A Kenyan lawmaker criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for publicly attacking his successor William Ruto during a political gathering. Taveta representative John Bwire said the former leader should offer counsel through private meetings rather than public forums. The Wiper party member compared Kenyatta unfavorably to retired President Mwai Kibaki, who avoided public criticism of other officials. Bwire urged respect for the presidential office.
Kenyatta had addressed delegates at a Jubilee Party conference where he questioned government policies and claimed his administration's programs faced reversal. The former president expressed concerns about security forces confronting citizens during recent demonstrations. He called for...
Slovakia amended its constitution to recognize male and female as the only two sexes. Parliament passed the measure in a narrow vote that also limits adoption rights to married heterosexual couples and bans surrogate pregnancies.
Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition government secured the constitutional change after gaining unexpected support from opposition lawmakers. The amendment required at least 90 votes in the 150-seat parliament, with 12 opposition members joining the government coalition.
Fico defended the move as protecting traditional values against what he termed liberal ideology. Critics from Amnesty International warn the changes will harm LGBT citizens and align Slovakia with Hungary and Russia's restrictive policies...
Kenya marked World Tourism Day on Saturday with celebrations in Mombasa led by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano. The annual observance featured the theme "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation" and emphasized positive change for communities and conservation. Officials announced free entry to 33 national parks, game reserves and sanctuaries across the nation. Lake Nakuru National Park remained excluded from the offer, requiring visitors to hold prepaid eCitizen tickets.
Miano joined Kenya Wildlife Service Director-General Erustus Kanga for a street procession through the coastal city. Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, tourism stakeholders and diplomatic representatives participated in the march. Cultural exhibits and...
Delegates departed the United Nations General Assembly hall Friday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed world leaders. The Israeli leader faced both applause and boos during his remarks. Netanyahu condemned recent Palestinian state recognition by France, Britain, Portugal, Australia and Canada.
The prime minister argued that Palestinian leaders reject coexistence with Israel and seek replacement rather than partnership. More than 150 nations have formally recognized Palestinian statehood. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the assembly Thursday through video connection.
Abbas reminded attendees that Palestinian authorities acknowledged Israeli sovereignty in 1988 and 1993. The Palestinian leader denounced...
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs taking effect Oct. 1 on imported goods. Companies face 100 percent duties on branded pharmaceutical products unless they construct manufacturing facilities in America. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities will carry 50 percent tariffs while upholstered furniture receives 30 percent duties. Heavy trucks manufactured abroad will face 25 percent import taxes.
Trump cited unfair foreign competition and national security concerns as justification for the trade penalties. Previous tariffs have already increased furniture costs by 4.7 percent compared with last year. Drug manufacturers have responded by planning new American production facilities. The Supreme Court will examine presidential...
Dominica's leader demanded peace amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas during Thursday's United Nations General Assembly session. President Sylvanie Burton warned against military action as American warships patrol Venezuelan waters under anti-drug operations. She emphasized regional stability for Caribbean nations.
Burton condemned recent strikes killing alleged traffickers and called the confrontation an undeclared conflict. Venezuelan officials have requested UN investigations into the maritime incidents. The president urged diplomatic solutions over force.
Small island states face severe consequences when superpowers clash, Burton explained to world leaders. She advocated ending economic restrictions on Venezuela and...
The People's National Party selected Mark Golding for another presidential term without opposition. Nomination procedures ended at midday with Golding as the single candidate for party leadership. His initial presidency began in 2020 during a period of party restructuring and reform efforts. The South St. Andrew representative will guide the organization through its next phase of development.
Four vice presidential positions went to unopposed candidates Mikael Phillips, Ian Hayles, Natalie Neita Garvey and Mayor Norman Scott. Senator Donna Scott Mottley decided against seeking another term after years of service to the party. Officials praised her contributions during recent election campaigns and acknowledged her dedication to the...
A Jamaican restaurant has claimed the lone Caribbean position among North America's top 50 dining establishments for 2025. Stush in the Bush ranked 49th during Thursday's awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The plant-based eatery operates from ZionItes Farm in St. Ann parish under the direction of owners Lisa and Christopher Binns.
The establishment serves exclusively vegan meals using Rastafarian Ital cooking methods since opening in 2009. Guests participate in five-hour experiences that feature guided farm tours and meals prepared from on-site harvested ingredients. The restaurant opens twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays at 1 p.m. with mandatory advance bookings.
The property functions through solar energy and rainwater collection...
Haiti's transitional leader Laurent Saint-Cyr addressed the United Nations General Assembly about his nation's severe crisis. He described widespread gang violence, mass displacement affecting one million people, and criminal groups controlling large areas of Port-au-Prince. Saint-Cyr compared the situation to a war between armed criminals and defenseless citizens trying to maintain basic human dignity. The leader emphasized that gangs continue spreading terror across the country despite international efforts.
The current Kenyan-led security mission has deployed fewer than 1,000 of its promised 2,500 police officers. While the mission secured the main airport and reopened some roads, Saint-Cyr stated their efforts remain insufficient...
