US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, marking one of the highest-profile diplomatic moments since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began over three years ago. The summit, scheduled for Friday, is expected to focus on efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine and chart the future of […]
President William Ruto has announced a significant realignment of Kenya’s foreign service, nominating and redeploying 20 diplomats to key positions worldwide as part of efforts to enhance the country’s diplomatic performance in line with his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The nominations, submitted for vetting and approval by the National Assembly, include career diplomats and […]
A sudden and intense cloudburst struck the remote village of Chositi in the Kishtwar district of Indian-administered Kashmir on August 14, 2025, unleashing devastating flash floods and landslides that have claimed at least 60 lives and left over 200 people missing. The disaster has sparked a massive rescue operation amid difficult terrain and ongoing heavy […]
Nairobi Hospital, one of East Africa’s premier medical facilities, is grappling with substantial revenue losses after eight major insurance providers suspended their partnerships over a recent spike in treatment costs. This abrupt fallout has sent shockwaves throughout the healthcare ecosystem, affecting hospital finances, insurance firms, patients, and the broader health sector. Background: Insurance Covers Withdrawn […]
Users of the new Fantasy Premier League (FPL) app have expressed growing frustration and dissatisfaction following its recent update ahead of the 2025/26 season. Complaints center around technical glitches, login problems, and a perceived decline in user experience compared to previous versions. Since the app’s latest update in early August 2025, many players have reported […]
Ong Beng Seng, the billionaire businessman known for bringing the Formula One night race to Singapore, has been fined S$30,000 (approximately $23,400) in connection with a high-profile gift scandal that involved a former Singaporean minister. The fine was handed down by Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng on August 15, 2025. Ong, 79, pleaded guilty […]
Shares of Intel Corporation surged by more than 7% on Thursday following reports that the Trump administration is in talks to acquire a stake in the struggling semiconductor giant. The potential government investment is aimed at supporting Intel’s plans to build a major chip manufacturing hub in Ohio, a project that has faced repeated delays. […]
Global talks aimed at establishing a landmark treaty to combat plastic pollution have collapsed once again, as negotiators failed to find consensus on key issues including reducing plastic production. The latest round of United Nations-led negotiations, held in Geneva over nearly two weeks, ended in deadlock on Friday with no agreement or clear path forward. […]
Egypt has firmly reiterated that it will not relinquish its historic rights to Nile River water amid rising tensions following Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The hydroelectric dam, constructed on the Blue Nile, was officially announced as completed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in early July 2025, marking a milestone […]
On August 10, 2025, a devastating Israeli airstrike hit a media tent located near the main entrance of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, killing six journalists—five of whom were staff of Al Jazeera—and injuring others. This strike marks one of the deadliest single attacks on journalists in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, underscoring the profound dangers […]
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