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October 7, 2026

Trump govt proposes $70,000 fees for Nigerians, other foreign students to work in U.S.

The DHS said it would welcome public comments and inputs on the proposed rule from October 8 through November 9.

U.S. visa (bromide) and Trump.
October 7, 2026

Slovakia opens new visa appointment portal for Nigerian students, others from November

Foreign students and researchers are not required to register themselves in RegVIS portal.

Slovakia flag
October 7, 2026

Trump says Islam driving protests in France to take over

“What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration,” Mr Trump said.

October 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia changes family visa rules for foreign skilled workers

The new visa application rules allow eligible family members to include spouses, sons below 25 years and unmarried daughters.

Saudi Arabia work visas
October 7, 2026

UK Royal Mail to cut 2,500 jobs in 2027

The UK Royal Mail said the job cuts would come largely from voluntary resignations and redundancies.

Royal Mail
October 7, 2026

AGESI commends ISO, UNDP, SVI for launch of ISO/UNDP 53001

AGESI described the launch as a defining moment for global sustainability practice and a breakthrough for institutions seeking credible pathways for SDG alignment.

AGESI, ISO, UNDP
October 7, 2026

Afro-Asian community congratulates PM Modi on 25 years of political power

Sanjay Srivastava, president of the Afro-Asian community, congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in power.

Narendra Modi
October 7, 2026

France witnessing most violent student demonstrations in decades: Prime Minister Lecornu

Mr Lecornu said, “Burning down a high school does not improve the state of high school buildings.”

Violent student protest in France
October 7, 2026

Christa Pike conscious, speaking after botched execution, says lawyer

Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who was unconscious after surviving two lethal injections, has regained consciousness and is now speaking.

Christa Pike
October 7, 2026

Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win Nobel chemistry prize

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai.

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai