A preliminary investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed all 260 people on board in June, has revealed a disturbing and unusual chain of events that unfolded in the first seconds after takeoff — and may hold the key to one of India’s most baffling…
In a tragic escalation of maritime hostilities in the Red Sea, four crew members of the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C are presumed dead following an attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The assault, which took place earlier this week near the port city of Hodeida, lasted two days and…
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensified sharply on Friday, as cross-border attacks claimed civilian lives and further strained diplomatic efforts for peace. Ukrainian drone and shelling operations killed three people in various Russian regions, while Russian missile strikes severely impacted eastern Ukraine, including a maternity hospital in Kharkiv. Deadly…
In a historic ruling, a court in Madagascar has sentenced a man to surgical castration and life imprisonment with hard labour for the rape and attempted murder of a six-year-old girl, marking the first application of the country’s controversial new law targeting sexual crimes against minors. The case, which occurred…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, is spearheading a vital dialogue on the gender–land–climate nexus, focusing on empowering women parliamentarians and duty bearers in shaping inclusive, sustainable land and climate policies. In a recent high-level regional meeting, stakeholders highlighted the urgent need to address gender…
At least 18 Palestinians were reported killed on Friday by Israeli forces in various parts of Gaza, according to the territory’s civil defence agency. Among the casualties were 10 individuals allegedly shot while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Shakoush area, northwest of Rafah—an incident adding to the growing concern…
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has pleaded guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges in a Chicago federal court as part of a plea agreement aimed at reducing his potential life sentence. Nicknamed “El Ratón” (The Mouse), Guzman Lopez admitted guilt to…
A somber mood has engulfed Kijauri Market in Borabu Constituency following a devastating road accident that has claimed the lives of at least seven people. The accident involved a lorry transporting tea leaves and a public service matatu, resulting in extensive damage and multiple casualties. According to eyewitnesses, the lorry…
Content creator and entrepreneur Kakan Maiyo has been released on a cash bail of Ksh.10,000 after spending two nights in custody at Muthaiga Police Station. Initially slated to appear in Milimani court, Maiyo was instead returned to the station, facing accusations of incitement and spreading alarming content targeting law enforcement…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has elected Commissioner Fahima Araphat Abdallah as its new Vice Chairperson. Her appointment was confirmed during the Commission’s 288th plenary meeting held just hours after the swearing-in of the new IEBC leadership on Friday, July 11, 2025. The announcement was made by newly…