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Raila Odinga Funeral: Kenya Bids Farewell To ‘Baba’ In Bondo

Raila Odinga Funeral: Kenya Bids Farewell To ‘Baba’ In Bondo

October 19, 2025 1:45 pm

Thousands of mourners gathered in western Kenya on Sunday to say their final goodbyes to opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose death at 80 brought an outpouring of grief across the nation. The veteran politician was buried near his family home in Bondo, on the shores of Lake Victoria, following an Anglican service attended by relatives, foreign dignitaries and political leaders.

The funeral, held under tight security, marked the culmination of a week of national mourning that saw deadly stampedes at earlier memorial events. At least five people were killed and hundreds injured in chaotic scenes as mourners jostled for …

Madagascar Coup: Gen Z Leaders Uneasy As Army Seizes Power

Madagascar Coup: Gen Z Leaders Uneasy As Army Seizes Power

October 19, 2025 1:29 pm

When Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power in Madagascar last week, he promised stability after weeks of youth-led protests that toppled President Andry Rajoelina. Yet for many of the young activists who ignited the uprising, the sudden military takeover feels like a betrayal of their movement’s call for genuine change.

“We were fighting for system change, not to replace one president with another,” said Olivia Rafetison, leader of the Movement Gen Z Collective, a coalition of protest groups that rallied thousands of young Malagasies across Antananarivo.

Earlier this month, what began as demonstrations over chronic electricity and water shortages swelled into …

Kemi Badenoch Mocked In UK Parliament Over ‘Britain’ Blunder

Kemi Badenoch Mocked In UK Parliament Over ‘Britain’ Blunder

October 19, 2025 7:36 am

Labor MPs ridicule Conservative’s Leader Kemi Badenoch after she misspelled “Britain” on party merchandise, prompting laughter in heated PMQs exchange.

British Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch, became the subject of sharp ridicule in Parliament after Labor MPs mocked a spelling mistake from the Conservative Party’s annual conference that misspelled “Britain” on promotional material.

During a lively Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session, Labor MP Jim Dickson taunted Badenoch and the government benches by spelling out the word “Britain” letter by letter, drawing roars of laughter from across the chamber. The joke followed days of online mockery over chocolate bars distributed at

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Swede's Wartime Food Reserves Soars As War With Russia Looms

Swede’s Wartime Food Reserve Surges As Russian War Looms

October 19, 2025 6:42 am

Swedish Government allocates $52 million for grain stockpiles and bunker upgrades as officials warn the nation could be isolated if conflict erupts with Russia.

Sweden is launching a nationwide food stockpiling program as it strengthens its civil defense systems amid rising tensions with Russia and concerns that the country could be “completely cut off” in a future conflict.

The Swedish government has earmarked 575 million krona ($52 million) in its upcoming budget to establish new grain reserves, marking the first large-scale investment of its kind in decades. Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin said the initiative aims to reduce the country’s

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Rafah Crossing Closed Until Hamas Returns Hostage Bodies 

Rafah Crossing Closed Until Hamas Returns Hostage Bodies

October 18, 2025 4:01 pm

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain shut indefinitely, linking its reopening directly to Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages.

His announcement came just hours after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said the crossing would reopen Monday to allow Palestinians from Egypt to return to Gaza. Netanyahu’s office clarified that “the crossing’s opening will be considered based on how Hamas fulfils its obligations to return the fallen hostages and implement the agreed framework.”

As of Saturday, Hamas pledged to turn in two more bodies by …

King Charles Seeks Palace Security Advisor Amid Terror Threat

King Charles Seeks Palace Security Advisor Amid Terror Threat

October 18, 2025 11:06 am

His Royal Majesty King Charles III, recruiting a top security expert for the Royal Household as the UK’s terror threat remains “substantial” following recent attacks.

King Charles is seeking a new security advisor to safeguard royal residences across the United Kingdom amid a “substantial” terrorist threat level, officials confirmed this week.

The appointment comes as British Security Agencies warn that the risk of a terrorist attack remains “likely,” the third highest category in the nation’s five-tier threat scale. The recruitment drive follows a recent incident at a Manchester synagogue that heightened national concern about potential extremist activity.

According to the …

Tomahawk Missiles: Zelensky Leaves Trump, But Without Promise

Tomahawk Missiles: Zelensky Leaves Trump, But Without Promise

October 18, 2025 5:54 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House on October 17 but parted without a clear U.S. commitment to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. 

The lack of a firm commitment is significant as Tomahawks could enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory, potentially undermining key energy infrastructure. Zelensky has long argued that denying Kyiv these capabilities weakens its leverage in the war.

Before reporters, Trump acknowledged that long-range missiles had been discussed. He remarked, “hopefully they won’t need it, hopefully we’ll be able to get the war over without thinking about …

Mali Slaps $10,000 Visa Bond On All US Travelers In Retaliation

Mali Slaps $10,000 Visa Bond On All US Travelers In Retaliation

October 17, 2025 2:58 pm

Malian Authorities in Bamako imposes a $10,000 visa bond on all US citizens, escalating tensions as both nations struggle to rebuild strained diplomatic ties.

Mali has imposed a $10,000 visa bond on citizens of the United States, a move described by its government as a direct response to a similar policy introduced by Washington under President Donald Trump. The effective date is Friday October 17, 2025.

The measure, which applies to both business and tourist visas, was confirmed in a statement from Mali’s foreign ministry on Saturday October 11, 2025. Authorities in Bamako said the step was taken “in reciprocity” …

Pakistan, Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan, Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

October 17, 2025 1:38 pm

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire following a week of deadly border clashes, a senior diplomatic source confirmed on Friday. The truce, initially set for 48 hours, was renewed to allow further talks between the two sides.

A Pakistani delegation has already arrived in Doha, while an Afghan delegation is expected in the Qatari capital on Saturday to discuss conditions for de-escalation, according to officials familiar with the matter. The sources, who requested anonymity, said both governments had shown interest in maintaining calm while pursuing dialogue through diplomatic channels.

The ceasefire comes after a series of …

US Admiral Quits Over Trump’s Controversial Drug Boat Strikes

US Admiral Quits Over Trump’s Controversial Drug Boat Strikes

October 17, 2025 1:28 pm

Admiral Alvin Holsey stepped down from US Southern Command amid reports he questioned the legality and purpose of Trump’s deadly anti-drug operations.

Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), has stepped down after reportedly expressing unease over a series of deadly maritime strikes ordered by President Donald Trump against vessels the administration claims were smuggling drugs from Venezuela.

Holsey’s sudden retirement was confirmed Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who praised the admiral’s 37 years of service and said he plans to retire on December 12, 2025. The announcement comes less than a year after Holsey assumed …

John Bolton Surrenders To Face Classified Information Charges

John Bolton Surrenders To Face Classified Information Charges

October 17, 2025 11:20 am

Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton surrendered to federal authorities on Friday to face 18 criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified information, making him the latest of Donald Trump’s political adversaries to face prosecution.

Bolton, 76, appeared at a federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he was expected to be fingerprinted and photographed before an initial hearing. Prosecutors accuse him of illegally sharing and retaining top-secret materials, including messages transmitted via personal email and encrypted apps.

According to the indictment, Bolton allegedly shared “diary-like entries” containing sensitive intelligence with two unnamed individuals and kept classified files …

Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

October 17, 2025 10:24 am

A 10-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli soldiers on Thursday during an operation in a village south of Hebron, deepening concern over the growing number of casualties in the occupied West Bank.

The Israeli military said troops opened fire after facing “confrontations and rock-hurling” in the village of al-Rihiya. But local residents insist the shooting was unprovoked, saying the boy, Muhammad al-Hallaq, had been playing football with friends before troops arrived.

“It’s normal, they were afraid and ran back towards the village,” said the parent of another child who witnessed the shooting, speaking to the BBC. “There was …

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