The tragic Hudson River helicopter crash on Thursday claimed the lives of Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their three children, and the pilot. The family, visiting New York City from Barcelona, had arrived earlier that day for a sightseeing tour. The helicopter, operated by New York
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Margaret Nduta family thanks Ruto for saving her life
The family of Margaret Nduta is clinging to hope following a last-minute reprieve from her scheduled execution on Monday evening. With renewed faith, they gathered for prayers on Tuesday, appealing to the government to intensify diplomatic efforts for her repatriation to Kenya. "Thank you very much, Mr. President, for sparing my
Alibaba to invest Over $50b in AI and cloud computing
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced on Monday its plans to invest more than $50 billion (approximately Ksh. 6.46 trillion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years. This announcement comes shortly after co-founder Jack Ma was spotted meeting with President Xi Jinping. Since the beginning of the year, investors
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces competition in the satellite Internet Space
Elon Musk's Starlink communications network is set to encounter heightened competition in the realm of high-speed satellite internet. The billionaire’s venture is being challenged by a Chinese state-backed competitor and another service backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Shanghai-based SpaceSail recently made headlines with its plans to expand into Brazil after
North Korea says nuclear weapons are not for negotiations
North Korea has declared that its nuclear arsenal is not a "bargaining chip" for negotiations but is instead intended for combat use against any threats to its sovereignty, people, or global peace. The statement, released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday, comes just a day after
Lawmakers impeach controversial Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been impeached by lawmakers in a decisive vote by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a potential Senate trial that could lead to her removal from office. The vote, held on Wednesday, was prompted by serious allegations that Ms. Duterte misappropriated millions of dollars
40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs
Approximately 40,000 Kenyans employed through USAID-funded programs are at risk of losing their jobs following the US government’s decision to shut down overseas missions and merge USAID with the State Department. The move, part of a broader restructuring of foreign aid under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s
Aga Khan Dies in Lisbon at the age of 88 Years
Elon Musk Labels USAID a “Criminal Organization” as Trump Considers Agency’s Future
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), calling it a "criminal organization." The criticism came on Sunday, just as former U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the agency as "run by radical lunatics" and hinted at reconsidering its future. The assault on
Tragedy Strikes as Medevac Jet Crashes in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A Medevac jet tragically crashed in a residential neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, igniting an explosion that startled residents and left many seeking cover in their homes. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance confirmed that its aircraft went down, carrying four crew members, a pediatric patient, and the child’s