHO validates Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted rabies

WHO said Bhutan has maintained zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies since June 2023.

Bhutan
September 4, 2026

Death toll in Northern Cyprus boat accident rises to 12

“With the recovery of these two remains, the number of our citizens who lost their lives in the accident has risen to 12,” Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel said.

Rescue team searching the waters off Northern Cyprus
September 4, 2026

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030

The company also said it will cut its car models, including Bentley and Audi, by half, “to systematically align workforce levels with economic realities.”

Volkswagen
September 4, 2026

U.S. govt turns migrant deportations into video game

U.S. President Donald Trump launched five arcade-style video games promoting his immigration and deportation policies, among his other second-term political agendas.

Flappy Bill, Build the Wall, Rio Run, Supply Line, and Trump Savings Tycoon
September 4, 2026

U.S. veteran journalist, activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a U.S. journalist who championed women’s rights and advocacy, died on Wednesday at 92.

Gloria Steinem
September 4, 2026

Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to halt U.S. birthright citizenship

Maryland federal judge Deborah Boardman on Wednesday blocked Mr Trump’s latest effort to halt birthright citizenship, citing an earlier judgement from the Supreme Court in June.

Donald Trump
September 4, 2026

ICC dismisses crimes against humanity case against Nigeria

The International Criminal Court has dismissed an anonymous case against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity, attorney general Lateef Fagbemi says.

ICC judge in chamber