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Kenya urged Cyprus to prioritize the Al Shabaab conflict when the island nation assumes leadership of the European Union Council in early 2026. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi expressed concerns that diminishing international attention toward Somalia threatens regional security...

Ukraine's 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade captured Kenyan athlete Evans Kibet near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast after he surrendered. Kibet had visited Russia on a tourist visa when a contact deceived him into military service through fraudulent job promises. The individual presented...

President William Ruto inaugurated the Vipingo Special Economic Zone during a ceremony in Kilifi County on Tuesday. The 2,000-acre development aims to attract over $3 billion in foreign investment while generating more than 35,000 direct employment opportunities. Ruto emphasized Kenya's...

Parliamentary committees addressed education, information access, and staff wellness during recent sessions. The Education Committee questioned Teachers Service Commission officials about medical coverage and benefit payments for educators. Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei confirmed the three-year...

Multiple former cabinet ministers suffered defeats in parliamentary races during Malawi's 2025 elections. Unofficial tallies reveal widespread losses among President Lazarus Chakwera's previous administration. High-profile casualties include Abida Mia from Chikwawa Mkombedzi and Ibrahim Matola...

Political analyst Thomas Chirwa urged Vitumbiko Mumba to wait for official election results from Malawi's Electoral Commission. Mumba serves as the running mate for Malawi Congress Party presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera. Chirwa warned against spreading false information during the ongoing...

The Malawi Electoral Commission certified presidential election outcomes from five districts, revealing Arthur Peter Mutharika and Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera as frontrunners. Mutharika's Democratic Progressive Party achieved decisive wins across Zomba City, Salima, and Neno constituencies...

Executive Director Goodwell Logeya signed a statement from the Leadership Institute for Transparency and Accountability urging election candidates to accept defeat gracefully. The organization praised Malawians for participating peacefully in the September 16 General Elections. LITA emphasized...

Police will withhold the identities of eight individuals suspected of tampering with 2025 election data, Inspector General Merlyn Yolamu declared. The announcement came during a Saturday evening press briefing hosted by the Malawi Electoral Commission. Yolamu stated that revealing suspect names...

Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi called on Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to break ties with politicians lacking public support across Ukambani. The deputy governor delivered his remarks during worship at Calvary Christian Church in Mutituni, Machakos County. Mwangangi...

The National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar received the Acharya Tulsi Kartritva Award during a weekend ceremony. The All India Terapanth Mahila Mandal presented this recognition for her exceptional contributions to female empowerment and advancement. Acharya Shri Mahashraman...

Multiple states across India hosted Namo Yuva Run marathons during weekend celebrations honoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday festivities. The nationwide events formed part of a two-week Seva Pakhwada program organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Political leaders from various...

Suhana Khan expressed admiration for her brother Aryan Khan after his directorial debut achieved success with "The Ba***ds of Bollywood." The actress shared Instagram content featuring photographs with Aryan and vintage images of him alongside his father, Shah Rukh Khan. She accompanied the...

A Pakistani citizen filed a legal challenge in Islamabad High Court regarding social media activity from former Prime Minister Imran Khan's account during his detention. Ghulam Murtaza Khan submitted the petition through legal representative Barrister Zafarullah Khan, arguing that publishing...

Reality television personality Helen Flanagan expresses willingness to pursue romantic relationships despite recent personal challenges. The actress experienced relationship difficulties following her separation from long-term partner Scott Sinclair and the subsequent conclusion of her...

Sabastian Sawe dominated the 51st Berlin Marathon on Sunday with a winning time of 2:02:16. The 29-year-old Kenyan athlete maintained a fast pace throughout the race despite challenging weather conditions. Japanese runner Akira Akasaki earned second place at 2:06:15, while defending champion...

Actor Tusshar Kapoor traveled to Jhansi for film production work and shared photographs on Instagram. The star posed at a historic location wearing white casual clothing and dark sunglasses. Kapoor expressed his connection to smaller cities and thanked residents for their hospitality. Industry...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the commencement of GST Utsav on Monday, coinciding with Navratri celebrations. The announcement promises reduced prices for consumers as revised tax rates take effect nationwide. Modi described the initiative as a savings celebration benefiting all Indians...

Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell to Korean world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae during the China Masters 2025 final. The South Korean pair defeated the Indians 21-19, 21-15 at Shenzhen Arena on Sunday. This marked the second consecutive runner-up...

Piyush Goyal launched a comprehensive mapping guide that assigns 12,167 product codes among 31 government ministries and departments. The Commerce and Industry Minister distributed custodial responsibilities for each code through systematic data analysis to boost industrial development and trade...