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… It said both sides were close to agreeing on a "one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war." - Oil tumbles - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, his first trip to Tehran's close ally since the beginning of …
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace dealCitizen Digital
… And Trump added that the blockade of Iranian ports "will remain in full force and effect." As these announcements were made in Washington, Iranian media reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing, where he will on Wednesday meet his Chinese counterpart, Wang …
US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continueCitizen Digital
… Kenya's relay team completed the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana with a landmark achievement in the mixed 4x400m and a broader reminder that consistency across all relay disciplines remains a work in progress ahead of the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing …
World Relays: Vital lessons for Kenya after mixed performances in BotswanaCitizen Digital
… They will fly into Incheon airport on an Air China flight from Beijing, a unification ministry official told reporters. …
North Korean club to play rare football match in SouthCapital News
… By removing tariffs, Beijing is effectively betting on trade as a driver of mutual growth. …
OPINION: Open Doors Without Conditions: What China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Signals for Africa’s Economic FutureThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe country’s squad to the World Athletics Relays, the first ever to be hosted on the African continent, finished without a medal but secured a ticket to next year’s World Championships in Beijing, China. …
Mixed relay team shines for Kenya with ticket to WorldsThe Standard
… Beijing's embassy in Colombo said at the time it was working closely with local authorities to prevent Chinese nationals from carrying out scam operations in Sri Lanka.The embassy said Sri Lanka's developed telecommunications infrastructure, favourable geographical location and r …
Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre: policeCapital News
BEIJING, China, May 2 — In the early hours of Friday, a truck carrying 24 metric tons of fresh apples from South Africa swiftly cleared customs at Shenzhen Bay Port — Asia’s largest land port handling both passenger and cargo traffic — becoming the first shipment to enter China a …
Zero-tariff policy opens door wider for African importsCitizen Digital
… efineries over Iran oil links By AFP May 02, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The national flags of China and Iran fly in Tiananmen Square during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Beijing …
China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil linksCitizen Digital
… Photo/ Athletics Kenya Audio By Vocalize The World Athletics Relays 2026 officially get underway today in Gaborone, Botswana, with Team Kenya stepping onto the track in search of qualification places for the 2027 WorldChampionships in Beijing and the World Athletics Ultimate Cham …
World Relays : Kenya begins hunt for global qualification slotsGerman police responded to Leipzig-Halle airport after discovering an explosives-laden drone on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object nearby before landing safely, prompting diversions for several hours. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia for the incident, though authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
German police responded to Leipzig-Halle airport after discovering an explosives-laden drone on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object nearby before landing safely, prompting diversions for several hours. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia for the incident, though authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan's largest military drills of the year, the annual "Han Kuang" exercise running August 5-14, involve combat scenarios for troops and reservists practising responses to a potential Chinese invasion. Civilians will participate in exercises including air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
German police responded to a security incident at Leipzig-Halle airport after an explosives-laden drone was discovered on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft also collided with an unknown flying object before landing safely. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia, though authorities said the investigation was ongoing.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has opened a Consulate General in Guangzhou to strengthen trade and investment ties with China and provide consular services to Kenyans in southern China. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'oei presided over the inauguration, describing it as a significant milestone in Kenya's engagement with one of China's most economically vibrant regions.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has inaugurated a new Consulate General in Guangzhou to deepen trade ties with China and bring consular services closer to Kenyans in the south. The consulate covers Guangdong, Fujian and Hainan Provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and will serve Kenyans in the region while supporting Chinese partners engaged in trade and investment with Kenya.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Julius Yego, Kenya's former world champion javelin thrower and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, is preparing for his final Commonwealth Games appearance in Glasgow, where he won his first gold medal in 2014 and became the first Kenyan to win the men's javelin title at the Games.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Vietnamese cargo ship carrying 62 people sank in stormy weather in the South China Sea on Sunday. Rescuers, supported by Chinese forces, saved 45 people, with authorities actively searching for 17 remaining.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Vietnamese cargo vessel with 62 crew members sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea, according to Chinese state media. Of the crew, 39 were rescued and 23 remain missing; Chinese and Vietnamese vessels are conducting search and rescue operations.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Trump warned China and Russia against selling weapons to Iran, saying he believes assurances from Xi Jinping and Putin that they are not currently doing so. The warning comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are providing Iran with targeting information following strikes on U.S. bases.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A visitor to Changsha and Beijing describes abundant tree-lined streets, walking and cycling paths, and free public parks that serve as vibrant community spaces where residents exercise, play, and socialise. The accessibility and lack of entry fees foster a sense of belonging among all users.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has asked Thailand to extradite journalist Bai Zhaodong, who has been detained at a Bangkok immigration centre since January. Rights groups Reporters Without Borders and Safeguard Defenders say Bai faces political persecution and torture for his reporting on Chinese government corruption, and have urged Thailand not to deport him.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As the Diamond League circuit nears its conclusion, Kenyan stars Edmund Serem, Simon Koech, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi are among those competing for points to qualify for the finals in Brussels on September 4-5. Wanyonyi leads the 800m/1000m standings with 22 points after setting a 1000m world record in Monaco, while Serem and Koech have already secured their places in the final.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
China expelled Ma Xingrui, 66, a former top Xinjiang official and Politburo member, from the Communist Party and removed him from all posts over corruption allegations including nepotism, bribery, and paying for sex, according to state media.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China successfully landed a reusable Long March-10B rocket for the first time on Friday, according to its space agency, marking a major step in its space ambitions and in reducing launch costs. The first stage was recovered via a net-capture system on a seaborne platform after the rocket placed a satellite into orbit from Hainan.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a state visit to Beijing, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah secured commitments from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to step up cooperation in energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors. Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking investment to implement election pledges to create jobs and diversify the Namibian economy.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa has signed a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar after completing a move from Tanzanian club Simba Queens, where she spent four years. Shikangwa views the transfer as a platform to advance her career and compete at the highest level.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has released Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, an unregistered congregation, after being detained since October on suspicion of illegal use of information networks. Jin's release followed U.S. President Donald Trump raising his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, and he has since arrived in Los Angeles.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has released Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, an unregistered congregation, after being detained since October on suspicion of illegal use of information networks. US President Donald Trump raised Jin's case with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, and Jin has since arrived in Los Angeles.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China and Russia will conduct their annual joint naval exercises this month off Qingdao and conduct patrols in unspecified areas of the Pacific Ocean, according to Beijing's defence ministry.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 25.3-kilometre A104 highway upgrade from James Gichuru Road Junction to Rironi, meant to be completed by August 2020, remains incomplete. The project has affected businesses, with fuel stations and other establishments remaining closed or relocated.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A small aircraft about the size of a car crashed into CITIC Tower, a 108-storey skyscraper in Beijing's central business district, on Friday, causing damage to glass panels on a high floor. Police closed roads and restricted photography at the scene, with no immediate official comment.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese tech giant Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit against the US Defense Department over its inclusion in a list of companies the Pentagon says have ties to the Chinese military. Alibaba denies it is a military-linked firm and says the designation is "arbitrary and capricious."
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese tech giant Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit against the US Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm, contesting the Pentagon's decision to include it in a list of companies with ties to the Chinese military. Alibaba says the determination is "arbitrary and capricious" and has no basis in fact or law.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya sits at the intersection of competing interests from Washington, Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow, with its strategic position on Indian Ocean trade routes and as East Africa's largest economy making it a contested prize in a broader geopolitical competition.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told US President Donald Trump at a G7 summit that sanctions and pressure on North Korea are not working, citing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia stemming from the Ukraine war as the reason for diminished sanctions effectiveness.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has introduced draft regulations to curb "unfair" competition among food delivery platforms like Meituan and Taobao Shangou, targeting subsidy campaigns that artificially reduce prices. The proposed rules would prevent platforms from coercing merchants into subsidy schemes or forcing merchants and delivery drivers to bear subsidy costs.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's foreign minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart that all sides must "genuinely implement" their commitments after Tehran and Washington reached a memorandum of understanding to end their war, and called for careful handling of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China has recently hosted multiple world leaders and senior officials, positioning itself as a major economic, technological, and diplomatic power through initiatives like the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation that focus on trade, infrastructure, and investment partnerships.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
China's foreign minister told Pakistan that the second phase of US-Iran negotiations, which Pakistan has helped mediate and which are set to produce a memorandum of understanding on Friday, will be "more difficult" than the first stage. Wang Yi said the current consensus is a new starting point, not a final destination, and called for greater UN Security Council involvement and sustained efforts from all parties toward lasting Middle East peace.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taiwan's National Security Bureau has launched a website inviting Chinese citizens who share democratic values to report intelligence on Beijing. The platform, modeled on practices of intelligence agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, was introduced as Taipei accuses Beijing of using espionage and infiltration to weaken its defences.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →