Daily Archives: 3rd October 2026

Eastern Libya, governed under a Russia-backed administration, has ended a decade-long moratorium on capital punishment by executing dozens of individuals convicted of terrorism and murder related offenses. Eastern Libya has resumed executions after a decade, ending a long moratorium on capital punishment. At least 30 people convicted of terrorism and murder were executed in Benghazi…

Argentina has unveiled a $350,000 citizenship-by-investment programme for wealthy foreigners, following a model already used by Egypt as both countries seek fresh foreign capital while managing high debt levels. Argentina has announced a citizenship-by-investment program, allowing foreigners to gain citizenship with a $350,000 contribution or an $800,000 bond purchase. The program will begin in late…

The University of Sunderland is seeking to cut £40 million ($53 million) from its annual budget as tighter UK visa rules and rising refusals reduce the number of international students it can recruit, raising concerns for thousands of African students who make up a significant part of its overseas population. The University of Sunderland needs…