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Norway Seizes Russian Ship in Arctic Over $4.2 Billion Crimea Compensation Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned vessel in the Arctic as Ukraine steps up efforts to recover billions of dollars awarded over assets taken during Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. The vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized in the Svalbard archipelago following a Norwegian court order requested by Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz. The company is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award against Russia, which has refused to […]

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News

El Niño Intensifies: Strongest Event in Decades Could Bring Extreme Heat, Drought and Floods

The world is entering a period of heightened weather risk as a rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens to disrupt rainfall, temperatures and weather patterns across several regions through 2027. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño is now firmly established and is expected to intensify into a very strong event later this year, with an almost 100% probability that it will persist through February 2027. Forecasts indicate the event […]

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Entertainment

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Reveals $1.2 Billion Debt, but Says His Wealth Strategy Is Not for Everyone

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has revealed that he is associated with about $1.2 billion in debt, while warning his followers not to simply copy the strategy that led to the huge borrowing. The figure has attracted attention because Kiyosaki has spent decades promoting the use of debt and leverage to acquire assets and build wealth. However, the $1.2 billion figure […]

today2 September 2026 21

Local

Passport Alert: NIS Announces UK Intervention Dates

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced provisional dates and locations for a special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, following the deployment of a Passport Intervention Team from its headquarters in Abuja. The exercise is being carried out on the directive of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and is aimed at assisting Nigerians in the UK who need to obtain new passports, renew existing passports or […]

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Football

Luxembourg Drops Approval for Israel Bonds, Raising Fresh Questions Over Israel’s Access to European Investor

Luxembourg has decided not to renew its approval for Israel’s government bonds, creating uncertainty over how Israel will continue issuing the debt across European Union markets. The decision took effect on the 1st of September 2026 after Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), allowed the existing prospectus for Israel Bonds to expire at the end of August. Israel Bonds are debt securities issued by the […]

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Foreign

Kyiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Strikes as At Least 12 People Are Killed and 20 Others Injured Overnight

At least 12 people have been killed and 20 others injured following overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks hit several locations, including a railway depot in the capital where six workers were among the casualties. Eight people were reported killed in Kyiv, with fires breaking out across three districts. Another four people died in the nearby town of […]

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Foreign

Nepal Flood Disaster Deepens as More Than 4,000 People Are Reported Missing and Death Toll Rises Above 900

Nepal is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis after massive flash floods swept through parts of the country, killing at least 903 people and leaving 4,247 others missing or unaccounted for. The number of missing people has risen sharply from the 2,502 previously reported, highlighting the growing scale of the disaster as rescue teams continue searching affected areas. Of those reported missing in Nepal, 3,655 are Nepali citizens while 592 are […]

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Foreign

Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves One Dead and 15 Missing as Rescue Teams Race to Find Those Still Unaccounted For

One person has died and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for after a sudden flash flood swept through parts of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, causing significant damage and triggering a major rescue operation. The flooding struck at around 14:30 local time on Saturday in the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas, according to the US National Park Service (NPS). A 46-year-old man's body was later discovered […]

today31 August 2026 17

Entertainment

Salif Keita Cancels South Africa Concerts Amid Growing Concerns Over Xenophobic Attacks Against African Migrants

Malian music legend Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa, citing reports of xenophobic violence and attacks against African migrants. The decision has sparked renewed discussion about the country’s treatment of foreign nationals and the wider impact of anti-migrant tensions across the continent. Keita announced the decision in an open statement, describing it as a painful choice. He said he could not ignore reports of African […]

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