The United Nations General Assembly on Friday voted in favour of a resolution led by several African countries to promote the adoption of a world map that more accurately reflects Africa’s size, while reducing the relative scale of North America and Europe. Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was … Read more
At least 987 people have died in devastating floods along the China-Nepal border, Nepal’s disaster authority said on Tuesday, pushing the overall death toll from the disaster beyond 1,000. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 people were killed in Tibet, bringing the total toll from Wednesday’s disaster to 1,003. The number of missing in … Read more
A jury heard closing arguments on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of playing a role in the high-profile killing of renowned rapper Tupac Shakur nearly three decades ago. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, is accused of ordering the … Read more
Céline Dion has made a rare public appearance in Paris as she prepares for her highly anticipated return to the stage. The “My Heart Will Go On” singer was seen outside her hotel in the French capital on Friday, August 28, dressed in a beige trench coat and sunglasses as she greeted fans and … Read more
Canada is set to raise the minimum amount of funds international students must demonstrate for living expenses when applying for a study permit, with the new requirement taking effect from September 1, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in a post on X on Friday said a single student applying from outside Quebec will … Read more
A rare near-total lunar eclipse has transformed the Moon into a striking deep-red spectacle across parts of the world, as Earth’s shadow covered about 96 per cent of its surface at the height of the celestial event. The eclipse occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, coinciding with the August Sturgeon Moon, giving skywatchers across the … Read more
The US government is planning to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who entered the country for tourism or business but later sought to extend their stay by applying for asylum, the State Department said on Tuesday. The crackdown marks another step in the Trump administration’s signature drive to reduce immigration into the United … Read more
A Nigerian citizen has died following his detention and questioning by officials of the Railway Protection Force at Surat Railway Station in India, prompting the Government Railway Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express when … Read more
Francis Clifford Smith, a US inmate who spent more than seven decades in prison and survived eight scheduled execution dates, has died at the age of 101, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Smith was convicted of first-degree murder in Connecticut in 1950, when he was 25, but maintained his innocence throughout his imprisonment. He … Read more
The United States will implement stricter public charge assessments for certain green card applicants starting September 18, 2026, under new guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The updated guidance published on USCIS’ website and sighted by PUNCH Online on Wednesday explains how USCIS officers will determine whether an immigrant applying to adjust … Read more