Thursday, September 3, 2026

World

June 12, 2026

Refugee numbers declined worldwide but 70% face years of displacement: UN

The UN Refugee Agency said on Thursday that global refugee numbers fell by three per cent to 41.6 million in 2025.

African refugees
June 12, 2026

Global growth to decline to 2.5% in 2026 over Middle East crisis: World Bank

The World Bank’s latest report says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ajay Banga
June 12, 2026

U.S. DEA intensifies operations to combat substance abuse at 2026 World Cup

“The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains committed to helping keep host cities safe and preventing accidental drug poisoning,” said the anti-narcotics agency.

DEA AGENTS (AP Photo/Mike Balsamo)
June 11, 2026

L’Oreal-owned CeraVe skincare product faces multiple lawsuits over cancer-causing chemical claims 

The lawsuits followed findings from Valisure, which identified high concentrations of benzene in some of the company’s cosmetic products.

CeraVe
June 11, 2026

Trump vows U.S. will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’

Mr Trump also threatened that the U.S. would soon seize control of Kharg Island and Iran’s oil infrastructure.

President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz
June 11, 2026

FBI offers $1 million reward for information on fugitive murderer, drug trafficker

According to the FBI, the fugitive is wanted for alleged murder, kidnapping, drug distribution and fraud related crimes amongst others crimes.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
June 11, 2026

Mental health patient crushes Canadian police officer Tarun Bali to death during routine traffic stop

The accident reportedly left Mr Bali, who was originally from India, in critical condition from severe injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Tarun Bali
June 11, 2026

China hosts Belt, Road ethnic policy seminar

Wu Wei, the director of Executive Department III at AIBO, described the seminar as a platform for mutual learning and international cooperation.

Academy for International Business Officials
June 11, 2026

Trump accuses Iran of violating truce, warns of heavier bombing

Mr Trump, following a fresh escalation in the Iran conflict, said the country was guilty of “the most violated ceasefire in the history of the world”.

U.S. President Donald Trump