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Nigeria: Nigerian Embassy in Qatar Reduces Passport Issuance, Renewal to Two Weeks

[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian embassy in Qatar has recorded a major reduction in processing time for passport renewals and issuances, returning newly produced travel documents to applicants in around two weeks.

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Makkah Grand Mosque muezzin dies after final call to prayer

Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Hamza Al-Madani, the muezzin of the Makkah Grand Mosque, Masjid Al Haram, has died, after reportedly delivering his final Adhan (call to prayer) on Monday. His death was announced early Monday by Inside the Haramain…

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Africa: African Journalists Leaders Rally for Stronger Collective Action

[IFJ] The Steering Committee meeting, which was held from 17 - 18 September, assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists' labour rights and the growing economic pressures facing journalists and news media organisations…

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US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday

Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.

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Why world No.1 Sinner cannot afford to skip the Asian swing despite his injury

Jannik Sinner faces a key comeback decision after missing the US Open with a knee issue. He could return in Beijing and Shanghai, where heat and humidity have previously troubled him, or wait until Vienna. Delaying his return could protect…

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Anambra debt: APC campaign council demands Obi honour resignation promise

The APC Presidential Campaign Council has challenged Peter Obi to honour his promise to quit the 2027 race over alleged $123.77m debt he left in Anambra. Read More…

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Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu detained and put under investigation for fraud

Prosecutors say Georgescu and two others persuaded a Romanian businessman to transfer them €1.1 million by making him believe he could get access to millions of euros worth of foreign bank financing.

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Removing Usmanov from sanctions list risks making EU look weak - Lithuanian finance minister

Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash.

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1762 Virginia house moved to George Washington’s former land now asks $3.8m

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Nationalist residents' groups warn some parading settlements 'could unravel' over Drumcree

The Orange Order has applied to march on Sunday.

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EU countries issued a record 3.9 million residence permits last year

EU countries issued a record number of residence permits in 2025, up 10% on the year, driven mainly by employment and family reunification.

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2 Indian students killed in Canada plane crash during flight training