Tuesday, September 1, 2026

World

July 12, 2026

Ukrainian drone attacks kill one, set Russian refinery ablaze

Residential buildings and an industrial facility were damaged in the attacks, Mr Fedorishchev said on Telegram, without providing further details.

Russian refinery
July 12, 2026

Iran, Oman end Hormuz talks without breakthrough

The strategic waterway lies between Iran to the north and Oman to the south, giving both countries a direct role in ensuring maritime security.

Strait of Hormuz
July 12, 2026

At least two killed, five injured in Toronto street festival shooting

The police said investigations are ongoing to fish out the shooter, warning the public to stay away from the area.

Toronto street festival
July 12, 2026

Floods kill 44 people, leave more than one million stranded in Bangladesh

Many households remain trapped in their communities, stranded without food, clean water, and electricity.

Flood in Bangladesh
July 11, 2026

Iran’s new supreme leader vows revenge over father’s assassination by U.S.-Israeli forces

“We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,” he said.

Mojtaba Khamenei
July 11, 2026

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story

The subpoenas seek to compel the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.

July 11, 2026

Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor resigns after police found gold, $20 million cash in his home

Mr Adriansyah, 58, who was appointed special crimes prosecutor four years ago, has denied any wrongdoing.

Febrie Adriansyah
July 11, 2026

South Africa’s Jayden Adams dies shortly after returning from World Cup

Adams played three matches at the World Cup in North America as South Africa reached the knockout round.

Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams
July 11, 2026

Top Afghan retired general extradited to U.S. over drug, firearm trafficking 

The U.S. noted, “The Drug Enforcement Administration led an investigation that ended Qadeer’s audacious criminal activity.”

U.S. flag
July 11, 2026

IG assures international community Nigeria safe for investment, tourism

The IG said negative global perceptions of Nigeria often differed from realities experienced by visitors to the country.

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu