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Kenyans are great at forgetting, quick at following any political narrative that suits their tribal lines, and eager to criticize anyone with a differing point of view from that of their political idols even when it’s the truth, and that’s where the “Kenyan problem” comes from. The Kenyan Problem Kenyans have never made individual choices … Read more
KENYA – Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday released a public statement on the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under mysterious circumstance while in police custody for allegedly posting on social media content critical to Deputy Inspector General Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. In his official statement, Ruto expressed condolences to the deceased’s family, describing … Read more
UKRAINE – These are the latest news on Russia and Ukraine today: As agreed at the second Russia-Ukraine truce talks in Istanbul, both nations have exchanged the bodies of the fallen, with Russia repatriating 1,212 remains to Ukraine, while Ukraine released 27. The transfer was facilitated by the Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of … Read more
ISRAEL – On Wednesday (today), the Israeli assembly is scheduled to vote on a bill to dissolve Knesset, which was tabled by the opposition parties, which if it passes, will trigger early elections in Israel. In a statement, the opposition parties said their decision to place the bill to dissolve the Knesset was “made unanimously … Read more
ISRAEL – The Wednesday hearing for Benjamin Netanyahu corruption case was cancelled due to his health condition. According to the public broadcaster KAN, the trial session was canceled after Netanyahu asked for a delay due to his illness, without providing further details. State prosecutors began to cross-examine Netanyahu on June 3 in his criminal trial … Read more
IRAN – A petrochemical plant fire in Iran today, Wednesday, have resulted to at least 3 fatalities with another 10 sustaining injuries after fire broke out from the plant’s methanol storage tank. The incident occurred around 11.03 am local time (0733 GMT) at the Kavian Methanol Petrochemical Plant in Bushehr province, officials said. The fire … Read more
IRELAND – The Northern Ireland civil unrest has resulted to several people being injured and others arrested, with at least 17 police officers having been injured during the riots in Ballymena. Officers were targeted with petrol bombs, bricks, fireworks, and masonry, particularly in the Clonavon Terrace area, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland … Read more
USA – US Congresswoman LaMonica McIver charged in New Jersey and could face up to 17 years in prison if convicted. She was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for assaulting officers at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility last month. “Today a federal grand jury seated in Newark, New Jersey returned … Read more
UKRAINE – On Tuesday, Ukraine said that overnight Russian drone attacks claimed at least 3 lives and left 13 others injured in attacks that targeted Odesa and Kyiv. “Unfortunately, the number of victims of the Russian attack has increased to two. The body of a man born in 1967 was found under the rubble. … … Read more
AUSTRIA – A school shooting in Austria have claimed at least 10 lives, with the suspected shooter believed to be a student. The incident happened at BORG Dreierschutzengasse secondary school in Graz city, with the shooter later committing suicide by gunshot. Graz Mayor, Elke Kahr, confirmed the shooting, adding that the dead included several students … Read more
RUSSIA – Missing Russian plane found, with all 5 on board safe. The plane was reported missing after sending a distress signal over Yakutia, a Russian Far East region. “The plane has been found, everyone is alive,” Yevgeny Perfilyev, the ecology, nature management and forestry minister of Russia’s Sakha Republic, said in a statement on … Read more
PALESTINE – Israel airstrikes on Gaza today have killed at least 23 Palestinians and left over 100 injured. The deadliest strike hit near the Netzarim Corridor area south of Gaza City, where Israeli forces opened fire on civilians gathering for aid from an Israeli-backed aid distribution point, killing 17, including a child. Three family members … Read more
RUSSIA – Russian Forces carried out mass attacks on Ukraine which included an attack on Ukrainian airbase in Rivne region. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the attacks were a response to the recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian airfields, which Moscow considers as terrorist activities. The ministry said in a statement it used precision-guided … Read more
USA – Donald Trump have called on troops deployment as the immigration protest in Los Angeles turns violent. “Looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS,” Trump stated in a post on Truth Social. In another post, Trump ordered the immediate arrest of anyone wearing a mask. Trump also stated that Los Angeles Police … Read more
PALESTINE – The current Gaza death toll today Monday, is at least 54,927 according to the local health ministry. The ministry said that 47 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 388 people were injured, taking the total number of injuries in the Israeli onslaught to 126,615. “Many victims are still … Read more
PALESTINE – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition on Sunday said that the volunteers aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen were “kidnapped” by the Israeli Forces. A total of 12 people were on board, including 11 activists and one Al Jazeera journalist. Israeli naval forces boarded the Madleen in international waters, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, … Read more
USA – The current protests in Los Angeles have turned violent as protesters clash with police and set at least five cars on fire in downtown Los Angeles. Sunday demonstrations mark the third day of protest as demonstrators oppose the Trump administration’s immigration raids in the US state of California. Law enforcement officials fired tear … Read more
USA – An explosion at US military base in Japan have injured 4 members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) today, Monday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry. The explosion occurred at Kadena Air Base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. The blast occurred while the JSDF personnel were preparing to carry out bomb … Read more
MALAYSIA – At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a Malaysia road accident today (Monday) in the state of Perak. The accident occurred when a bus transporting students was struck by a multipurpose vehicle on the East-West Highway in Perak, local media reported, citing authorities. The ill-fated bus, which skidded into a ditch … Read more
USA – Several people were detained by NYPD after clash with the police during an immigration protest in New York on Saturday, in growing unrest in protest to ICE raids in United States. The demonstrators were protesting outside Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramping up arrests of immigrants … Read more