ABUJA, August 6, 2025 — A Nigerian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges in connection with a sophisticated cybercrime ring that defrauded individuals and businesses of millions of dollars through hacking, identity theft, and wire fraud. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Chinedu Obiora, was handed over to U.S. authorities in
BALI, INDONESIA — In a display of daring that has left many admirers both inspired and astonished, respected Islamic preacher and scholar, Dr. Zakir Naik, stunned the public on Thursday by leaping from a 430-foot-high coastal bungee platform in Bali, Indonesia. The 59-year-old Indian-born televangelist, widely recognised for his deep Quranic knowledge and engaging interfaith
August 5, 2025 | London, UK — The name Mohammed has officially topped the list of the most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2025, cementing its place as a cultural mainstay and reflecting the country’s growing demographic diversity. According to newly released data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Mohammed —
In a significant shift aimed at making the country more accessible to foreign professionals and visitors, the Government of Kuwait has announced sweeping changes to its visa regulations, including the removal of the graduate degree requirement and the extension of permitted stay durations. The latest policy adjustment, which was confirmed by the Kuwaiti Ministry of
In yet another record-breaking feat that places Saudi Arabia firmly on the global tourism and agricultural map, the historic Al-Ahsa Oasis has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest palm oasis on the planet. Located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom, this natural wonder boasts an astonishing 2.5 million palm trees
In a remarkable shift from seasonal norms, the city of Riyadh witnessed an unprecedented calm throughout the month of July 2025, recording no single dust storm event, according to verified data from the Dust Storm Center. This development marks a significant deviation from the city’s historical weather pattern, where dust-laden winds are typically a recurrent
In a grim escalation of capital punishment, Saudi Arabia executed 17 individuals over the space of just three days, according to official state media. The Ministry of Interior, via the Saudi Press Agency, disclosed that 15 of those executed during the weekend were foreign nationals convicted largely of drug offences, including hashish and cocaine smuggling,
MONROVIA, August 4, 2025 — The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken its sensitisation campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking to Liberia, as part of its regional strategy to curb the rising menace of substance abuse among youth across West Africa. The initiative, flagged off during a special
GENEVA, August 4, 2025 — The Swiss government has announced a new policy tightening the requirements for obtaining Schengen visas, mandating stricter documentation standards for applicants seeking entry into the country and other Schengen Area states. According to a statement released by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), the new rules aim to enhance
LONDON, August 4, 2025 — The United Kingdom has rolled out a stringent revision to its immigration policy concerning dependent visa holders, with a key provision mandating the return of individuals to their home countries upon divorce from their principal sponsor. Under the new policy framework announced by the UK Home Office, dependents—spouses or partners
