Tuesday, October 6, 2026

World

October 1, 2026

AMR killing one million people yearly, says WHO

Experts warned that without a coordinated global response, annual direct AMR deaths could reach nearly 10 million by 2050.

October 1, 2026

UN chief advocates commitment to intergenerational solidarity as aging population rises 

Mr Guterres said elders played a vital role in families, communities and economies.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly
October 1, 2026

Drunk Irishman sentenced for disrupting Dublin-to-Seattle flight

The department noted that Mr Noble pleaded guilty to interference with flight crew members and attendants on August 19.

Ireland court
October 1, 2026

Canada‘s NBA star Dillon Brooks charged with driving under marijuana influence 

It was gathered that the player passed a breathalyser test after he was initially pulled over for alleged traffic violations.

Dillon Brooks
October 1, 2026

Japan jacks up permanent residency fee by 2,000%

“There are citizens who feel anxiety and a sense of unfairness,” Ms Takaichi wrote on social media days before the hike.

Japanese flag
October 1, 2026

Bangladesh felicitates Nigeria on 66th independence anniversary

Bangladesh felicitated Nigeria on the country’s 66th independence anniversary. The high commission of Bangladesh in Nigeria conveyed the message in a statement on Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu
October 1, 2026

Jealous killer Christa Pike survives two lethal injections, hospitalised

Ms Pike remained conscious and was snoring loudly despite receiving two doses of lethal injections in a botched attempt by prison officials to carry out her death sentence.

Christa Pike
October 1, 2026

Guterres condemns Flydubai mid-air attack, says tragedy averted

The UN chief condemned actions that could endanger passengers and compromise the safety of international civil aviation.

Flydubai emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
September 30, 2026

Trump administration revokes over 250,000 visas of foreigners over crimes, immigration violations

The State Department spokesperson said the U.S. was carrying out rigorous visa vetting on a scale never seen before.

Donald Trump
September 30, 2026

Three Liberians, one Ghanaian indicted for voting illegally in U.S. election

The defendants were accused of voter fraud, including making false claims of citizenship to vote and voting illegally as aliens.

U.S. polling unit