A Historic Bond Under Strain For decades, the Israel–US relationship has been a cornerstone of American foreign policy in the Middle East. From generous military aid to unwavering diplomatic support, Israel has often been treated as a privileged ally by both Democratic and Republican administrations. This is especially true during Benjamin Netanyahu’s long political tenure, […]
In a development that could reshape Turkey’s modern history, the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced it is laying down arms after nearly 40 years of conflict with the Turkish state. The PKK disbandment 2025 signals a possible end to one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies, which has claimed over 40,000 lives and left […]
A Humble Goodbye from the People’s Pope Pope Francis Death has reverberated across continents with the quiet force of a soul whose impact transcended tradition, title, and time. On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 AM, the Vatican news today confirmed that the 266th Bishop of Rome had passed away peacefully in his residence […]
Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, on July 31, 2024, during a period of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Haniyeh was reportedly killed by a short-range projectile fired from outside the government guest house where he was staying, coinciding with the inauguration of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian. Details of […]
The scheduled burial date for Kelvin Kiptum, the world marathon record holder, has been advanced from Saturday, February 24, to Friday, February 23. The decision was attributed to the need to accommodate President William Ruto’s itinerary. According to a family spokesperson, the adjustment was made to synchronize with President Ruto’s schedule, as he is expected […]
The Court of Appeal has lifted a suspension order that was issued last month, which had halted the implementation of the Finance Act 2023. The decision to lift the suspension came after Treasury CS Prof Njuguna Ndung’u presented his argument that the government was losing half-a-billion shillings daily due to the freeze. A panel of […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory to foreigners planning to travel to Kenya, as they are currently facing challenges with electronic visa applications and processing. These issues are suspected to be linked to a recent series of cyber attacks carried out by a Sudanese hacking group. Despite initially attributing the problems to […]
Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba and Ant Group has gone missing According to the Independent UK, the Chinese e-commerce mogul has not been seen publicly for more than two months The Business Insider also reported Jack Ma’s absence saying he has been missing ever since he criticized China’s financial regulatory system at a conference in […]
