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A sun goddess, hundreds of devotees – and polluted water: the Nigerian festival threatened by gold mining
Each year, people from across the world gather in a grove sacred to the Yoruba goddess Osun to be healed, conc…
Netherlands moves $11bn gold to London amid geopolitical tensions
The Netherlands has moved about $11 billion worth of gold from the United States and Canada to London as risin…
Parents may face citizenship checks under proposed US child passport rule
President Donald Trump-led United States (US) may introduce new child passport rules requiring parents to prov…
2026: Madagascar ex-senate president sentenced to 10 years for Gen Z protest crackdown
A court in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, sentenced former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana to 10 ye…
2026: US mint releases 250,000 Donald Trump $1 coins to mark America's 250th anniversary
The United States Mint has put 250,000 dollar coins bearing President Donald Trump's portrait into circulation…
2026: Trump proposes renaming Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran strikes intensify, mentions new name
Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait" as U.S. strikes on Iran escalated, disrupting …
Saudi Arabia condemns Iran over supertanker attack that killed 2 Filipino sailors
Saudi Arabia condemned Iran after its tanker Sidr was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino s…
FBI releases full names and photos of 10 most wanted fugitives in 2026
The FBI in US has released names and images of 10 fugitives on its Most Wanted list, drawing global attention …
What to know about driving in Saudi Arabia with a foreign licence emerge
Visitors to Saudi Arabia drove with valid foreign licences under strict conditions, rented cars easily, and fa…
Fraud by wire: US publishes names and photos of 30 Nigerians to be deported over fraud
The US government released names and photos of 30 Nigerians detained for deportation after arrests across stat…
Details of how to find out if the FBI has a file on you in 3 steps
Americans had a legal path to ask the FBI if records existed on them, submitting formal requests under the Pri…
Iran claims US bombed wedding party, killing at least four people
Iran's IRGC launched missile strikes at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain in response to American …
US may demand parents’ immigration status for children’s passports
Parents may now need to prove their own citizenship or immigration status before obtaining passports for their…
September 2026 public holidays: Full list including King’s Birthday
Several public holidays will be observed across different regions in September 2026. Find out the full list, i…
Bank of America VP stabbed to death in random Times Square attack, see details
Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti, 32, was fatally stabbed in a random, unprovoked attack in New Yo…
Abu Dhabi: Details of getting pocket-friendly accommodation in UAE city emerge
All that you need to know about getting a pocket-friendly accommodation in Abu Dhabi, the popular UAE capital,…
Requirement, other details needed to get UAE unemployment compensation
The requirements and other basic things you need to know to get UAE unemployment compensation. You should read…
WORLD IN BRIEF:Germany blames Russia for airport drone attack, US borrowing costs rise, Senegal secures $2.2bn IMF deal and other stories
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack Germany has accused Russia of being behind a failed dro…
Saudi Arabia 4 procedures for visa on arrival at airport for all eligible countries
Saudi Arabia outlined four steps for eligible travellers to secure a visa on arrival, requiring valid US, UK, …
2026: US warns Americans in Middle East of heightened security risks and flight disruptions
The US government warned citizens in the Middle East to stay alert, citing complex security risks, Iran-linked…
Nigerian military finally breaks silence after US announces withdrawal of troops in Nigeria, gives reason
The Nigerian military has clarified that the US troop withdrawal was a routine mission adjustment, not a colla…
Details of how deported people from West Africa can apply to return to the US through a form
The US government outlined a strict process requiring deported or removed immigrants to gain DHS approval befo…
France holds UN Security Council presidency in September 2026
France assumed UN Security Council presidency on Sept 1, 2026, and endorsed India and G4 nations for permanent…
Breaking: Former UK PM Keir Starmer resigns from parliament after 11 years
Keir Starmer resigned as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years, shifting focus to international issues …
Full list as Thailand cuts visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for 60 countries, announces date
Thailand has announced replacement of its 60-day visa-free scheme with a 30-day exemption after new rules were…
FBI releases names and photos of most wanted Nigerians in connection to fraud
The FBI named four Nigerian nationals wanted in a $6M BEC fraud that defrauded 70+ U.S. businesses; federal wa…
UN chief calls on nuclear states to halt tests on International Day Against Nuclear Tests
UN chief António Guterres urged nuclear states to uphold testing moratoria and ratify the CTBT as the world ma…
People killed in disturbing Times Square stabbing, see details and video
People have died following a stabbing incident in New York’s Times Square in the US. New York Police Commissio…
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
A Nevada jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, marking the first conviction i…
Breaking: Trouble for Donald Trump as army secretary resigns amid war
There is a major shake up in the cabinet of President Donald Trump as Army secretary suddenly tendered resigna…
Netanyahu’s son evacuated from US after Iran-linked threat to his life
Shin Bet confirmed Yair Netanyahu was urgently evacuated from the US to Israel after a credible threat, follow…
2026: Hardship allowance for Nigerian president emerges amid new salary review for top office holders
RMAFC disclosed that Nigeria’s president had received a hardship allowance of N1,757,350.50 as salary reviews …
2026: US embassy in Nigeria suspends most visa processing, lists exceptions
The US Embassy in Abuja announced suspension of most nonimmigrant visas in Nigeria, while confirming A, G, and…
2026: EU officially designates ChatGPT, two others, sets date and gives 9 conditions
The EU Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under the DSA, subjecting them to stricter oversi…
US embassy in Abuja to continue processing diplomatic, official visas only
The United States (US) embassy in Abuja has clarified that it will continue to process diplomatic and official…
2026: Nicolas Maduro posts first photos from US detention centre, sends message to grandchildren
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shared his first photos since US detention, appearing thinner in a …
Son of Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu changes his name
Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, had changed his legal name to Yonatan Hon, revealed thro…
US releases updated list of 427 people from West Africa to be deported, publishes names and photos
The United States government has published a list of 427 West Africans slated for deportation, revealing names…
WORLD IN BRIEF:Swiss rave shooting leaves one dead, Kenya traders protest import duty hike, South Africa secures $405m NDB loans and other stories
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island The United States has struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Islan…
Recent Nigerien coup attempt: Key things to know as soldiers attack presidential palace
Gunfire and explosions erupted in Niamey as soldiers struck key sites, seized the airport, and clashed with gu…