Kenya's opposition giant Raila Odinga dies aged 80

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died in India, Indian police said Wednesday. He was aged 80. Odinga died of a heart attack, according to AP news agency, which cited the Devamatha Hospital in India's Kerala State. French news agency AFP...

Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

China has the world in a $1 trillion chokehold

Investors, managers, legislators, and politicians around the world are now following Donald Trump's profile on Truth Social. The US president's posts have the power to influence markets and even shake up the world order. Now there is another habit...

Raila Odinga dies at 80 after cardiac arrest in India

Former Kenya’s Prime Minister, Late Raila Amolo Odinga. [Photo: Courtesy]NAIROBI — Raila Odinga, the enduring symbol of Kenyan opposition politics and former Prime Minister, died on Wednesday at the age of 80 while undergoing medical treatment in...

Health Ministers Confront Crisis Fatigue at Eastern Mediterranean Regional Summit

Health ministers and policy leaders from across the Eastern Mediterranean opened a three day regional summit in Cairo on Tuesday, facing what the World Health Organization describes as unprecedented strain on health systems amid sixteen concurrent...

EA FC 26 TOTW 5 released, Salah and Rodrygo headline the roster

EA Sports has released the EA FC 26 TOTW 5 roster in Ultimate Team, with Mohammed Salah and Rodrygo being the headlining players in this star-studded lineup. With club football being halted for the international break, this sqaud features the best...

Raila Odinga, who made five runs at Kenya Presidency, dies at 80

Bloomberg Raila Odinga, who was at the forefront of Kenyan politics for more than three decades and made five unsuccessful runs at the presidency, alleging that he was cheated of victory in every instance, has died. He was 80. Odinga passed away...

World Bank to disburse 2nd $500mln tranche to Egypt by end-2025

Arab Finance: The World Bank will release the second $500 million tranche of its financial support to Egypt before the end of 2025, the bank’s Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, Stephane Guimbert. In remarks to CNBC Arabia, Gimbert...

World Food Forum 2025 kicks off as FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary

Rome - The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. The week-long Forum features the scheduled participation of 10...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct shipping corridors to strengthen East Africa trade links

Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to explore new avenues for boosting bilateral trade by developing maritime-linked corridors between Karachi Port and key East African ports. The initiative seeks to reduce shipping costs, improve delivery times, and...

Global tributes pour in for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

The world is in mourning following the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister and long-time opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in Kochi, India. Odinga, fondly known across Kenya as...

How India ramps up Indian Ocean presence amid global power play

At a time when the Indian Ocean waters in the immediate neighbourhood are seemingly turning murkier, the Indian Navy has displayed new confidence in expanding outreach from the Mediterranean in the west to the South China Sea in the east....

Ghana Re-Elected as ANCA Chair for Second Term, Steering Africa’s Cybersecurity Ambitions Into a Defining Phase

In Rabat on 17 September 2025, the 6th meeting of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) delivered a signal moment: member states unanimously re-elected Ghana as chair for a second term, extending its leadership through what could...

Rwanda eyes bigger share of Africa’s $4trn service market under AfCFTA

According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government has developed the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and its Green Supplement, both of which prioritise service exports as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable...

Ethiopia’s grand renaissance dam a game changer in Nile Basin hydropolitics and water security

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) on the Blue Nile river in the week of September when the country hosted the second African Climate Summit. The occasion was one of great celebration, national pride and...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore maritime corridors to boost East Africa trade

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports in a bid to boost access to regional markets and...

Senate confirms Ohio native Julie Stufft as Kazakhstan ambassador

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Julie Stufft, who grew up on a small farm in Wayne County, Ohio, as the next U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan by a vote of 51 to 47. Stufft, a career Foreign Service officer, previously served as...

Opinion | How India’s Steady Hand Manages US, China And Corners Pakistan

Last Updated:October 06, 2025, 19:47 IST The United States and China are locked in a prolonged contest for supremacy, a “cold confrontation” where technology, trade, and territory form the new battlegrounds Even as India manages a complicated...

Myanmar Blocks Indian Navy From Strategic Coco Islands Visit; Rejects Chinese Spy Base Report Near Andamans

India’s neighbors are fast going into China’s embrace. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal have been befriending China for economic and strategic reasons. However, India still has a geographical advantage over China – the Malacca Strait –...

Salah aims to put poor Liverpool form aside and help Egypt seal World Cup spot

Mohamed Salah will look to put a disappointing start to his season with Liverpool behind him on Wednesday and help Egypt beat Djibouti and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. A win for the seven-time African champions over one of the lowest ranked...