Maharashtra, India – Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar was killed along with four others on Wednesday morning after their chartered aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport, officials confirmed. The 66-year-old Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics and a key player in India’s financial hub…
Seoul, South Korea – A South Korean court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for accepting lavish gifts from the Unification Church, a controversial religious sect, while acquitting her of stock manipulation and campaign finance violations. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday by Judge…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has voiced concern over what he termed instances of judicial overreach, warning that certain court decisions risk undermining public interest and stalling government policy implementation. Speaking on Wednesday during the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges at State House, Nairobi, the…
Nairobi, Kenya – Public service vehicle operators have announced a nationwide strike starting Monday, citing a surge in incidents where boda boda riders have allegedly torched matatus and other vehicles. The move threatens to paralyse transport across the country, underscoring growing tensions between matatu operators and boda boda riders. Operators…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by survivors and families affected by the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast, ruling that the case lacked sufficient legal merit. The decision has reopened painful wounds for victims and families who have lived with trauma, injuries, and economic hardship for…
Nairobi, Kenya – Global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Kenya’s credit rating from Caa1 to B3, changing the outlook to stable. The move offers some relief after years of economic strain and mounting debt pressure, signalling that the country’s near-term risk of default has reduced. Why the Upgrade Matters…
Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has intensified his campaign efforts in support of President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party vehicle for the 2027 General Elections. On Tuesday, Mudavadi engaged a delegation of more than 200 supporters under the banner of…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto on Wednesday morning presided over the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges, a move expected to strengthen Kenya’s judicial capacity and ease the growing backlog of cases across the country. Strengthening Judicial Capacity Speaking during the ceremony, President Ruto congratulated the…
Kolkata, India – An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has triggered heightened concern across Asia, with several countries tightening screening measures at airports and border points to guard against potential spread. Regional Response Thailand has begun screening passengers at three international airports in Bangkok…
Stockholm, Sweden – The Swedish government is pressing ahead with plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 in serious cases, a move aimed at curbing the growing recruitment of children into criminal gangs. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described the situation as an “emergency,” stressing that…