Global News Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/global-news/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:48:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://thecitizenng.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-TheCitizen-330x50-1-32x32.png Global News Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/global-news/ 32 32 Trump signs security deal with Greenland, Denmark at UN https://thecitizenng.com/trump-signs-security-deal-with-greenland-denmark-at-un/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-signs-security-deal-with-greenland-denmark-at-un/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:48:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287231 President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, cooling temperatures after his calls for control over the autonomous Danish territory. “It’s going to be a long-term, fantastic relationship,” Trump said at the event in New York. “This is tremendous […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-signs-security-deal-with-greenland-denmark-at-un/feed/ 0 Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House https://thecitizenng.com/trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:44:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287193 US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is banning major US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from accessing the White House. In a post on Truth Social, he accused them of spreading fake news: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW… and Politico… from the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house/feed/ 0 2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for additional slots https://thecitizenng.com/2027-hajj-saudi-arabia-rejects-nigerias-request-for-additional-slots/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-hajj-saudi-arabia-rejects-nigerias-request-for-additional-slots/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:46:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287179 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has declined Nigeria’s request for an upward review of its 2027 Hajj allocation, leaving the country’s quota unchanged despite growing demand from intending pilgrims nationwide. The Commission disclosed that it had formally engaged the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-hajj-saudi-arabia-rejects-nigerias-request-for-additional-slots/feed/ 0 Canada raises study permit, visitor visa processing times for Nigerians https://thecitizenng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/ https://thecitizenng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:20:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287154 Nigerians applying to study or visit Canada are facing longer estimated processing times, following the latest update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The processing time for study permits submitted from Nigeria increased from nine weeks to 10 weeks as of September 16, according to the latest figures released by IRCC. The estimated processing time […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/feed/ 0 Trump races to confirm judges before midterm elections https://thecitizenng.com/trump-races-to-confirm-judges-before-midterm-elections/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-races-to-confirm-judges-before-midterm-elections/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:19:23 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287096 President Donald Trump’s administration is stepping up efforts to secure confirmation of federal judges before the end of the year, as uncertainty grows over whether Republicans will retain control of the US Senate after the November 3 midterm elections. Trump announced 13 judicial nominees over nine days in August while the Senate was on recess. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-races-to-confirm-judges-before-midterm-elections/feed/ 0 US Appeal Court affirms block on Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots https://thecitizenng.com/us-appeal-court-affirms-block-on-trump-bid-to-curb-mail-in-ballots/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-appeal-court-affirms-block-on-trump-bid-to-curb-mail-in-ballots/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:14:04 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287022 A US appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s block on President Donald Trump’s executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots in November’s midterm elections. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction last week barring the US Postal Service (USPS) from carrying out a plan that critics say would restrict distribution of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-appeal-court-affirms-block-on-trump-bid-to-curb-mail-in-ballots/feed/ 0 Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress https://thecitizenng.com/trump-promises-americans-5000-if-republicans-win-congress/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-promises-americans-5000-if-republicans-win-congress/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:25:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287069 President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to “pretend” he was on the ballot. “If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the Trump dividend,” […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-promises-americans-5000-if-republicans-win-congress/feed/ 0 UK bans trade in goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank https://thecitizenng.com/uk-bans-trade-in-goods-from-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/ https://thecitizenng.com/uk-bans-trade-in-goods-from-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:14:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286999 The UK government is set to announce a ban on trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as concerns grow over continued settlement expansion and its impact on efforts to achieve a two-state solution. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to outline the proposed restrictions in Parliament on Tuesday, following […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/uk-bans-trade-in-goods-from-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/feed/ 0 Iran President thanks Putin for Russia’s stance in war with US https://thecitizenng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/ https://thecitizenng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:58:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286849 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for Moscow’s stance during the Middle East war, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out. Moscow has massively deepened military and economic ties with Iran since launching its own full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “We appreciate and thank you for your positions at […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/feed/ 0 US outlines two family visa options for permanent residence https://thecitizenng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:37:46 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286838 The United States government has outlined two main family-based immigrant visa categories for foreign nationals seeking to live permanently in the country through qualifying family relationships. The two types are Immediate Relative visas and Family Preference visas. To qualify, the US Department of State said foreign citizens must obtain an immigrant visa and meet the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/feed/ 0 US Army Secretary submits resignation https://thecitizenng.com/us-army-secretary-submits-resignation/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-army-secretary-submits-resignation/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:40:15 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286826 United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports. Asked about a Wall Street Journal report on Driscoll’s resignation on Monday, the White House did not deny it. “Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-army-secretary-submits-resignation/feed/ 0 Russia helps Niger Republic junta to retake military base https://thecitizenng.com/russia-helps-niger-republic-junta-to-retake-military-base/ https://thecitizenng.com/russia-helps-niger-republic-junta-to-retake-military-base/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:47:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286742 Members of Niger Republic presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers. Diplomatic and security sources revealed this to AFP. “The presidential guard has retaken control of the air base with the help of the Russians,” said a diplomatic source. The source added […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/russia-helps-niger-republic-junta-to-retake-military-base/feed/ 0 WHO confirms Uganda Ebola-free, as virus continues spread in DRC https://thecitizenng.com/who-confirms-uganda-ebola-free-as-virus-continues-spread-in-drc/ https://thecitizenng.com/who-confirms-uganda-ebola-free-as-virus-continues-spread-in-drc/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:18:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286655 The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak. Uganda declared it was officially free of the virus last month, 42 days after the last confirmed patient was discharged. But the WHO continued monitoring the situation to ensure there were no remaining chains of transmission. The country had confirmed a total […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/who-confirms-uganda-ebola-free-as-virus-continues-spread-in-drc/feed/ 0 Nepal flash floods claim160 lives, hundreds still missing after deadly surge https://thecitizenng.com/nepal-flash-floods-claim160-lives-hundreds-still-missing-after-deadly-surge/ https://thecitizenng.com/nepal-flash-floods-claim160-lives-hundreds-still-missing-after-deadly-surge/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:14:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286610 At least 160 people have been killed and hundreds of foreign tourists remain missing after flash floods tore through villages on the border between Nepal and the Tibet region. Thirty-three British tourists are believed to be among those missing, including a 13-year-old girl. In an update on Wednesday evening, Nepal police said 157 bodies had been recovered and more than 40 people were […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nepal-flash-floods-claim160-lives-hundreds-still-missing-after-deadly-surge/feed/ 0 US pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide https://thecitizenng.com/us-pauses-immigrant-visa-applications-worldwide/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-pauses-immigrant-visa-applications-worldwide/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:13:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286635 The United States has paused all immigrant visa applications worldwide as the Donald Trump administration moves to tighten restrictions on applicants it considers likely to rely on US public assistance. A State Department official confirmed the pause on Tuesday, saying the agency launched the initiative at all US embassies and consulates in early August. Guardian […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-pauses-immigrant-visa-applications-worldwide/feed/ 0 Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor https://thecitizenng.com/iran-oman-agree-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-corridor/ https://thecitizenng.com/iran-oman-agree-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-corridor/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:05:42 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286607 Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/iran-oman-agree-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-corridor/feed/ 0 Uganda President’s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid https://thecitizenng.com/uganda-presidents-son-muhoozi-announces-2031-presidential-bid/ https://thecitizenng.com/uganda-presidents-son-muhoozi-announces-2031-presidential-bid/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:16 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286602 Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni. Kainerugaba, 52, said in a series of posts on X on Tuesday that he would seek Uganda’s highest political office in the next presidential election. “I will stand for the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/uganda-presidents-son-muhoozi-announces-2031-presidential-bid/feed/ 0 Canada announces retaliatory tariffs as trade war with US heats up https://thecitizenng.com/canada-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-with-us-heats-up/ https://thecitizenng.com/canada-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-with-us-heats-up/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:51:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286594 Canada has said it will impose new tariffs on US imports as a trade war between the neighbours heats up. The Canadian government said the counter-tariffs take effect from 8 September on what it said was $20bn (£17.1bn) worth of US goods. It will impose duties of 15%, 25% and 50% across 700 products, including […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/canada-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-with-us-heats-up/feed/ 0 US plans mass visa revocation for asylum seeker https://thecitizenng.com/us-plans-mass-visa-revocation-for-asylum-seeker/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-plans-mass-visa-revocation-for-asylum-seeker/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:36:25 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286530 The United States government is planning to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have sought or are seeking asylum in the country, in what could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history. The planned action targets holders of B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-plans-mass-visa-revocation-for-asylum-seeker/feed/ 0 US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list https://thecitizenng.com/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:28 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286487 The United States on Monday delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that had severely impeded investment. The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front — also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) — as a global terrorist organization. The Treasury Department followed through with sanctions […]

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