A Kenyan man living in the United States has died in a shocking highway accident in North Carolina after a loose tyre from another vehicle flew across lanes and smashed into his car. Bernard Wanjohi Kamara, 55, was a respected figure in the Kenyan diaspora community and is being mourned
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US Bombs Iran’s lethal Nuclear site in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, the United States has joined Israel in launching targeted strikes against key Iranian nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that US forces successfully attacked three critical sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—claiming the heavily fortified Fordow plant has been “completely
Trump proposes U.S. takeover of Gaza amidst ceasefire talks
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his intention for the United States to “take over” and “own” the Gaza Strip during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. This declaration came shortly after Trump suggested the permanent relocation of Gaza's entire population, igniting discussions across the
US withdrawal from WHO: Implications for global health and Africa
In a significant geopolitical shift, the United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that is poised to have profound implications for global health, particularly in developing countries. As one of the largest financial contributors to the WHO, the US exit raises
Trump sentenced in New York “Hush Money” case but faces no Restrictions
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced for his involvement in the New York "hush money" case on Friday but received an unconditional discharge with no jail time or restrictions. Justice Juan Merchan, who presided over the case, announced the lenient sentence just ten days before Trump is set to be inaugurated. Justice
U.S. accuses Sudan’s RSF of Genocide, imposes Sanctions
In a significant move, the United States has officially labelled members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as perpetrators of genocide, imposing sanctions on the group's leader. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the determination on Tuesday, citing evidence of the RSF's "systematic" murder of men and boys, as well
Mike Johnson retains House Speaker position amidst tight vote
Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly retained his position as House Speaker in a dramatic vote that signals the beginning of complete Republican control in Washington. Johnson faced a razor-thin margin, able to lose only two votes due to the slim majority Republicans hold in Congress. Despite the close call, he
US Surgeon General warns about alcohol’s cancer risks
In an unprecedented advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a warning about the significant cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption. He emphasized that alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for around 100,000 cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the United States. This warning
Tragedy strikes New Orleans as SUV attack claims 10 Lives
Former President Bill Clinton improves after brief hospitalization
Former President Bill Clinton has reported improved health following a recent hospitalization. In 2021, Clinton spent six days in a California hospital due to a urological infection that had spread to his bloodstream. This hospitalization occurred during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, an aide confirmed that Clinton