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Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to delay local elections and extend the powers of regional councils and officials until martial law is lifted. The elections, originally set for October, were postponed after parliament passed a resolution with 308 votes in favor, one abstention, and none against...

Ukraine’s parliament failed to advance a motion endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution, filed last month, garnered 132 votes, falling short of the threshold. Supporters credited Trump with efforts to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv, but the bid ended with...

Partners in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) have rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ten-point economic plan, accusing him of recycling failed policies. On Monday, Ramaphosa presented his plan, which he claimed would boost economic growth and create jobs. Among his proposed...

The momentum from the Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been "exhausted," according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. Ryabkov claimed that efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict were undermined by Russia’s opponents and...

Patience among EU members is "running thin" over Belgium's refusal to approve a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a multibillion-euro loan to finance Ukraine’s war effort, The Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Euroclear, based in Belgium, holds approximately €190 billion...

Poland must prevent Ukrainian migrants from gaining political influence, warned MP Slawomir Mentzen, after discussions emerged about the possibility of Ukrainian representation in the Polish parliament. Mentzen, leader of the libertarian New Hope party, criticized the idea, saying Ukrainians...

Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the phrase “stalemate” in Ukraine has become a common refrain in the West, concealing deeper political shifts and strategic drift. While Trump initially pushed for a ceasefire and a frozen conflict, his approach was logical, involving threats...

Over 9,000 flights were delayed or canceled across the U.S. on Monday and Tuesday due to a staffing shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The shutdown, which began on October 1, resulted from...

The Danish government plans to ban minors under 15 from using several social media platforms, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced. Speaking to parliament on Tuesday, Frederiksen expressed concern about the impact of social media on children, stating that mobile phones are "stealing our...

The Anglican Church of Nigeria has officially rejected the election of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Henry Ndukuba criticized Mullally’s appointment, calling it a “double jeopardy” due to the imposition of female leadership and her support for same-sex...

As the Trump administration seeks to remove exhibits on race and slavery from national parks and reassess the Smithsonian's approach to history, cultural institutions face challenges in how to respond. Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, urges these institutions to expand...

Josh Rowan, Oakland's acting public works director, becomes furious when driving through the city's trash-laden streets. Piles of cardboard, mattresses, and broken appliances have become an eyesore, fueling his frustration. Oakland, which has struggled with crime and a large budget deficit...

A majority of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared supportive on Wednesday of arguments made by Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, who seeks the right to challenge his state’s election laws. The case centers on whether political candidates must show they have been harmed by a rule in order to sue over...

President Trump's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is expected to impact tech companies, financial firms, and the education sector. College and school leaders warn that the fee will make it more difficult to hire foreign workers for key roles, including those in STEM and special education fields...

The United States has introduced a $1 (Sh129) registration fee for applicants of the Green Card lottery, effective immediately. According to the US Federal Register, the fee is intended to cover the operational costs of managing the annual Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, including system updates...

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing to wage war in collaboration with an opposition group, escalating tensions between the two nations over control of the Red Sea. The accusation, outlined in a letter from Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos to UN Secretary-General Antonio...

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has partnered with the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) to promote health, wellness, and environmental sustainability through the sport of rugby. As the official health partner for Kenya’s national rugby teams, SHA will provide comprehensive health coverage for all...

The Senate Committee on Trade has recommended the expansion and modernization of the Busia One-Stop Border Post to alleviate congestion and enhance cross-border trade between Kenya and Uganda. Following an inspection on Wednesday, committee chairperson Kwale Senator Issa Boy Juma noted the...

Kenya will celebrate this year's Mazingira Day on October 10 with a nationwide fruit tree planting and clean-up drive, aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and restoring ecosystems. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry is urging citizens to plant fruit trees and...

One person died and 19 others were injured in a road accident on Wednesday morning at Wanjii along the Murang’a–Kenol Road. The deceased, a 45-year-old Matatu conductor, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at Murang’a Level Five Hospital. Twelve adults and seven minors, all with...