- After last-minute calls with Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to reinforce his country's border with the US to clamp down on migration and the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl.
- Democratic lawmakers have called it an "illegal, unconstitutional" move that would hurt poor people abroad, harm national security and reduce US influence on the global stage.
- The Rwanda-backed group condemned the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) for allegedly using military aircraft at Kavumu Airport to load bombs targeting areas under M23 control.
- Mining accidents in the region are common, often blamed on poor equipment, with past cases involving miners suffocating in shafts or dying after walls collapse.
- The much-anticipated Joint Summit comes amid heightened tensions between Kigali and Kinshasa over M23's advancements in eastern DRC, with Tshisekedi accusing Kagame of supporting the rebels.
- Authorities reported that the administrators were traveling to Elwak when they were ambushed and abducted by the militants between Bamba Owla and Ires Suki.
- Kindiki stated that the government will step up the ongoing efforts towards supporting security agencies to ensure lasting peace in affected regions.
- President Ruto has come under heavy criticism for failing to fulfil his campaign pledges, which include providing jobs for the youth, setting up manufacturing plants among others.
- Trump’s Stop-Work Order, signed last month, has temporarily suspended all US foreign assistance programs for 90 days, pending a policy review. The move affects over 20 million people globally, including Kenyans under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID programs.
- Mbadi, speaking at a public participation forum for the Finance Bill 2025 in Nairobi, explained that the approved Sh206 billion was part of a larger effort to ensure there is a steady circulation of money within the economy.
- Upon arriving at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, he was informed that he was persona non grata in Tanzania with the immigration officers rejecting his passport.
- Land ownership has long been a contentious issue in South Africa with most private farmland owned by white people, 30 years after the end of the racist system of apartheid.
- Kenya has historically enjoyed strong diplomatic and economic ties with the United States, particularly in areas such as trade, security, and development aid.
- The retreat will also provide an opportunity for Senators to be briefed on the proposed Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing Among County Governments for the financial years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030.
- Otiende stated that the previous efforts, including the 2003 radical surgery of the judiciary and the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board, have failed to "slay the dragon" of corruption.
- The three -- Bob Njagi, Jamil, and Aslam Longton -- said unknown vehicles have been trailing them and sometimes park outside their residences overnight.
- He clarified that aside from PEPFAR funding, which constitutes 17% of South Africa’s HIV/AIDS program, no significant US aid is provided to the country.
- While acknowledging delays in delivering rulings on some of the instances listed, the tribunal stated that Justice Kullow had provided a satisfactory explanation with reasonable justification, which did not amount to gross misconduct.
- Leavitt said that seats formerly reserved for White House officials would be available to these independent journalists, and invited people to apply online for White House press accreditation. It has since been reported that the White House has received more than 7,400 applications.
- Many questions have been asked about whether South African troops on the mission forces are adequately trained and equipped. Critics claim this deployment is suicidal.
- A link is in circulation where the public can access information on any company's ownership at the click of a button, a function previously reserved to the Business Registration Services at a fee.
- The vocal displeasure from usually respectful fans is a clear sign of Canadians' deep dismay at Trump's move to hit its nearest ally with punitive taxes.
- The torrential rainfall in the state's north has claimed one life so far and forced thousands to flee their homes, with communities in Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell among the hardest hit.
- Starmer is heading over the English Channel for talks focused on defence and security co-operation and will also meet Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- Joel Le Scouarnec, 73, is accused of assaulting or raping 299 children – the majority former patients of his – between 1989 and 2014, mostly in Brittany.
- While the U.S. grapples with bureaucratic gridlock and political divisions, China’s state-led yet agile approach to innovation has proven highly effective. Reports indicate that Deep Seek was developed and launched for less than half the projected cost of comparable American programs. This success…
- The Chennai facility will initially focus on manufacturing dress packs for robots, including automatic tool changers, swivels, tool parking stands, and cable and hose management solutions. As the company strengthens local supplier partnerships, RSP plans to expand its product range by leveraging…
- He apologized for the delay, saying it was caused by necessary consultations beyond Mt. Kenya to include delegations from the Maa, Kisii, Nyanza, and Western Kenya regions.
- Gachagua explained that the consultations have not only involved leaders from Mt. Kenya but also delegations from other regions, including the Maa, Kisii, Nyanza, and Western Kenya.
- His assertion—"We didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama. And we’re taking it back"—signals Washington’s unease over China’s expanding influence in global trade.
- In her message of condolence and comfort, Rachel Ruto expressed her sorrow over the incident that claimed the young lives, who were full of promise, dreams, and potential.
- Alice is proving that no action is too small when it comes to protecting the planet—having already planted over 20,000 trees in her short but impactful journey.
