Security alarms sound in Nigeria after mass kidnapping of over 300 at Catholic school
In a shocking escalation of violence, more than 300 students and teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, Nigeria, triggering...
Dubai International Airport registers 70.1 million passengers in 2025
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport for international travel, has welcomed about 70.1 million passengers between January and September this year, according...
US economy adds 119k jobs in September in unexpected uptick
In a delayed but noteworthy report, U.S. employers added 119,000 net jobs in September, a figure more than double the consensus forecast of 50,000....
US set to hike travel and immigration fees from January
The United States has announced a series of incremental fee increases for travel and immigration services, effective from January 1, 2026. The adjustments, mandated...
Nepal: Ancient Himalayan village faces exodus after devastating climate-driven floods
In the remote Limi Valley of Nepal, the 1,000-year-old village of Til is on the brink of being abandoned. On the night of May...
US to update social security rules in 2026 that may reshape retirement income
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced several major changes set to take effect in 2026, affecting millions of Americans reliant on retirement and...
Death sentence for Sheikh Hasina: What happened and what comes next?
A special tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, finding her guilty of crimes against humanity in connection with...
US launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track visas for 2026 World Cup fans
The United States government has launched a special visa fast-track system to streamline entry for international supporters traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Rainforest Loss: Can It Really Be Compensated?
At COP30 in the Amazon, the world is grappling with a stark question: can the destruction of vital rainforest ecosystems ever truly be offset?...