Kenya’s veteran opposition figure and former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, was laid to rest on Sunday, October 19, in his hometown of Bondo, with full state honours and military salutes marking the end of a towering political life. His coffin, draped in the Kenyan flag, was carried by senior...
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Thousands of mourners briefly stormed Nairobi’s international airport on Thursday to receive Raila Odinga’s body. The crowd interrupted a ceremony for the body of veteran opposition leader Odinga, flooding nearby roads and trying to breach parliament. Odinga, a major figure for decades in Kenyan politics who was once a...
A powerful military unit in Madagascar has claimed control of the government, just hours after the country’s parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, citing “desertion of duty.” Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of the elite CAPSAT unit, confirmed the takeover during a dramatic announcement in the capital. “We have...
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Israel on Monday for a high-stakes visit ahead of a summit in Egypt focused on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, Trump was welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His visit comes just hours after...
Israel has begun freeing Palestinian detainees following the return of the last group of living Israeli hostages from Gaza, according to televised reports on Monday. Footage showed buses departing Ofer Prison—located in the West Bank near Jerusalem—carrying some of the released individuals, en route to Ramallah. The releases are...
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister by the end of Friday, as mounting political pressure forces a response to the ongoing deadlock in the country’s leadership. It remains uncertain whether the recently resigned Sébastien Lecornu—who stepped down after only four weeks in office—will...
Israel and Hamas have begun taking concrete steps toward implementing a new peace agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, with both sides initiating actions aligned with the first phase of the deal. Israeli media on Thursday reported that the country’s Security Cabinet was scheduled to convene for a...
In a world-first medical feat, Chinese doctors have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a human patient—an unprecedented milestone in the field of xenotransplantation. The recipient, a 71-year-old man suffering from end-stage liver disease caused by hepatitis B and liver cancer, was not eligible for a traditional...
In a rare and striking endorsement, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, saying his contribution warrants the Nobel Peace Prize. “There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this,” Herzog...
As diplomatic efforts intensify to end the conflict in Gaza, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has voiced strong support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan. During a nationally televised address on Monday, al-Sissi thanked Trump for his role in initiating a ceasefire after what he described...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to mark his 80th birthday in a highly unconventional way — by hosting a live UFC cage fight on the White House lawn. Speaking in Virginia on Sunday, Trump revealed that the event will take place on June 14, 2026, and...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that his country will not bow to U.S. pressure over its nuclear program, denouncing what he described as America’s “irrational and bullying” stance. Speaking during a cabinet session, Pezeshkian criticized Washington’s approach to the ongoing nuclear issue, emphasizing that Iran had consistently sought...
South Africa have forfeited a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday. THE STORY South Africa’s 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, as the war in Gaza continues to draw global outrage and divisions deepen over international recognition of a Palestinian state. His appearance comes just days after several Western nations — including France and...
Russia is set to raise its value-added tax (VAT) as part of efforts to sustain its ongoing military campaign in Ukraine, the country’s Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday. According to the draft 2026 budget, the standard VAT rate will rise from 20% to 22%, marking a significant shift in...
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump boldly declared that he ended “seven unendable wars” within just seven months of his administration. Addressing world leaders at the UN headquarters on Tuesday, Trump touted what he described as major foreign policy victories—bringing...
Despite moments earlier criticising the United Nations on issues ranging from conflict resolution to climate change, U.S. President Donald Trump made a striking pivot, declaring full American support for the global institution. “Our country is behind the United Nations one hundred percent,” Trump said during a bilateral meeting with...
World Health Organization (WHO) has responded to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested a possible link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism. Speaking on Tuesday, WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic addressed the claim, stating that while a few observational studies have raised questions, the overall scientific...
A federal jury on Tuesday convicted a Hawaii man on all charges related to an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida last year. Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple firearms...
Former US Vice President, Kamala Harris has admitted she regrets not questioning President Joe Biden’s decision to seek a second term in the 2024 election. “I think about it in the context of asking myself, was it grace to not bring it up to him, or was it reckless?”...