Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta commented on the backlash from some leaders over Donald Trump's decision to cut U.S. financial aid, including contributions from USAID. Kenyatta expressed astonishment at the disappointment expressed by these leaders, emphasizing that the United States is not their government nor their nation. He questioned their
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Coca-Cola Issues Major Recall Due to High Chlorate Levels
European's Coca-Cola bottling unit announced on Monday a significant recall of various beverages, including Coke and Sprite, after discovering elevated levels of chlorate, which could pose health risks to consumers. The affected products were distributed across several countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Luxembourg, since November,
US tech firms shares drop as Chinese AI “DeepSeek” gains popularity
Shares in leading US technology companies, including AI chip-maker Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta, experienced a significant decline on Monday following the rapid rise of a low-cost chatbot developed by Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek. The DeepSeek app, launched just last week, has quickly become the most downloaded free app in
Trump “saves” TikTok amid political manoeuvring
In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has resumed operations in the United States just 12 hours after shutting down, crediting President-elect Donald Trump for the swift return. Users were greeted with a notification stating, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is
Police detain impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
In a historic move, suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained by law enforcement officials, marking the first time a sitting president in the country has faced such action. The detention follows criminal investigations into Yoon’s declaration of martial law last December, as reported by the nation’s
Lebanon elects President after years of deadlock
Lebanon's parliament has elected the country's army chief as president, ending a power vacuum that has lasted more than two years.Joseph Aoun's candidacy for the mainly ceremonial role - which is reserved for a Maronite Christian under a sectarian power-sharing system - was backed by several key political parties, as
Lee Kinyanjui discloses Ksh. 471 Million net worth
Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Lee Kinyanjui has revealed his net worth stands at Ksh. 471 million. The former Nakuru Governor made this disclosure during his vetting session before the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments on Tuesday. Kinyanjui outlined that his assets comprise shares in family businesses valued
Ukrainian troops capture two North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on January 11 that Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers as prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia's Kursk Oblast. In a Telegram post, Zelensky described the operation as challenging, noting, "Usually, Russia and other North Korean military personnel finish off their wounded and
Investigators seek arrest warrant extension for impeached President Yoon
South Korean investigators are moving to extend the arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, following a failed attempt to execute the warrant last Friday. An official announced on Monday that the anti-graft agency has requested police assistance to carry out the arrest. The situation escalated during the previous attempt
China reports increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases
China is currently facing a rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness that produces flu-like symptoms. Health officials have reassured the public that this surge is seasonal and does not indicate an epidemic. Although hospitals are experiencing increased patient loads, HMPV is usually mild, posing greater risks