Kenyan social media users traveled to Othaya on Sunday to support content creator Kaluma Boy and his ailing father. The young man has documented his struggle caring for his parent, who suffered a stroke in August 2024. Medical expenses from the year-long illness forced him to work on tea farms to earn an income. His father spent three months in a coma before returning home in December, requiring continued hospital visits.
Multiple buses transported volunteers to the fundraising event at the family residence. Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria praised the generation's mobilization efforts as evidence of a changing political landscape. Senator Okiya Omtatah commended citizens who participated while criticizing government healthcare...
China's internet watchdog began a campaign against pessimistic social media content this week. Officials want to remove posts that spread negative emotions and create better online spaces. The government targets stories about useless studying and hopeless work attitudes.
Economic problems have made young Chinese people feel discouraged about their futures. Property troubles and job shortages affect how people view their lives. Many worry they will earn less than their parents did.
Authorities have punished popular online creators for spreading negativity. Content maker Hu Chenfeng lost all his social media posts after making jokes about social differences. Teacher Zhang Xuefeng cannot gain new followers on his accounts.
Experts doubt...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua rejected the indecisive label attached to Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during Sunday remarks. Gachagua redirected criticism toward ODM leader Raila Odinga for repeatedly partnering with political opponents after electoral defeats. The impeached politician cited Odinga's alliances with former presidents Daniel Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto following various elections.
Gachagua praised opposition unity while claiming government recruitment efforts failed against key leaders including Eugene Wamalwa and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. Musyoka expressed gratitude for the defense and affirmed his unwavering commitment to national service. The politicians...
Thirteen people died and three sustained critical injuries when their matatu collided with a lorry near Elementaita along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway Sunday. Emergency responders transported the wounded passengers to nearby medical facilities for treatment. This fatal incident occurred one day after an ambulance crash killed six people at Kimende on the same roadway. The victims included a patient, family members, medical staff and the ambulance driver.
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority reports that Nakuru County experiences among the nation's highest annual road fatalities. The Northern Corridor highway accounts for nearly 10 percent of the country's 4,000 yearly traffic deaths. Authorities blame reckless driving...
Pakistan collapsed from 113-1 to 146 all out against India during Sunday's Asia Cup final at Dubai. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets as Pakistan surrendered their last nine wickets for just 33 runs. The teams again refused to shake hands before play began, continuing tensions from earlier tournament meetings.
Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman built an 84-run partnership before the batting order crumbled. Farhan scored 57 runs while Zaman contributed 46 before falling short of his half-century. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Haris Rauf and celebrated with a gesture mocking the Pakistani bowler's previous interaction with the crowd.
The match marks the first Asia Cup final between these neighbors in the tournament's...
Roma defeated Verona 2-0 Sunday to match Napoli at Serie A's summit with 12 points each. Artem Dovbyk opened scoring with his first goal this season before Matias Soule added the second strike. The victory moved Roma into second place behind Napoli on goal difference. Reigning champions Napoli face AC Milan later Sunday night.
Verona remains winless after five matches despite creating several scoring opportunities. Gift Orban missed a clear chance from close range in the 28th minute. The visitors sit 16th with three points under Paolo Zanetti. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini blamed fatigue from playing three games within one week.
Pisa nearly secured their first Serie A victory since 1991 against Fiorentina but settled for a scoreless...
Bangladesh officials delayed the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 after the Ministry of Home Affairs requested the postponement. The literary event had been scheduled to begin this December rather than its traditional February opening. Parliamentary elections prompted authorities to reschedule the annual celebration. Bangla Academy will announce replacement dates after consulting with publishers and related groups.
The Ministry of Home Affairs reached this decision during a September 21 meeting and relayed the directive through the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Director General Prof Mohammad Azam stated elections must conclude before the fair proceeds. The academy had previously moved the event from February to December 17 based on...
Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Fulham 3-1 at home Sunday. The hosts overcame an early deficit after Raul Jimenez converted Sasa Lukic's corner kick within three minutes. Villa entered the match positioned in the relegation zone following a disappointing start that yielded just three points from five league contests. Unai Emery's squad had previously reached the Champions League quarterfinals last campaign.
Ollie Watkins broke his 11-match scoring drought with a lobbed finish over Bernd Leno before halftime. The England striker had recently missed a penalty during Villa's Europa League victory against Bologna on Thursday. John McGinn extended the advantage with a long-range strike into...
South Korea's development agency signed a partnership agreement with Bangladesh's manpower bureau to enhance technical training programs. The Korea International Cooperation Agency collaborated with the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training on Sunday at InterContinental Dhaka. Twenty-three local companies and two industry associations joined the initiative.
The partnership forms part of KOICA's $8.5 million Better Employment with Competency-Based Skills Training project running through 2028. Private sector partners will supply technical training centers with practical curricula and internship programs. The agreement creates direct employment pathways for program graduates.
Bangladesh achieved a milestone by certifying vocational...
