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Trump Administration Investigates Ilhan Omar’s US Citizenship as Controversy Deepens Ahead of Midterm Elections

The administration of US President Donald Trump is investigating Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over allegations concerning her immigration history, raising questions about whether the government could seek to revoke her American citizenship. The reported investigation has intensified political tensions ahead of the November midterm elections, with Omar’s allies accusing the administration of targeting a prominent critic of the president. According to The Wall Street Journal, investigators are examining whether Omar […]

today15 October 2026 5

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China and North Korea Open Long-Delayed Bridge After 12 Years as Neighbours Move to Strengthen Trade Ties

China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a major border crossing completed in 2014 but left unused for more than a decade. The four-lane bridge connects Dandong in northeastern China with Sinuiju in North Korea and is expected to improve trade and transport links as the two neighbours work to strengthen their relationship. The bridge spans approximately three kilometres across the Yalu River. Its opening […]

today15 October 2026 6

Foreign

Zelensky Vows to Resume Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries as Tensions With Trump Over US Military Support Escalate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries, accusing the United States of pressuring Kyiv by threatening to restrict intelligence-sharing and alleging deliberate disruption of military satellite communications. The dispute has deepened tensions between Kyiv and Washington over an energy ceasefire, military support and efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelensky said Ukraine had paused strikes on […]

today15 October 2026 8

Foreign

Pakistan School Tragedy Leaves 28 Dead as Rescue Teams Search for Trapped Children

At least 27 students and a teacher have been killed after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, trapping children beneath the rubble and leaving dozens injured. Rescue teams are continuing to search for survivors as authorities investigate the building’s structural condition and examine whether safety regulations were ignored. The disaster occurred on Thursday, October 15, at the privately run Al-Khair Education Center in Peshawar’s Dir […]

today15 October 2026 8

Foreign

Costa Rica Builds $35 Million Mega-Prison as Authorities Battle Drug-Related Violence

Costa Rica has inaugurated a new maximum-security mega-prison modelled on El Salvador’s controversial approach to fighting organised crime, marking a major shift in the country’s response to rising drug-related violence. The facility, designed to hold 5,100 inmates, is intended to isolate dangerous criminals and disrupt criminal networks operating both inside and outside the prison system. President Laura Fernández officially opened the High-Containment Centre Against Organised Crime, known as CACCO, on […]

today15 October 2026 6

Foreign

Bank of America Faces US$1.2 Billion Penalty Over Money-Laundering and Sanctions Violations

Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the United States, has been hit with more than US$1.2 billion in penalties after US regulators found serious failures in its anti-money-laundering controls and reporting of suspicious financial transactions. The action, announced by the US Treasury Department on October 13, 2026, ranks among the largest financial enforcement penalties in the department’s history and raises fresh questions about how major banks monitor illicit money […]

today14 October 2026 9

Foreign

Cornell University Suspends Fraternity Parties After Alleged Gang Rape Sparks Outrage

Cornell University has suspended fraternity-house parties and social events for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year following mounting protests over allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted by several men at a fraternity house in 2024. The decision marks a significant response to growing concerns about campus safety, sexual violence and the university’s handling of the case. The allegations centre on an incident at the Chi Phi fraternity […]

today14 October 2026 6

News

Perseverance Overtakes Opportunity to Become the Farthest-Driving Vehicle on Another World

NASA’s Perseverance rover has made space exploration history by travelling farther across another world than any vehicle before it. On October 11, 2026, the six-wheeled robot reached 28.10 miles (45.22 kilometres) on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover, which covered 28.06 miles (45.16 kilometres) during its mission. Perseverance landed on Mars in February 2021 and has been exploring Jezero Crater, an area scientists believe once contained […]

today13 October 2026 8

Foreign

China Approves Visa’s Preparations for Domestic Payments, Opening Door to Major Market Expansion

China has approved Visa’s application to prepare for establishing a domestic bank-card clearing business, bringing the US payments giant closer to entering one of the world’s largest financial markets. Announced on October 13, 2026, the decision gives Visa one year to complete preparations before applying for final operational approval. The move could introduce greater competition into China’s tightly regulated payments industry. Visa has operated in China for decades, primarily handling […]

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