Lebanon reports that Hezbollah has agreed to a US plan for a mutual halt of attacks on Israel and Beirut. The Lebanese embassy in the US confirmed Hezbollah's acceptance of this proposal.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the agreement but cautioned that if Hezbollah continues its attacks, strikes on Beirut
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Kenyan Startup Flags Off Sales Agents To Drive MSME Digital Transformation
New Enterprise Platform Targets Thousands of Jobs and Greater Market Access for Kenyan Businesses. Nairobi, Kenya – June 2, 2026 BuyKenya Business Solutions officially launched its operations on Tuesday with the flagging off of fifteen Sales Agents in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to transform how Kenyan businesses
China Coal Mine Explosion Kills 90 in Shanxi Province
A coal mine explosion in northern China has resulted in at least 90 fatalities, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu Coal Mine, operated by the Tongzhou Group in Shanxi Province. Hundreds of rescuers are actively working at the site, with footage showing paramedics carrying stretchers
Putin Signals Possible End to Ukraine War, Open to Meeting Zelensky Abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the war between Russia and Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion, while also indicating for the first time that he would be willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside Russia under certain conditions. Speaking after Saturday’s Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Putin
Japan Issues Earthquake Alert After 7.7 Magnitude Quake Off Iwate Coast
Officials in Japan have issued a warning about an elevated risk of a significant earthquake in the coming week following a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake that struck off the northeast coast. This seismic event prompted evacuation orders and raised concerns about potential tsunami waves reaching heights of 3 meters.Thousands of
US Blocks Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks, Global Oil Risks Rise
Following unsuccessful negotiations with Iran, the United States implemented significant measures on Monday by imposing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for the global energy market.Experts caution that the intricate nature of the strait and potential repercussions for U.S. interests may render a complete blockade difficult
Netanyahu’s Easter Message Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions
On April 5, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended heartfelt Easter greetings to Christians in Israel, the United States, and around the world.In a post on X, Netanyahu expressed, “To our Christian friends in Israel, the United States, and globally, we wish you a blessed and joyful Easter.” He
Former Nepal PM Arrested Following Deadly Crackdown on Protests
KATHMANDU – In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through Nepal’s political landscape, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday on charges related to a violent government crackdown on protests last year that left more than 70 people dead. The arrest marks the first time a
Kenya Evacuates 15 Nationals from Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
The government successfully evacuated 15 Kenyan nationals from Iran through Türkiye as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The evacuees are scheduled to arrive in Nairobi in the early hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026.In a statement released on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs detailed
Ali Larijani Killed: Israeli Strike Deepens Iran Leadership Crisis
The recent Israeli airstrike that resulted in the death of Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has eliminated one of the Islamic Republic's most seasoned and influential policymakers at a pivotal juncture. Though not a military commander, Larijani played a crucial role in shaping Iran's strategic decisions. As secretary of the Supreme