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We'll never surrender to Israel and the US -Iran’s Pezeshkian
Pezeshkian told the world that Iran’s enemies "must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people to their graves."
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IMF advises Kenya to reinforce budget discipline as Middle East war raises risks
The caution came from the International Monetary Fund after its team met government officials in Nairobi and warned that the country must reinforce fiscal discipline to protect the economy from external shocks...
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Iran envoy in Kenya says military response was self-defence after ‘unprovoked aggression’
Iran’s ambassador to Kenya says Tehran’s strikes targeted only military bases in self-defence, as Israel and the US justify their action and European leaders question its legality and regional impact.
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What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran’s airspace was shut following the strikes, according to Tasnim News Agency, as authorities moved to secure the country’s skies.
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US diplomat jailed for life over sexual abuse of teenage girls in Burkina Faso
The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood, a US Justice Department program launched in 2006 to address sexual exploitation of children. Authorities said the abuse occurred in 2022 and 2023 in Ouagado...
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Kenya Airways cancels New York flights, cites adverse weather conditions
The national carrier said the blizzard warning and adverse weather conditions affecting several parts of the United States, including New York, had led airport authorities to suspend flight operations for speci...
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US to pull back most troops from Syria as regional tensions rise
US troops have operated in Syria since 2015, initially deployed to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) and support local forces. Currently, about 1,000 personnel remain, but officials say most will be withdrawn ove...
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US embassy in Nairobi to close on Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is an annual federal holiday in the United States that honours the country’s past presidents. At the federal level, it is officially known as Washington’s Birthday and is celebrated on the third...
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US and Iran prepare for Oman talks amid rising conflict fears
President Donald Trump has warned that the US could strike Iran if no agreement is reached. The US has sent thousands of troops to the region, along with what Trump calls an “armada,” which includes an aircraft...
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U.S. to review Uganda ties after Muhoozi’s controversial tweets
The senator urged President Donald Trump’s administration to reevaluate the U.S.-Uganda security partnership, warning that American personnel, U.S. interests, and civilian lives in the region are at risk.
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US Northeast faces deadly snow, cold, and widespread disruption
The National Weather Service reported that some northeastern cities recorded more than 20 inches of snow in just a single day. In Canada, southern Ontario faced major disruptions, with schools closed and transp...
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Ethiopian Airlines cancels U.S. flights over adverse weather
In a customer notice, the airline said the cancellations affect four flights scheduled between January 24 and January 25, citing safety concerns linked to deteriorating weather conditions in the two U.S. cities...