Africa
Former Nigeria president passes
Former Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari passed away at age 82 in London over the weekend. His body is scheduled to be flown home where he will be buried in his hometown in the Katsina state. Several leaders paid their respects to Buhari including former President Goodluck Jonathan who described him as someone who served the country with character and patriotism.
Cameroon president seeks eighth term
Cameroon President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader, is seeking an eighth term in office. He is 92 years old and has been in power for 43 years. His government has faced criticism over corruption, embezzlement, and issues with security challenges. If he wins, Biya would be president until he is nearly 100.
Asia
Dozens arrested in scam call raid
Officials in Pakistan arrested 149 people when raiding a scam call center. The center was allegedly involved in Ponzi schemes and tricked people into handing over money for fake investments. The raid occurred at the residence of Malik Tehseen Awan, who served as the former head of Faisalabad’s power grid.
K-pop singer jailed
South Korean K-pop singer Taeil will serve three years and six months in prison for rape. Earlier this summer, he admitted to taking turns assaulting a victim with two accomplices. Taeil is part of the NCT band. He left the group last year when the allegations first surfaced. The band has gained international attention and has had some songs chart on Billboard lists.
Europe
French prisoner escapes
Officials in France are searching for an inmate who escaped while hiding in the bag of a fellow inmate who was leaving after serving their sentence. The escaped prisoner was serving several sentences and was being investigated in a case linked to organized crime. The prisoner escaped from Lyon-Corbas Prison, which has faced criticism for overcrowding.
Russian agents killed
Ukraine authorities announced two agents working for Russia were killed after a Ukrainian intelligence officer was shot and killed last week. The agents were working for Russia’s security service FSB, Ukraine said. As of Monday, Russia has yet to comment on the incident. Meanwhile, Russia’s military is making slow gains in eastern Ukraine and retaking control of most of the Russian Kursk region.
Latin America
Brazil seeks to match US tariffs
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva responded to a threat by President Donald Trump to impose a 50% import tax on Brazilian goods. He said he is ready to match any tariffs the United States imposes on Brazil. Trump pointed to the treatment of former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro for the tariffs. Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
Stolen Argentina baby found 48 years later
A DNA test revealed that a man who was taken from his mother during Argentina’s military rule was identified 48 years later. The man, who has not been identified yet to protect his privacy, was one of around 500 babies stolen by the military junta with their families. So far, 140 babies from the group have been identified.
North America
Gunman kills two women at Kentucky church
Police are investigating an incident in which two people were killed at a church in Kentucky. The incident occurred after a car chase that began with a gunman shooting and injuring a police officer. Officials believe the suspect was connected to individuals at the church. Police shot and killed the suspect, and the gunman’s identity will be released once victim families are notified.
Plague kills Arizona resident
Health officials in Arizona confirmed that a citizen has died from pneumonic plague. It is the first recorded death from the disease in the United States since 2007. The Plague killed up to half of Europe’s population in the 14th century. Around seven human plague cases are recorded each year. Officials said the risk to public exposure remains low.
