International

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has commenced its search for the journalist who will be honored as the recipient of the 2024 Komla Dumor Award. Established in memory of journalist Komla Dumor, the award coincides with the 10th anniversary of his passing. According to Liliane Landor, Director of BBC World …

By: CNN The C919 passenger jet, developed by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) in Beijing, emerged from Chinese airspace for the first time on Sunday, making an appearance at the Singapore Airshow. This single-aisle aircraft, potentially challenging Western-manufactured planes like Boeing and Airbus, stands as a significant …

By: CNN A well-known nude beach in Australia is facing the possibility of closure. Tyagarah Beach, an 800-meter stretch of shoreline located north of Byron Bay, has become a topic of contention in recent weeks. Managed by the New South Wales state government as part of the Tyagarah Nature Reserve, …

Two individuals lost their lives on Friday after a private jet experienced engine failure and crashed onto a highway in Florida, according to authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Bombardier Challenger 600, carrying five individuals, went down around 3:15 pm (2015 GMT) on Interstate 75 near Naples. Just …

President William Ruto extended warm wishes to the Republic of China as they commemorated the Chinese New Year 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, the President highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Kenya and China, emphasizing the deep bonds of friendship and mutual trust that have been cultivated over …

By: CNN A Canadian man was apprehended in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after allegedly tampering with a commercial plane by opening one of its doors, triggering the evacuation slide just before takeoff. According to a statement released by Chiang Mai International Airport, the incident occurred on the …

Aston Barrett, renowned as the bassist for the iconic reggae ensemble Bob Marley and the Wailers, has passed away at the age of 77. Known affectionately as “Family Man,” Barrett was born in 1946 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His family announced his passing, mentioning that Barrett had been engaged …

By: AFP Pope Francis expressed condemnation for the significant rise in attacks targeting Jews globally, particularly since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza on October 7. In a letter addressed to “My Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel,” the Pope, representing Catholics, voiced deep concern over the surge in …

Investigators are making arrangements to repatriate Kevin Kangethe, a Kenyan fugitive wanted in the United States for homicide. The U.S. embassy in Nairobi has praised Kenyan law enforcement for their efforts in apprehending Kangethe, who is suspected of killing Margaret Mbitu in Massachusetts between October 30 and November 4, 2023. …

By: Reuters Kenya intends to proceed with its plan to lead a U.N.-sanctioned security operation in Haiti, despite a recent court ruling in Nairobi halting the deployment, Kenyan President William Ruto informed Reuters on Tuesday. The international initiative aims to address the widespread gang violence in Haiti, which resulted in …