The United States has intensified its crackdown on people accused of using fake marriages to obtain immigration benefits, a move that could affect how immigration officials scrutinise marriage-based applications from countries including Kenya. The latest action follows the arrest of…
At least four people died after a tourist helicopter crashed in a heavily forested area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday. Colombian Consul General Diana Paez confirmed that three of the victims were Colombian women from the same family.…
Jorge Messi, the father of football icon Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness, according to Reuters and the Associated Press. Jorge had been receiving medical treatment in recent months, and…
A Kenyan national convicted of murder in California has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a wider crackdown targeting non-American citizens convicted of serious crimes. In a statement issued on August 4, the U.S.…
Iran has called on the international community to take what it described as “immediate and effective action” against Israel over alleged crimes committed against Palestinians. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, the Iranian Foreign Ministry urged global actors to end…
Israel’s military says one of its officers was moderately injured during what it described as operational activity in southern Lebanon. In a statement, the military said the officer had been evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment and that his…
Lawyer Wahome Thuku has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua may be receiving sensitive information from a source operating within government circles. He suggested that the alleged informer could be linked to a broader pattern of political leaks that…
Israel has maintained that any ceasefire agreement must include the complete disarmament of Hamas. Israeli officials have rejected proposals that would place the group’s weapons under the Palestinian Authority or an internationally supervised Palestinian security force. The demand has become…
Dozens of Israeli settlers entered the western part of Nablus on Monday under the protection of the Israeli military, according to local sources cited by Al Jazeera. The sources said the settlers moved into the area while Israeli soldiers secured…
A series of powerful explosions struck southern Lebanon shortly after midnight following reported Israeli attacks, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The blasts were reported in the areas of Yohmor al-Chqif, Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit, with residents describing widespread…
Israeli forces have carried out demolition operations in the town of Ni’lin, located west of Ramallah. Local sources said the military continued operations in the area as tensions remained high. Israeli troops also raided the Jabal Salman area in Beita,…
Iran has reported that six ships faced interception after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through what it described as an unsafe route. The claim was made by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. According to the report, the vessels switched…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a strong response after a deadly shooting in the occupied West Bank left an Israeli citizen dead. The incident occurred in the village of Tal and has further heightened tensions across the region.…
Two Lebanese Red Cross paramedics suffered injuries after their ambulance struck a landmine during a rescue mission in southern Lebanon. The explosion also left the ambulance badly damaged. The incident occurred in the Zawtar al-Sharqiyah area, where emergency teams had…
Bahrain has activated its air raid sirens after reporting another suspected aerial attack. Authorities urged residents to stay calm and move to the nearest safe location. The Ministry of the Interior advised citizens and residents to follow official safety instructions.…
US Senator James Risch has called for a review of Washington’s security relationship with Uganda following the shutdown of three major media outlets. He argued that attacks on press freedom undermine Uganda’s credibility as a security partner. In a statement…
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. He said every decision he made in office focused on putting the country first. Speaking during an emotional address, Starmer said he…
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been admitted to hospital. His office confirmed the 84-year-old Kentucky senator is currently receiving medical attention on Sunday morning. Officials have not revealed the exact reason for his hospitalization. However, they stated that…
American officials have defended plans to set up an Ebola isolation centre in Kenya, arguing that the country’s location makes it well placed to support emergency responses during disease outbreaks in the region. Speaking at the White House on June…
US Military to Set Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Central Kenya The United States Military will establish a quarantine facility in central Kenya within a week to house Americans exposed to Ebola. The virus continues spreading in parts of the…
The United States government is reportedly considering sending Ebola-exposed American citizens to Kenya for quarantine and treatment. Reports from multiple U.S. media outlets indicate the Trump administration is reviewing plans for a special isolation facility in Kenya. According to the…
A senior United States official has confirmed that Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement in principle on a framework deal. The plan focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing part of Iran’s nuclear stockpile. The Strait of…
The United States government sanctioned Tanzanian Police Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Mafwele for human rights abuses. He allegedly detained and tortured Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on…
Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., revealed she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared the update on social media, stating she underwent a procedure earlier this week and is now working with doctors on a treatment plan.…
A 48-year-old woman in Ukraine allegedly killed her husband after years of reported domestic abuse. Investigators say the incident happened. Authorities identified the woman as Maria and the victim as Oleksandr. Reports indicate Oleksandr returned home from a night shift…
Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after battling cancer privately. Reports indicate that he died in a Lagos hospital on Monday night. The Nigerian actor gained fame through several Nollywood productions and entertainment projects. Fans across Africa…
Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday as authorities move to conserve fuel amid rising shortages. The decision comes as global tensions linked to the US and Israel conflict with Iran disrupt oil supplies. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Mojtaba Khamenei, second-eldest son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive and healthy. The semi-official Mehr News Agency confirmed he follows national developments and monitors key political affairs. He is currently focused on matters concerning his slain family…
Residents of Kabul’s District 6 woke abruptly on Thursday night after a powerful explosion shook homes. Many rushed into the streets as fighter jets roared overhead in the darkness. The blast marked a serious escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan…
Uganda Police arrested four suspects over an alleged cyber fraud operation targeting social media users across the country.Investigators say the group impersonated Natasha Museveni Karugire, daughter of President Yoweri Museveni, to solicit money from victims. Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke…