Karachi airport firing left one Shaheen Force official martyred and another injured after unidentified suspects opened fire near the Airport Colony gate, according to police. The officials were patrolling within the jurisdiction of Airport Police Station when they noticed suspicious people travelling on a rickshaw and a motorcycle. Police said the officers tried to stop… Continue reading Karachi Airport Firing: Shaheen Force Official Martyred
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,000 recorded cases, making it the largest Ebola epidemic ever reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congolese authorities reported 7,022 cases, including 3,398 deaths and 1,671 recoveries. The outbreak has also spread to a seventh province, adding to concerns about continued transmission. However, there are some signs… Continue reading DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 7,000 Cases
Thailand has introduced new visa-free entry rules that reduce the maximum stay for many foreign visitors from 60 days to 30 days. The new rules took effect on Tuesday, September 15. Travelers from many countries can still enter Thailand without a visa for tourism, including citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and… Continue reading Thailand Visa-Free Entry Rules Cut Stay to 30 Days
Allianz festival sponsorship has ended at Madrid’s Festival of Ideas after more than 20 cultural figures threatened to boycott the event over the insurer’s financial ties to Israel. The German insurance company agreed with festival organisers to suspend its sponsorship before the event begins on Thursday. The Festival of Ideas is scheduled to run from… Continue reading Allianz Festival Sponsorship Ends After Israel Row
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, marking the loss of one of Nollywood’s most respected figures. His family confirmed his death on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, shared the announcement on Instagram and described the actor as the “Lion of Lufodo.” The family said Jacobs was a beloved husband, father,… Continue reading Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 as Nollywood Mourns
Japan is preparing for an unusual sporting moment as some of cricket’s biggest teams arrive for a busy fortnight of international competition. Baseball remains the country’s dominant sport, while cricket has a much smaller following. However, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will soon bring top-level cricket to Japanese venues. The Japan Cricket Association… Continue reading Japan Cricket Gets Boost From India Match and Asian Games
iOS 27 is now available, bringing a redesigned Siri AI, new Visual Intelligence features, smarter photo tools and a range of improvements to the iPhone experience. Apple released the software update on September 14. The company says the update makes its devices more responsive while adding new Apple Intelligence features across everyday apps. The update… Continue reading iOS 27: Apple Launches New Siri and AI Features
At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, according to a new Global Witness report. Latin America accounted for 85% of the documented deaths, highlighting the risks faced by people protecting land, forests and natural resources. The report recorded 105 killings across Latin America. Colombia remained the country with the highest… Continue reading Environmental Defender Killings Hit Latin America Hard
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has removed the head of the country’s electoral commission, just three months before the nation is scheduled to hold its first election. Kiir announced the decision on Tuesday night. He did not give a public reason for removing Abednego Akok Kacuol as chairperson of the National Elections Commission. Gabriel Bol… Continue reading South Sudan President Removes Electoral Chief
Burnham budget comments come as the prime minister pushes back against claims that investors see his government as a traditional tax-and-spend administration. Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane made the criticism during an interview with LBC. Haldane, who has previously advised Burnham on economic policy, said financial markets had become more doubtful about… Continue reading Burnham Budget Comments: PM Rejects Tax-and-Spend Label
