Thursday, September 3, 2026

World

June 11, 2026

UK, Australia, Canada launch fund for peace in Israel, Palestine

Britain, Australia and Canada will launch a $4 million fund on Thursday to help support peace in Israel and Palestine.

Starmer, Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney
June 10, 2026

Anti-migrant riots rock Northern Ireland; cars, buildings razed after brutal knife attack

The supect, Mr Alodid, was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday and scheduled for court appearance on Wednesday.

June 10, 2026

ICC suspends top prosecutor Karim Khan, orders probe into alleged sexual misconduct 

The ICC said it would also “convene a special session of the Assembly of States Parties for it to consider the matter.”

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan
June 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home to hero’s welcome after U.S. entry denial for World Cup

Mr Artan’s case sparked condemnation from individuals within and outside the football community

Omar Artan
June 10, 2026

Iran decries U.S. military aggression after downing America’s Apache helicopter 

The ministry said it was in response to the blatant violation of Iran’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iranian forces
June 10, 2026

Air Canada pilot faces fraud charges for allegedly flying without licence for 17 years

Mr Wall completed over 900 domestic and international flights as a captain between 2009 and 2025 without obtaining the proper licence or completing mandatory testing.

Geoffrey Wall, Air Canada
June 9, 2026

Philippines’ earthquake death toll rises to 37, 32,000 displaced

About 2,500 houses, 6,000 schools, and 117 government buildings were damaged across provinces in the Philippines.

A scene from the Philippines earthquake
June 9, 2026

Iran shot down U.S. Apache helicopter; I’ll retaliate, Trump vows

The Pentagon said the helicopter was shut down near the coast of Oman.

President Donald Trump
June 9, 2026

Stop suppressing Chinese firms, China tells U.S.

Mr Lin stated, “We urge the U.S. to correct its wrongdoings and stop the unwarranted suppression of Chinese businesses.”

U.S. and China Flags
June 9, 2026

New studies link smartphones to low fertility rate

One of the studies suggests that fertility rate fell sharply around 2008 among teens aged between 15 and 19 in high-income countries. 

Person(s) using smartphones