Global Affairs
US faces rising prices, weakening jobs market ahead of fed meeting
The Department of Labour reported that the Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% in August, pushed up mainly by higher housing and food costs.
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Hundreds arrested in ICE raid at Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Georgia
The 3,000-acre facility, operational for about a year, has been the focus of a multi-month criminal investigation into alleged unlawful employment practices, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Belgium knocks US off top spot in Kenyan coffee market
The US had been the largest buyer of Kenyan coffee in the previous 2022/23 season, when it purchased 11,228 tonnes worth Sh7.93 billion and commanded a 23.41 percent share of the country’s exports.
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Rwanda receives first group of migrants under US transfer programme
Rwanda had earlier announced on August 5 that it would accept up to 250 deportees from the United States, with each case subject to approval.
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Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged Greenland influence operation
Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said "any attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom [of Denmark] will of course be unacceptable
Global Affairs
US suspends Chikungunya vaccine following reports of serious side effects
Valneva received US approval for the vaccine in 2023, but concerns over side effects, particularly among older patients, prompted safety reviews this year, including by the European Medicines Agency.
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Pentagon ousts intelligence chief after Iran strike report dispute
In June, a leaked DIA report concluded that the attacks had only delayed Iran’s nuclear programme by a few months.
Global Affairs
US pushes for OAS-led force to replace Kenya in Haiti mission
Kenya currently provides the largest number of personnel for the multinational security support (MSS) force, while the United States bankrolls the operation.
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US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules
Visas will be revoked if there are indications of "overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety or engaging in any form of terrorist activity
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US report flags extrajudicial killings in Kenya during 2024 protests
The report draws on findings from major human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, which accused police of excessive and unlawful use of force
Global Affairs
Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions allow
Aref said Iran is prepared to negotiate on equal terms to protect its national interests and would be willing to hold face-to-face discussions with Washington if circumstances permit.
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Kenyan, three others charged in US over alleged arms supply to Mexican cartel
Court filings name the suspects as Elisha Odhiambo Asumo of Kenya, Ugandans Michael Katungi Mpeirwe and Peter Dimitrov Mirchev, and Tanzanian Subiro Osmund Mwapinga.