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Ruto set for first official US trip under Trump
The trip is being closely watched as a test of Kenya’s diplomatic standing in Washington
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Zelensky heads to Washington after Trump’s talks with Putin
Zelensky made the announcement after holding a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump
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Trump administration weighs refugee cap of 40,000, prioritizing white South Africans
Besides Afrikaners, the U.S. also expects to admit some Afghans who supported U.S. forces during the war and may allocate spaces to Ukrainians.
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Trump–Putin summit ends without ceasefire deal on Ukraine
The two leaders met for nearly three hours in Anchorage and later issued brief joint remarks before leaving without taking questions from the press.
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Europe’s car exporters still in limbo over US tariff implementation
The U.S. and European Union agreed in late July to set import tariffs on most European goods, including cars, at 15%
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Trump nominates ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador
Bruce, a conservative commentator for more than two decades on Fox News, has built a reputation for her sharp criticism of liberal politics
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Trump demands Intel CEO quit over China allegations
His demand comes just months after Tan’s appointment in March to lead the turnaround of the American semiconductor pioneer, which has struggled to keep pace with global competitors.
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US demands up to Sh1.9 million visa bond on Zambian, Malawian travelers
The Trump administration has aggressively clamped down on immigration and continues to tighten requirements for securing US visas
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US House panel subpoenas Clintons in Epstein probe
The Clintons were among multiple former government officials summoned by investigators in a major escalation of the controversy surrounding the investigation into the disgraced financier
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US Attorney General orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe
Prosecutors will submit evidence to a grand jury, a group of members of the public who will decide whether formal charges will be filed
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US Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as top DC prosecutor
Pirro, who previously served as a county prosecutor and elected judge in New York, was confirmed in a 50–45 vote.
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Trump fires top economic official after disputed jobs data
McEntarfer had worked in government for more than two decades before being appointed commissioner in 2023.