Latest international stories from across Kenya.
Heavy security personnel has been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without “intimidation, threats or…
The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said it had struck…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, and work with Cambodia to make sustained efforts to root out the chronic problem of telecom fraud. Xi made the remarks when…
King Charles has disclosed he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 – becoming the first monarch to reveal their tax bill. The level of tax paid by the King puts him in the top 100 of UK taxpayers. The Prince of Wales declared he paid £7.76m…
Rescuers are searching through rubble in a rush to save lives after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela near the capital, killing at least 235 people and injuring at least 4,300. In Caracas and the nearby coastal city of La Guaira,…
Back-to-back earthquakes have killed at least 32 people in Venezuela, with at least 700 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez says. The US Geological Survey earlier calculated a 44% chance of more than 10,000 fatalities, and a 30%…
The Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to US$1 billion to the Republic of South Africa. The funds are intended for the implementation of a programme to modernise the infrastructure of urban…
The head of the global nuclear watchdog has said it will carry out inspections in Iran under the country’s preliminary peace agreement with the US. “The inspections will indeed take place,” International Atomic Energy Agency director…
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola – a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The doctor was “immediately admitted to a specialised facility” and is in a stable condition, the…
Tens of thousands of homes in western France are without power, with temperatures set to peak across the country on Wednesday during a record-breaking heatwave. About 68,000 homes in Brittany have been affected, with electricity unlikely…
More than 600 leaders, policymakers, innovators, academics, and civil society representatives from across Africa and beyond are expected to gather in Addis Ababa on 29 and 30 July for the inaugural World Public Summit Africa. The…
Iran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war. Following negotiations in…
France has banned alcohol at some events at a massive national music festival on Sunday as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels. Annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets across France. But with a…
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has arrived in Kenya for an official visit. The visit is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Kenya and the Commonwealth family of nations. Botchwey is expected to hold…
The presidents of the US and Iran have signed an initial peace deal aiming to end the war, allowing it to immediately take effect. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a $300bn (£224bn) plan for Iran’s “reconstruction”,…
US President Donald Trump has warned that the Iran deal – set to be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland – is “not final”. He says the US could resume attacks if the agreement doesn’t work out. “If they don’t behave, we’ll go right…
China has released a comprehensive white paper detailing its vision for reforming global governance, positioning Beijing as a key advocate for multilateralism, development cooperation, and increased representation for developing countries…
The formula for healthcare sovereignty The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how important resilient healthcare systems, domestic scientific developments, and a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing sector are for states. In recent years,…
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million, early projections suggest. Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against, to 45% for. The…
President Donald Trump has said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing. In a post on social media, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route,…
The US military has killed the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in an airstrike, President Donald Trump has announced. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to…
A deal with the US to end fighting in Iran is close and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister has said. Seyed Abbas Araghchi told state TV the deal also includes the lifting of a US blockade of Iran, but that…
At the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), global and diplomatic leaders commemorated the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations with a unified call for enhanced communication between nations, cultures, and faiths. They…
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should consolidate the foundation of political mutual…
