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By: BBC The US naval blockade against ships entering and leaving Iranian ports has been ongoing this weekend. Donald Trump announced the ban a week ago, less than a day after lengthy talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan failed to reach an agreement. Click here to join our …

By: XINHUA Although the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world’s oil supply, has been declared fully open for commercial vessels, its operational status remains contested. Both Washington and Tehran confirmed on Friday that the strait had been completely open for all commercial vessels. However, U.S. President Donald …

By: AFP The BBC revealed Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in the next two years amid a challenging media landscape. The BBC’s interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said in a statement to staff that “while we still have to work through …

By: Victor Ochieng – Laikipia University The Middle East remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive regions in the world, where historical rivalries, religious differences, and global power interests continue to intersect. In 2026, tensions have intensified, particularly involving key players such as Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising …

By: XINHUA Four astronauts returned safely to Earth on Friday after completing a 10-day mission around the Moon, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said. The capsule Orion touched down at about 17:07 local time (0007 GMT Saturday) in the Pacific Ocean, some 96 km off the San …

By: BBC The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) suggested amendments to India’s IT rules – …

By: BBC A pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham. Robert Smith, 61, from Brixton, London, died from drowning at an address on Slade Road, Erdington, on 8 October 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Cheryl Bartley, …

US President Donald Trump has said he has agreed to a two-week pause in attacks on Iran, following a proposal by mediators in the conflict. Trump said the decision was reached after talks with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who requested more time for diplomatic efforts. In his …

US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran “overnight” if it fails to reach a deal before a deadline he has set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane in the world. Trump’s deadline for reaching a “deal” – which includes free oil transit …

Sixteen Kenyans have gone missing in Russia after joining the country’s military, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. He also noted that 47 others have since returned home after being deployed to the front lines in Ukraine. Speaking before a Senate committee, Mudavadi said 38 Kenyans are currently …