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January 28, 2026

Ugandan group rejects Trump’s expansion of Global Gag Rule

The group urged African governments and communities to deepen investment in domestic health systems.

U.S. President Donald
January 28, 2026

Nigeria, Turkiye to strengthen family cohesion, social welfare

Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim described the MoU as a sacred pact to prioritise the family as the engine of national prosperity.

President Bola Tinubu and President Tayyip Erdogan
January 28, 2026

U.S. dollar doing great, says Trump 

Mr Trump has previously spoken openly in favour of a weaker dollar.

Dollars
January 28, 2026

Trump warns Iraq not to reinstate al-Maliki as prime minister

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw U.S. support from Iraq if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reinstated to the post.

President Donald Trump
January 28, 2026

Court sentences South Korea’s former first lady to prison for corruption

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, on Wednesday, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery.

Kim Keon Hee
January 27, 2026

Presidency plays down Tinubu’s fall during walk with Turkish president

Mr Tinubu, 73, flanked on his left side by Mr Erdogan, missed his steps, staggered and fell down.

President Bola Tinubu
January 27, 2026

Hundreds of pigs die in Germany barn fire

The reason why the fire broke out on Monday was initially unclear.

Germany
January 27, 2026

EU, India make history with free trade agreement

Under the deal, India is to gradually reduce tariffs on imported cars from 110 per cent to as low as 10 per cent, at least for 250,000 vehicles per year.

Narendra Modi
January 27, 2026

North Korea fired missile towards Sea of Japan: Report

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile towards the East Sea, according to a report.

Kim standing before missiles
January 26, 2026

Israel says no more hostages in Gaza after recovery of police officer’s body

The IDF statement brings closure to issues bordering on both living and dead held hostage in Gaza by Hamas after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

SFC Ran Gvili