Latest world stories from across Kenya.
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…
The United States has issued a stark warning to global shipping, urging vessels to abandon established transit lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and divert closer to Oman after naval authorities flagged an active threat from sea mines. In an…
Iran has called on the American public to demand accountability from the US government over what it describes as an illegal and unprovoked war against the country. In a statement on May 1, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil…
Ukraine’s top military commander has ordered a strict time limit on how long soldiers can stay at the front line, in a major move aimed at easing pressure on exhausted troops as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Commander-in-Chief…
Yemen has declared firm political support for Iran and issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump, blaming the United States (U.S) and Israel for escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global maritime security.…
The first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel in 33 years have stalled after Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group rejects any direct negotiations with Israel, calling the proposed negotiations dangerous and harmful to the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the European Union (EU) to speed up work on a new package of sanctions against Russia following overnight attacks that killed at least four people and injured more than 30 across…
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of flights between Doha and several destinations across the Middle East, reinstating daily service to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Syria. In a statement issued on 23 April, the airline said…
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has called on Lebanon to cooperate with Israel in confronting Hezbollah, describing the Iran-backed group as the primary barrier to peace and stability for both countries. According to Al Jazeera on…
Arab countries have sharply stepped up pressure on Iran, demanding that Tehran pay compensation for economic damage caused by recent attacks and the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The demand was made during an emergency meeting of…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reported to skip the upcoming France–Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The development comes as preparations intensify for the high-level diplomatic gathering expected to bring together African…
The United States has begun the process of refunding billions of dollars in tariffs imposed during President Donald Trump’s first administration, following a ruling by the Supreme Court. Starting April 20, 2026, businesses can file claims…
