International

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to shut down its BBC Three and BBC Scotland television channels in spring as part of a major cost-cutting plan aimed at saving £500 million (approximately KSh87 billion) over two years. Under the changes, both channels will transition to online-only platforms, with selected …

US President Donald Trump has said he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran. In an interview with Newsmax, he also said that he is not considering sending US ground troops to Iran. “We will not use nuclear weapons. We don’t need them,” Trump said. He also discussed the so-called …

  Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing a successful operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, according to a medical update released by the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a 90-minute procedure at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday. The Vatican said the …

A newly published report by the United States has raised concerns over the alleged involvement of Kenyan government officials in the recruitment of more than 1,000 Kenyans who were reportedly enlisted to fight for the Russian military in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons …

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to immediately bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, escalating his long-running tensions with several major news organisations. In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump accused the three outlets of repeatedly publishing or broadcasting what he described as false …

Every year on July 4, millions of Americans celebrate one of the country’s most significant national holidays—Independence Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation. The History of July 4 On July 4, 1776, …

President William Ruto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors including technology, agriculture, investment, and education after talks held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The discussions highlighted the growing partnership between Nairobi and Kyiv as both nations seek …

Iran has demanded that Israel immediately stop its military operations in southern Lebanon, warning of a “harsh response” if alleged violations of the ceasefire continue. Tehran’s military headquarters claims Israel has breached the agreement 84 times within just two days, escalating tensions in the region. Click here to join our …

President William Ruto’s push for reforms in the global financial system received a significant endorsement after G7 leaders backed efforts to create a fairer, more efficient, and development-oriented international financing framework. In a joint declaration on international partnerships, G7 nations together with partner countries, including Kenya and South Korea, acknowledged …

THE HAGUE — The governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect following an extensive investigation into allegations of serious sexual misconduct. The decision was finalized after a qualified majority vote by the 21-member Bureau of the Assembly of States …