Latest international stories from across Kenya.
A trial of potential treatments for the species of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has begun, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. The first patient has been enrolled in DR…
Prince Harry will not be joined by his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children when he visits the UK next week, it is understood. Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will not travel to London, as had originally been planned, after it…
Large crowds of black-clad mourners have gathered outside Tehran’s main mosque to pay their respects to Iran’s former supreme leader on the first day of his funeral commemorations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body is currently lying in state…
The only realistic scenario for the development of the global energy sector is a “rational technological choice”, which involves retaining hydrocarbons as the primary energy source whilst simultaneously increasing the share of renewable…
A man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located…
Russian forces launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 18 people, in what the city’s mayor has described as the “most massive attack” on the Ukrainian capital. Vitaly Klitschko declared Friday a day of mourning…
In May, the 11th annual meeting of the New Development Bank’s Board of Governors was held in Moscow. It was one of the key events on the agenda for economic cooperation among the BRICS+ countries. The meeting took place against a backdrop…
As the Communist Party of China (CPC) marks its 105th anniversary, its journey represents a mission of resilience, innovation and strong leadership. Staying true to its founding aspiration, the CPC has led one of the most far-reaching…
Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says. The current outbreak of the deadly disease has so far…
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”,…
