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Trump’s Blunder That Derailed Near Iran Peace Deal
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Trump’s Blunder That Derailed Near Iran Peace Deal

Senior officials in the Trump administration are privately admitting that President Donald Trump’s public statements on social media and media interviews have seriously damaged delicate ceasefire talks with Iran, according to people…

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Americans Demand Answers From Trump as Tens of Millions Go Missing
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Americans Demand Answers From Trump as Tens of Millions Go Missing

Democrats in Congress want President Donald Trump to explain what happened to tens of millions of dollars paid in settlements to a presidential library fund that no longer exists. Settlements Directed to Library Fund Four companies,…

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Inside Trump’s Plan to Gift Himself Medal of Honor
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Inside Trump’s Plan to Gift Himself Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a controversial move to award himself the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States, despite having no record of military service. According to The Wall Street…

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40 Israelis Detained in Russia
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40 Israelis Detained in Russia

Forty Israeli citizens were detained at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport after arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on April 20, 2026. Russian security forces questioned the group on suspicion…

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Trump Makes a Fresh Move to Solve Mental Illness in US
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Trump Makes a Fresh Move to Solve Mental Illness in US

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing serious mental illness in the United States by accelerating access to experimental and emerging treatments, including psychedelic-based therapies. Trump signed…

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Rest in Peace: Democratic Senator Mourns The Death of His Daughter
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Rest in Peace: Democratic Senator Mourns The Death of His Daughter

U.S. Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, announced Monday that his 36-year-old daughter Madison Warner died after a long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. The senator’s office posted the announcement on X.…

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Trump Disagrees With His Secretary Over Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict
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Trump Disagrees With His Secretary Over Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict

President Trump said on Monday, April 20th, that he disagreed with Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s statement that gas prices may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. Trump made the comments in a phone interview with The Hill. “No,…

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Farmers in Kenya Warned After 250 Bags of Fake Fertilizer Seized
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Farmers in Kenya Warned After 250 Bags of Fake Fertilizer Seized

250 bags of fake fertilizer linked to agricultural criminal networks have been seized in Kakamega during a raid targeting illegal agricultural inputs in Kenya. The operation on illegal agricultural inputs was carried out by the…

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Kenya Closes Haiti Chapter as 653 Police Officers Return Home
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Kenya Closes Haiti Chapter as 653 Police Officers Return Home

Interior Ministry Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has confirmed the return of the final batch of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti, marking the winding down of the country’s participation in the Multinational Security Support…

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Qatar Reopens Airspace for International Carriers in Phased Restart
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Qatar Reopens Airspace for International Carriers in Phased Restart

Qatar has announced the gradual resumption of foreign airline operations at Hamad International Airport after weeks of disruption linked to regional security tensions in the Middle East. In a notice dated April 20 2026, Qatar Civil…

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Russia Admits Palestinian State May Never Be Born
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Russia Admits Palestinian State May Never Be Born

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that the prospects of establishing a Palestinian state are becoming increasingly slim, citing public statements by Israeli leaders rejecting the very possibility of Palestinian statehood…

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Govt Orders Immediate Closure of All KIM Campuses Nationwide
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Govt Orders Immediate Closure of All KIM Campuses Nationwide

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and ordered the immediate closure of all its campuses across Kenya. In a notice dated April 20…

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Taxpayers Association Raises Questions on Matatu Fare Profits
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Taxpayers Association Raises Questions on Matatu Fare Profits

The Taxpayers Association of Kenya has raised concerns over the fare hikes and profits in the country linked to the new EPRA fuel prices. Citing the price increase by owners of electric buses, the association has argued that the change in…

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NTSA Rolls Out Stricter KD Plate Rules in New Crackdown on Misuse
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NTSA Rolls Out Stricter KD Plate Rules in New Crackdown on Misuse

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has moved to tighten controls on dealer registration plates, commonly known as KD plates This move is aimed at curbing rising misuse and reinforcing compliance with road safety…

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Kenya Charging Ksh4,657 Tax for Starlink Connection Every Month
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Kenya Charging Ksh4,657 Tax for Starlink Connection Every Month

Kenya charges a combination of Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duty on internet and digital services for Starlink users, a tax structure that raises the cost of connectivity above the advertised price. A Kenyan Starlink user has revealed…

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Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks With US Over Ceasefire Breach
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Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks With US Over Ceasefire Breach

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has ruled out any fresh talks with the United States (US) after accusing Washington of breaching a ceasefire agreement from the start of its implementation. In a series of announcements…

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Haiti Civilians Block Kenyan Police Over Withdrawal Fears
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Haiti Civilians Block Kenyan Police Over Withdrawal Fears

Civilians in Haiti have reportedly blocked the movement of Kenyan police officers from exiting the country after their mission, citing fears of gang return. According to reports surfacing on April 20, Radio Generation confirmed residents…

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US Marines Seize Iranian Ship After Decisive Six‑Hour Standoff
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US Marines Seize Iranian Ship After Decisive Six‑Hour Standoff

US Marines took control of an Iranian-flagged commercial ship following a six-hour standoff in the Arabian Sea, according to US Central Command on April 20. The operation included U.S. Navy warships and Marines from the amphibious assault…

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