A Somali football referee says he endured an 11-hour immigration interrogation before being turned away from the United States. Omar Artan insists he had all the correct paperwork for his World Cup assignment.
The UN Security Council convened today to confront one of Africa’s most enduring security nightmares. The Lord’s Resistance Army continues to terrorize civilians across Central Africa despite decades of international efforts.
Afghanistan risks losing an entire generation to poverty and isolation as Taliban restrictions on women combine with economic collapse. UN officials delivered the warning as humanitarian needs surge past 23 million people.
More than 70 of the 136 UN personnel who died in service during 2025 were working in Gaza, the Secretary-General revealed at Monday’s memorial ceremony. The figure represents the highest concentration of UN casualties in a single location in recent memory.
The US launched strikes on Iranian targets after blaming Tehran for a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies responsibility and vows retaliation as regional tensions escalate.
A Somali referee’s 11-hour ordeal at US immigration has raised questions about visa protocols for international sporting events. Omar Artan insists he had all the correct documentation before being turned away.
Nine EU member states are demanding tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, intensifying pressure on Brussels to limit holiday travel while war continues in Ukraine. But major players like Germany remain skeptical of blanket bans.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, rejecting what would have been a nearly 200-fold cost increase. The ruling preserves current visa fees and deals a major setback to proposed immigration restrictions.
The European Parliament has launched a fierce challenge against the EU Commission’s decision to grant Tanzania €150 million in development aid. Lawmakers cite deteriorating human rights conditions and democratic backsliding as reasons to halt the funds.
The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year sent shockwaves across the archipelago early Thursday morning. One-metre tsunami waves crashed into nearby coasts as officials scrambled to assess the damage.
