Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.
Day: February 2, 2026
Royal Families of Norway and Britain Face Pressure Over Epstein Files
Newly released emails offer new details about ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, as well as Sarah Ferguson, once the Duchess of York in Britain.
Kallas denies rift between NATO and EU, rejects calls for a European army
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that creating a separate EU army alongside NATO would be “extremely dangerous”, arguing it would blur chains of command in a crisis.
Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan’s government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced To Life In Prison For Corruption
A court in China said on Monday it had sentenced a former justice minister to life in prison after finding him guilty of accepting bribes totalling almost $20 million over more than a decade.
Trump to reduce India tariffs after Modi pledges to stop buying Russian oil
President Trump on Monday lowered the tariffs he placed on goods from India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
China’s opacity brings Pekingology back into vogue – The Economist
China’s opacity brings Pekingology back into vogue The EconomistChina’s Disappearing Generals The New York TimesChina’s Xi, Now Alone Atop His Military, Is the Sole Voice in Tackling Taiwan The Wall Street JournalXi’s o…
Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain
It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
Search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother continues as Today host set to skip Olympics coverage: Live updates
The 84-year-old was ‘abducted’ from her Arizona home, police said
Trump administration sued over pause on immigrant visa processing – Reuters
Trump administration sued over pause on immigrant visa processing ReutersState department and Marco Rubio sued over order denying visas to 75 countries The GuardianTrump Administration Sued Over Ban on Immigration From 75 Countrie…