Long queues have formed at polling stations in Nigeria as millions vote in the most competitive presidential election since military rule ended. Since 1999, Africa’s most populous country has been dominated by two parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. But this time, there is also a strong challenge from a third-party candidate, the Labour Party’s Peter Obi, who is backed by many young people.
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Russia has launched extensive missile raids across Ukraine
Russia has launched extensive missile raids across Ukraine and is building up troops near the northeastern city of Kupyansk to test Ukrainian defenses, just as Kyiv is warning that Moscow is gearing up to launch a new offensive.
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Typhoon Koinu hit Southern Taiwan
Typhoon Koinu hit rural areas in the southern tip of Taiwan on October 5 as heavy rain and strong winds caused offices and schools in a number of towns across the island to close.
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Kim Jong Un endorses Russia’s war on Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to endorse Moscow’s war on Ukraine Wednesday, telling Vladimir Putin that Russia will emerge victorious in the fight to punish the evil forces, as the two leaders met for talks the West fears could result in a fresh supply of weapons.
