Chinese authorities have concluded that the pilot who flew a small aircraft into the Beijing CITIC Tower last week intentionally caused the crash due to personal reasons. Officials identified the pilot only by his surname, Liu, a 66-year-old Beijing resident. According to investigators, he suffered from chronic insomnia and anxiety, and his personal diary contained…
At least 13 people have been killed after Russia carried out a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier warned that Russia was preparing a “massive” strike. Hours later, explosions rocked several parts of Kyiv as missiles and drones hit residential areas, hotels, civilian…
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026. The country outperformed South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana in the report’s economic performance category. Nigeria scored 45.2 points and ranked 55th globally in that pillar. South Africa followed with 36.27 points, while the other…
Ukraine says it struck a major Russian oil refinery in Ufa and a military aerospace facility in the Penza region during overnight attacks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes were a response to Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine. “This is an entirely just response to everything Russia is doing against us,” Zelenskyy said. “Peace is…
Canadians are marking National Day 2026, but celebrations come as Prime Minister Mark Carney faces growing pressure to preserve the country’s unity. Two separatist movements are gaining momentum. In Alberta, voters will hold a referendum on provincial sovereignty in October. In Quebec, the separatist Parti Québécois is leading opinion polls ahead of provincial elections and…
The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that children born in the United States are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts said children born in the US to parents who are “unlawfully or temporarily present” are entitled to citizenship. The ruling…
The US Supreme Court has upheld laws allowing states to ban transgender women from participating in female school and college sports, marking a major decision in the country’s ongoing debate over transgender rights and athletics. The ruling came after the court reviewed legal challenges to laws in Idaho and West Virginia, which require athletes to…
Residents in Venezuela have accused the government of failing to respond quickly after twin earthquakes devastated parts of the country’s northern coast, leaving at least 1,700 people dead. In La Guaira, one of the worst-hit areas, desperate families say rescue operations started too late and have not reached many collapsed buildings. Survivors claim volunteers and…
Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in a United States prison for running a fraud worth over $1 billion. The former billionaire property developer was found guilty of racketeering, fraud and money laundering. Once seen as one of China’s richest men, Guo fled to the US in 2017. There, he became…
A parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in Monaco, seriously injuring Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. The blast happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. local time on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla, close to Monaco’s border with France. Authorities said the explosion was caused by a parcel bomb containing bolts…
