Thursday, September 3, 2026

World

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
June 9, 2026

138 million children trapped in labour globally, ILO laments

“Together, let us act with urgency and determination to end child labour,” Mr Houngbo said.

Child Labour
June 9, 2026

Instagram influencer arrested for stealing $200 during armed robbery

American social media influencer Dejontay Wings has been arrested for allegedly breaking into Take 5 Oil Change, an automotive maintenance company, and stealing $200.

June 9, 2026

Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for work visa to U.S. corrupt, unconstitutional, court rules

A court invalidated President Donald Trump’s imposition of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications for foreign skilled workers, declaring it unconstitutional.

Trump in court
June 8, 2026

FULL LIST: Names, countries of individuals Trump admin wants to revoke their American citizenship

Andrea Marroquin, 44, became a naturalised citizen in 2009 by concealing her crimes.

U.S. Department of Justice
June 8, 2026

EU sanctions two Iranians, IRGC unit over restrictions on Strait of Hormuz

The EU alleged that Mr Akbarzadeh threatened drone and missile attacks against vessels passing through the strait.

European Union and Strait of Hormuz
June 8, 2026

Trump govt to revoke citizenship of 17 Americans accused of immigration fraud: Report

The 17 people targeted for the latest denaturalisation had been convicted of violent crimes, ranging from sex offences against children, wire and immigration fraud.

U.S. President Donald
June 8, 2026

German researchers warn of ‘disintegrating’ situation of world rules

“Democracies are under pressure worldwide. Both their number and their quality are declining globally, and at the same time, the rules-based order is disintegrating,” he said.

Germany
June 8, 2026

Iran blames U.S. for latest exchanges of fire with Israel

“The United States bears direct responsibility for any action the Zionist regime Israel takes in relation to violating regional peace and security against Iran,” he said.

June 8, 2026

AI helps detect smuggled seahorses, shark fins in airport scans

Researchers in Australia have developed an AI system to detect smuggled marine wildlife products, including shark fins, dried seahorses and sea cucumbers, in airport luggage scans.