The Federal Government of Nigeria is in discussions with the World Bank over three proposed financing facilities worth a combined $1.5 billion, even as the country’s total public debt climbed to ₦166.79 trillion by the end of June 2026. The proposed financing consists of three separate $500 million facilities aimed at supporting climate resilience, social…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada, calling it “one of the worst countries in the entire world” as trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, September 28, Trump said Canada had treated the United States “very unfairly” and accused Ottawa of imposing…
The Maldives’ 1,000 rufiyaa banknote has gained international attention for its striking design, with the note frequently described as one of the world’s most beautiful banknotes. Introduced as part of the Maldives’ redesigned banknote series, the 1,000 rufiyaa note celebrates the country’s marine environment. Its design features underwater imagery including a whale shark, manta rays,…
California has officially added two of Islam’s major religious holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, to the state’s list of recognized holidays. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017, also known as the California Eid State Holiday Act, on September 27, 2026, formally establishing the two observances in state law. The governor’s legislative update specifically…
Aliko Dangote’s planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya has faced a legal challenge from more than 100 residents of Lamu County who are disputing the ownership and acquisition of land earmarked for the project. The Malindi Environment and Land Court has ordered parties to maintain the existing status quo on the disputed parcel, LR…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that developing nuclear weapons is forbidden under Islam, while reiterating that Tehran does not seek to build a nuclear bomb. Pezeshkian made the comments during an interview with CBS News’ Face the Nation recorded on September 25 and broadcast on September 27, 2026, amid ongoing tensions between Iran and…
