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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added KaShawn Nicola Roper, a Kansas City woman accused of murder, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, significantly expanding the national search for a suspect who has been on the run for…
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has vowed to force a vote in Congress to block nearly $500 million (Ksh64.6 billion) in U.S. military assistance to Israel, hours after Italy suspended a longstanding defense cooperation agreement with the…
China has warned that it will retaliate if the United States keeps pushing for the tariff hike on the allegation that Beijing is supplying military support to Iran. The tariff hike follows US President Donald Trump’s warning that any…
The Republic of Somaliland has offered the United States (U.S) access to military bases and mineral resources as it steps up its campaign for international recognition. The proposal comes as the U.S weighs options to counter Iran-backed…
The European Union (EU) told the United Nations (UN) Security Council (UNSC) that the war in Ukraine can end immediately if Russia withdraws its forces and stops its attacks, placing full responsibility for the conflict on Moscow during an…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an expansion of Israel’s military campaign in southern Lebanon, rejecting European calls for restraint as fighting along the northern border escalates. In a statement delivered by…
USS George H.W. Bush has entered the Mediterranean Sea as the United States (U.S) deploys a third supercarrier to the region, marking a significant expansion of American naval power during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury. The USS George…
Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel has dismissed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, saying his country has survived 67 years of sustained hostility. Speaking in an interview on April 12, Díaz-Canel questioned the effectiveness of…
The United States (U.S) has warned it will criminally prosecute any individual, company, or government involved in the purchase, sale, transport, or financing of Iranian oil still subject to U.S. sanctions. The warning was issued on April…
Putin has tightened security around his Valdai residence after satellite images revealed the rapid construction of seven new Pantsir-S1 air defence towers, pushing the total number of protective systems around the compound to 27. The…
Russia has said the war in Ukraine could end immediately if President Volodymyr Zelensky makes what the Kremlin described as necessary and well-known decisions. The statement was made by Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov in an…
An Iranian lawmaker has warned that Iran could seize and sell ships belonging to what it calls hostile nations if the United States (U.S) fails to pay compensation for damage caused in the recent US–Iran conflict. The remarks were made on…
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Iran following the collapse of high-level nuclear negotiations, accusing Tehran of refusing to abandon its nuclear ambitions. In a strongly worded statement posted on Truth Social, Trump…
Businessman and billionaire Elon Musk has publicly criticized South Africa after his satellite internet company, Starlink, was denied a license to operate in the country. According to the businessman, the decision is linked to regulatory…
Pakistan’s carefully balanced role in Middle East diplomacy is under strain after a social media post attributed to Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif drew condemnation at home and abroad, raising questions about whether Islamabad is…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after reports emerged that Tehran had begun demanding payments from vessels seeking safe passage through the vital…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine to coincide with the Orthodox Easter holiday, ordering Russian forces to halt combat operations from 4:00 pm Moscow time on Friday, April 11, until…
Virginia has taken a major step on worker pay after Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a new law raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour (Ksh2,175). The bill was signed in Richmond on April 8, 2026, ending years of…
Negative opinions of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keep growing among Americans, especially among younger adults across political parties, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. A nationally representative survey of…
A new clash between President Donald Trump and CNN has erupted amid increasing tensions with Iran, reigniting a familiar fight over media credibility, national security stories, and who determines success or failure in war. The latest…
In a stunning reversal that has left Washington stunned, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday night, less than two hours before his own self-imposed deadline to unleash devastating strikes on the…
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that his country continues to support ceasefires as an important step toward ending wars, saving lives, and allowing diplomacy to work. Speaking about Russia’s war against Ukraine as…
The Israel Defense Forces has announced a ceasefire in its operation against Iran following directives from Israel’s political leadership on April 8, 2026. In a statement by the IDF, the defense force expressed that Israel was ready to…
Spain has urged its nationals living in Qatar to ensure they have sufficient food, water and medication at home and to closely follow official safety instructions, as diplomatic missions continue monitoring the regional situation in the…
