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Kenya secures 98.2 per cent zero-duty market access for exports in China trade deal
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Kenya secures 98.2 per cent zero-duty market access for exports in China trade deal

In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said the agreement follows sustained engagements with China after Beijing announced duty-free and quota-free (DFQF) market access for African goods, a framework that largely benefits Least Developed Countries (LDCs) while disadvantaging developing economies such as Kenya.

US and UK reduce forces in Qatar as tensions with Iran rise
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US and UK reduce forces in Qatar as tensions with Iran rise

The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed and will operate remotely, while the US embassy in Doha has urged staff to limit travel to the air base and exercise heightened caution. Human rights organizations report that more than 2,400 protesters have been killed during Iran’s crackdown, underlining the seriousness of the unrest.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday and chaired by President Ruto in his capacity as the party leader/HANDOUT
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UDA orders fresh polls in low-turnout areas

The directive applies to numerous regions nationwide and is part of the party’s effort to ensure its grassroots process is transparent and inclusive. UDA said the repeat polls will provide a fair chance for all members to participate fully in choosing their local leadership.

Israel cuts ties with seven UN agencies over bias and bureaucracy
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Israel cuts ties with seven UN agencies over bias and bureaucracy

Israel also cited repeated “virulent anti-Israel reports” from UNCTAD and ESCWA as reasons for its disengagement. The UN Alliance of Civilisations was described as “a platform for attacks against Israel,” while UN Energy was labelled “a wasteful organisation” reflecting the UN’s “excessive and inefficient bureaucracy.”

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