Kenya rolls out military to stop tax protests
Kenya’s High Court has approved the use of military force to restore order, following days of anti-tax protests that at…
Biden’s shaky debate performance rattles Democrats…Pressure on President to step aside from re-election campaign
U.S. President Joe Biden’s shaky performance against Republican rival Donald Trump on Thursday rattled Democrats and prompted some strategists to…
Ruto must go, Kenya youths insist, police teargas Obama
Though Kenyan President William Ruto had withdrawn a contentious bill increasing taxation, Kenyan youths have vowed to press on with…
Israel declares ‘tax war’ on Christians
Leaders of major churches have accused Israeli authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” on the Christian presence in the Holy…
Don’t dare attack Lebanon, Hezbolllah, Iran warns Israeli
Iran has warned Israel that any attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon would lead to devastating consequences for the region. Tehran…
Russia seeks urgent talks with US about everything
Russia sees a pressing need for security talks with the United States but they must be “comprehensive” and include the…
Netanyahu chides own army over “we can’t beat Hamas” comments
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back at comments from the nation’s military that destroying Hamas is an unattainable goal…
World leaders pledge $1.2 billion for vaccine production in Africa
World leaders, health groups and pharmaceutical firms announced $1.2 billion in funding at a summit Thursday to produce vaccines in…
34 die, many others land in hospital after drinking badly brewed alcohol
At least 34 people have died and dozens hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in the southern Indian state of…
Pregnant woman, three others die in accident involving vehicle carrying corpse of Malawi VP
Four people, including a pregnant woman, were killed after a vehicle tried to avoid the convoy carrying the body of…
Putin puts forward cease-fire proposal in war against Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing…
Police officer shoots Magistrate who denied his wife bail
A senior Kenyan police officer has been shot dead after he opened fire at a magistrate in court in the…
Russia accuses US journalist Gershkovich of spying…goes on trial
US journalist Evan Gershkovich will go on trial in Russia on espionage charges, Russian prosecutors have said. The Wall Street…
G7 members give Ukraine $50b loan from Russian frozen funds
The United States said Thursday it and other G7 members will provide Kyiv with a loan of up to $50…
Pope Francis repeats slur word against gay people
Pope Francis has again used a highly disparaging word against gay people for which he had already apologised last month,…