Countries

Kenya deputy president falls ill during impeachment trial

Nairobi – The impeachment trial of Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into disarray on Thursday after his... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

World

UN report says 1.1 billion people in acute poverty

United Nations — More than one billion people are living in acute poverty across the globe, a UN Development... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

World

Unease grows within France over Macron Israel comments

Paris — Emmanuel Macron’s comments that Israel owes its existence to a UN resolution have sparked unease in France,... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

Countries

Kenya Senate to vote on deputy president’s impeachment

Nairobi – Kenya’s upper house of parliament is set to vote Thursday on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

Countries

Sudanese refugees face ‘grave risks’ from Ethiopia clashes – HRW

Addis Ababa – Clashes between Ethiopian federal forces and militias in the country’s north-west are placing fleeing Sudanese refugees... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

Countries

Vote protests rock Mozambique opposition stronghold

Maputo – Security forces in Mozambique opened fire Wednesday to disperse hundreds of supporters of opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane,... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

Arts and Leisure

One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel

Buenos Aires — British singer Liam Payne, a former member of the best-selling boy band One Direction, died Wednesday... Read more

17 Oct, 2024

Technology

Musk’s X escapes tough EU competition rules

Brussels – Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s X platform will not face the EU’s stringent competition rules aimed at keeping... Read more

16 Oct, 2024

World

Lufthansa fined ‘record’ $4m for barring Jewish passengers

Washington – US authorities have hit Lufthansa with a record $4 million penalty after finding the airline discriminated against more... Read more

16 Oct, 2024

World

‘Mysterious black balls’ close Sydney beaches

Sydney – Hundreds of mysterious black tar-like balls have washed up on two popular Sydney beaches, prompting lifeguards to... Read more

16 Oct, 2024