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… Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington. …
China, Russia to hold joint naval drillsCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump speaks during the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House on February 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. …
US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy withinThe Standard
… Moscow and Beijing share close economic and diplomatic ties, with their relations strengthened by shared opposition to a global order dominated by Washington.The Chinese and Russian militaries have held regular joint exercises in recent years, a partnership that Western and some …
China, Russia to hold joint naval drillsCitizen Digital
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Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250Citizen Digital
… ce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Youri Tielemans of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington …
Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue actCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order dealing with automobile repairs with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin in the Oval Office at the White House on June 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. …
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenshipCitizen Digital
… 5 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ramy Rabia (5) of Egypt in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup First Stage Group G match between Egypt and IR Iran at Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium) in Seattle, Washington …
'It was a dream': Egypt revel in historic World Cup momentThe Standard
… Meanwhile, Washington has exerted pressure on Kigali to scale back its defensive measures before the genocidal armed group FDLR has been neutralised. …
How illusion of replaying 2012 script is hurting peace in DRCCitizen Digital
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Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pactCitizen Digital
… Capitol on June 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Audio By Vocalize The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping housing affordability bill on Tuesday, sending President Donald Trump one of Congress's rare cross-party achievements as lawmakers face mounting pressure over the cost …
US Congress passes landmark housing affordability billThe US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines and service providers in the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, as Washington escalates economic pressure in its conflict with Tehran.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines and service providers in the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, as Washington escalates economic pressure in its conflict with Tehran.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Volker Turk, the U.N. rights chief, warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity and called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI, citing risks including disruptions to services, communications, and democratic systems. He pledged to press AI firms to reduce these risks during his address to the UN human rights council.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would be willing to become Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's running mate in 2027 if political calculations show Sifuna is the opposition candidate most capable of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua argued the opposition should prioritize defeating Ruto by selecting the candidate with strongest nationwide support, regardless of seniority or personal ambition.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order limiting birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's latest attempt to restrict the constitutional right after the Supreme Court had previously rejected his earlier effort.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil rights activists gathered in Washington on Friday for the "Defend the Vote" march to oppose Republican redistricting and voting restrictions pushed by President Trump ahead of November's midterm elections. Organized by Al Sharpton and led by Martin Luther King III, the demonstration drew support from over 90 civil rights, labor, faith and community organizations.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A child sexual abuse victim has filed a lawsuit in California federal court against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company's Grok chatbot used her decades-old abuse images to generate new abusive material and publish it to X (formerly Twitter).
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations urged child-safe design across the social media industry after Meta agreed to pay up to $16.7 billion to a coalition of US states and impose limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram, settling claims that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday aged 89. He had been on the throne since 1991 and was hospitalised in August due to complications from haemolytic anaemia, but adamantly refused to abdicate throughout his reign.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Saudi Arabia's Football Federation expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and welcomed his joint statement with Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom acknowledging mistakes and abandoning a plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, which had triggered global opposition.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meta agreed to pay up to $16.7 billion to a coalition of US states and impose new restrictions on teen use of Facebook and Instagram, resolving a landmark lawsuit over claims the company deliberately hooked young users, misled the public about risks, and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meta agreed to pay as much as $16.7 billion to a coalition of 29 US states and impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram, resolving a landmark trial that alleged the company deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about risks, and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has launched a flying vlog, taking viewers aboard a solo flight from Nairobi to Malindi. Mutua holds a Private Pilot Licence and has more than 300 flying hours; he plans to release episodes on Thursdays and Saturdays.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies. Congress approved a similar ban on military intelligence support in 2018, but rules implementing a 2022 congressional measure to bolster controls on civilian agencies have not yet been finalized.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Donald Trump's influence over Republican voters faces scrutiny as ten of his endorsed candidates have lost in Republican contests this cycle, with six defeats in August alone, coinciding with his approval ratings hitting record lows.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League chief Richard Masters says FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" with a botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, which was withdrawn after global backlash. UEFA and England's Football Association have withdrawn support for Infantino, and FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left his post over the controversy.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed 11 people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since June deals eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by the Iran-backed militant group on its troops in south Lebanon.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is entering fresh International Monetary Fund discussions after President William Ruto's government abandoned a $3.6 billion IMF programme in March last year due to missed performance targets, losing roughly Sh110 billion in expected funding and plunging the country into a budget crisis.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Polish government has condemned its exclusion from new European roaming rules for Starlink internet access, effective August 17, which will require Polish subscribers to submit passports when using the service outside Poland and sign up for more expensive premium plans. Polish officials suggested the exclusion could be linked to Poland's support for Ukraine, though Starlink has not explained the decision.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the confidence of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash. Despite support from US President Donald Trump and withdrawing the controversial proposal, Infantino's position remains precarious as three confederations have criticized his style of leadership.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that as foreign aid budgets in the U.S. and Europe face political pressure, Africa is shifting away from a model where aid decisions were made in Western boardrooms, toward one with greater local control. The Segal Family Foundation convened over 700 philanthropists and nonprofit leaders in Nairobi to discuss this transition.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced a joint letter from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC declaring that football "belongs to no individual," following his withdrawal of a plan to allow private investment in World Cup competitions after global backlash.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-4.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday by a 50–49 Senate vote, after Republicans dismissed Democratic concerns that he would politicize the Justice Department. Blanche had previously represented Trump in criminal trials before serving as acting attorney general.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An appeals court upheld an order halting work on President Trump's White House ballroom, ruling that such a massive overhaul requires explicit Congressional consent. The court stayed its decision for two weeks to allow Trump time to appeal to the Supreme Court.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and lashed out at media reports about dwindling weapons stockpiles, stating the country has "massive amounts of 'munitions' especially of certain types" and that large amounts are being manufactured and shipped as needed.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, a Filipino pastor and ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested in the Philippines in 2024 on human-trafficking charges. A 2021 US grand jury indicted Quiboloy for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, sex trafficking of children, and bulk cash smuggling, with allegations that girls and women aged 12 to 25 were recruited as personal assistants for sex and labor.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would face being "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through. Iran has tightened its grip on the waterway since February 28 and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, which has been a sticking point in talks.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank reports that artificial intelligence could enable developing countries to gain a century's worth of development in a decade if they address power, connectivity and skills gaps quickly. The report finds that developing economies face fewer job losses from AI than richer nations and have more to gain than to fear.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Spokane, Washington on suspicion of arson in connection with the Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands and destroyed hundreds of buildings across the city. The suspect was detained after a witness reportedly saw him near where the fire began, and authorities found waterproof matches and a butane lighter in his possession.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →