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… Visitors come from Indonesia and abroad, with China, the Netherlands and Japan among the leading international sources. …
Inside Bandung, where Indonesia’s Africa story beganCitizen Digital
… According to Murugi, an individual known as Kioni later introduced her to a training camp and helped facilitate her move to Japan when she was 14. …
Ex-marathoner Beatrice Murugi starts treatment at KNHCitizen Digital
… The alert, which asked people to remain indoors and avoid open areas, was lifted a short while later. - UK, French support - G7 leaders representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States called on the Houthis to "immediately cease all mil …
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands fleeThe Standard
… The week-long programme has brought together cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anaesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses and other specialists from Japan, the United States, Sweden and Canada to work alongside KNH's multidisciplinary cardiac team.Each procedure take …
10 hearts, one mission: Global specialists join KNH for heart surgeriesThe Standard
… Italy-based Fariba Hashimi powered home second in the women's road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph "something special"."I can't explain my feelings now," said the 23-year-old, before reflecting on how she was attacked with stones and trained disguised as a man when …
Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silverCitizen Digital
… The company's Scam Detection feature, which warns users of potentially fraudulent calls, has also expanded to more countries and languages, with Japan, Canada and India named among the newly supported markets. …
One UI 9 brings smarter Galaxy AI tools to more devicesThe Standard
… It was the opening day of boxing at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan's Aichi prefecture. …
'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games goldThe Standard
… The launch came eight days after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea -- also called the Sea of Japan -- as part of what it later described as a joint firepower drill. …
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: SeoulCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump talk during a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. …
Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctionsCitizen Digital
… Official sources link the room nights and economic impact directly to the championships, but do not attribute the state’s overall visitor recovery to the event.Tokyo, host of the 2025 championships, recorded 3.2668 million international visitor arrivals to Japan in September 2025 …
Kenya bets on 2029 World Athletics Championships to grow tourismThe Museum of the Asian-African Conference in Bandung preserves the 1955 gathering where Asian and African leaders challenged colonialism and demanded greater voice for newly independent nations. Indonesian officials frame this legacy as underpinning ongoing cooperation between Asia and Africa today.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Museum of the Asian-African Conference in Bandung preserves the 1955 gathering where Asian and African leaders challenged colonialism and demanded greater voice for newly independent nations. Indonesian officials frame this legacy as underpinning ongoing cooperation between Asia and Africa today.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Kenyan athlete Beatrice Murugi has been transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital and is expected to undergo surgery later in the week. Her treatment follows a media appeal highlighting her financial struggles with persistent health problems while caring for her child.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching deadly strikes killing civilians and prisoners, as the Iran-backed group seizes strategic Red Sea territory. The UN forecasts over 230,000 displaced in coming months, with hundreds already dead and thousands fleeing the Houthi takeover.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ten heart patients at Kenyatta National Hospital are undergoing specialised open-heart surgery this week as international cardiac specialists from Japan, the United States, Sweden and Canada work with Kenyan doctors to expand access to advanced cardiac care and transfer skills to local health professionals.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fariba Hashimi, an Italy-based Afghan cyclist, won a silver medal in the women's road race near Nagoya during the Asian Games on Tuesday. Hashimi disguised herself as a man to pursue cycling as a teenager in Afghanistan before the Taliban curtailed women's freedoms, and she hopes her achievement inspires the next generation of Afghan women.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Samsung Electronics is rolling out One UI 9 software to Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra devices, bringing an expanded set of Galaxy AI features alongside a smoother experience across the device lineup. The update includes new tools like My FanCam, which automatically tracks and centers a selected person in videos.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indian light middleweight Sumit Kundu, who quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury, won his opening Asian Games match with a unanimous decision against Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri on Monday. The 23-year-old from Haryana, competing in the 70kg category, faces Iraq's Ali Qasim Hamdan Al-Sarray in the last 16.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said. The launch came days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its nuclear-armed status and rejected a UN nuclear watchdog resolution demanding it halt nuclear activities.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump has signed legislation authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, Putin and senior officials, Moscow's shadow fleet of tankers, and allows Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with economic analyses from previous editions showing substantial revenue potential. The 2025 Tokyo championships generated $522 million in total impact; Budapest 2023 generated $403 million; Eugene 2022 generated $153.4 million in direct economic gains; and London 2017 generated $104.1 million in direct benefit. Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, food and beverage, merchandise, and exhibition space rentals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya are facing weather challenges after record rainfall forced evacuations from temporary lodgings. Organisers are now concerned that a typhoon forecast to hit Japan's main island on Sunday could disrupt the Games, which are housing over 17,000 athletes on a cruise ship, in hotels, and temporary huts due to the lack of a traditional athletes' village.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The St Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship MV Sward was freed near Garacadin after nearly five months in pirate hands following payment of an undisclosed ransom, with crew comprising Syrian and Indian nationals unharmed. The release highlights how Somali piracy has adapted and professionalized, according to maritime security commentators concerned about the resurgence of attacks off the Somali coast.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-23 women's basketball team defeated Slovenia 18-15 in their FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup opener in Wuhan, China on Wednesday, in what the source describes as an impressive victory in Pool D alongside global contenders the United States, Australia, and Japan.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan's 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya on Saturday, offering fans a chance to attend a major multi-sport event after COVID-19 restrictions barred spectators from almost all Olympic events. Public interest has been muted, with organizers struggling to shift tickets, and torrential rain in the buildup caused evacuations and venue damage.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Beatrice Murugi discovered her running talent in Standard Four and eventually competed professionally for Toyota after training in Japan from age 14. Health problems later ended her athletics career, and she now lives in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Diageo's sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion (approximately Ksh.297.9 billion). The regulator imposed conditions including requirements that EABL reserve funds for outstanding liabilities and allocate 20% of cooler space in retail outlets to competitors' drinks.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tokyo police arrested two 25-year-old American women at Haneda airport for allegedly smuggling cannabis valued at approximately $970,000 in their luggage from New York. One suspect claimed she accepted the job partly because of the free trip to Japan; the other denies knowing about the drugs.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Indonesian authorities and rescuers saved six orangutans, including two nursing infants, from wildfires in West Kalimantan province over the past week, bringing the monthly total to 15. The apes were stuck on plantations after fires blocked their access to forest habitat.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Japan has asked for revision of a new UN-adopted world map because it shows the disputed Kuril islands (known in Japan as the Northern Territories) in the same colour as Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the Equal Earth cartographic projection, which makes Africa larger while shrinking North America and Europe.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday in a funeral attended by dignitaries including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William. The king died on August 28, aged 89.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto and Japan's Princess Takamado discussed expanding bilateral cooperation on clean and sustainable energy, climate action, trade and investment. Kenya continues to position itself as a regional leader in renewable energy and seeks to attract investment into sustainable infrastructure.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
China, one of the world's largest fish consumers, has joined eight regional fisheries management organizations to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and advance global strategies for sustainable fisheries governance.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Panama Canal will reduce daily traffic from 36 to 32 ships and lower maximum vessel draft from 15.24 to 14.63 meters starting Friday, in response to severe drought caused by El Niño. The drought, which carries an emergency declaration from Panama, is expected to last until mid-2027 and threatens operations of the locks that rely on freshwater from rainfall and artificial lakes to function.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The recently concluded humanoid robotic games in China showcased advanced science, technology, and artificial intelligence, with robots demonstrating the ability to run, play games like tennis, and balance like humans through complex sensors and computer processing power.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An aviation workers' strike in its second day left numerous passengers stranded at airports across Kenya, including at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where some overnight passengers lacked accommodation and many flights were cancelled or rescheduled.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Japan has relaxed overtime regulation effective Tuesday, removing pressure on businesses to cap monthly overtime at 45 hours, a move intended to spur economic growth but criticized as a return to workaholic culture. The change follows a government growth strategy calling for revised work-hour oversight, amid reports that the 45-hour guidance restricted activity for about 20 percent of Japan's small and mid-sized businesses.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →