Latest world stories from across Kenya.
Morocco welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s decision not to renew the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), calling it a decisive step toward closing the protracted territorial dispute at the…
The United States has introduced a new Ebola-related travel requirement that will require passengers flying to the country from Kenya and other foreign destinations to sign a declaration confirming they have not been in the Democratic…
South Sudan, Somalia and Venezuela are among the countries with the lowest scores in the world for controlling public-sector corruption, according to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The index, released…
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung during an operation at Gemelli Hospital. According to a statement released from the Holy See Press Office on…
The latest world cost-of-living data reveals the cities where residents face some of the highest prices for everyday goods and services, with Swiss cities dominating the top of the ranking. Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s most…
Millions of people around the world consider religion an important part of their daily lives, though its significance varies greatly from one country to another. In some societies, large shares of the population identify with a religion…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026. Dozens of delegates staged a mass walkout as he arrived, leaving the hall half empty. But the PM was unbowed. “If there are any other moral…
Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are among the countries in the world with the strongest overall conditions for women in the latest global assessment of women’s wellbeing, security, and rights. The 2025/26 Women, Peace and Security…
The latest global cost-of-living data identifies the countries with the lowest everyday expenses and housing costs in the world, with several in Asia and Africa ranking prominently. Pakistan emerges as the country with the lowest…
Investigators have established how a helicopter carrying six passengers crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing all seven people on board. The Airbus EC130 B4, operated by helicopter charter company Lady Lori (Kenya) Ltd,…
The Government of Kenya has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, calling for an immediate end to the hostilities and respect for international law. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora…
Rwanda has emerged among the countries recording the highest levels of reported daily stress globally, with 64% of surveyed respondents saying they experienced significant stress during the previous day. The figure puts Rwanda joint top…
Finland has been ranked the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. Iceland and Denmark followed Finland, while Costa Rica moved into fourth place, recording the highest-ever…
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has paid an emotional tribute to Michele Sensi-Contugi, the country’s intelligence chief who died alongside his wife, Stephany Hollihan Vásconez, after a helicopter crash in Kenya. In a statement on August…
The Vatican has excommunicated senior leaders of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) after the group proceeded with the episcopal consecration of four priests without papal approval, declaring the act schismatic and warning…
Kenya has secured $750 million (Ksh97 billion) from the World Bank to support reforms aimed at tackling corruption, strengthening governance, and improving the management of public funds. The funding, approved on June 29, 2026, falls under…
Hungarian authorities have ordered the culling of approximately 3,000 pigs after confirming the country’s first outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs, the Hungary National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) said on Thursday. The…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the United States has made “significant progress” in negotiations with Iran, signaling that a possible deal to end the war could be announced soon, but cautioned that talks are not yet…
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Ted Cruz have introduced bipartisan legislation calling for a full reassessment of relations between the United States and Tanzania, following disputed elections held on October 29, 2025, and subsequent…
Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank, a leading gay rights defender who became one of the first openly gay members of Congress, has died at the age of 86, his family said. Frank represented Massachusetts in the House of Representatives for…
130 nations have signed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for safety and freedom of navigation at the Strait of Hormuz. By signing the UN push, the UN member states are aiming to protect commercial shipping in the…
China has sentenced two of its former defense ministers to death with a two-year reprieve in a major corruption case that has shaken the country’s military leadership. State media reported on Thursday, May 7, 2026, that Wei Fenghe and Li…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has alleged that Russia continued large-scale attacks despite the ceasefire, which has accounted for 1,820 violations of the ceasefire plan. Zelenskyy reported strikes on cities including…
US President Donald Trump has publicly defended the ongoing construction of a new White House ballroom, saying the project is bigger, better, and still within budget, even as political debate over its cost and funding intensifies. In a…
