Headlines- After talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a "historic opportunity" for peace, Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct talks.
- Iran talks could resume "over the next two days," according to US President Donald Trump, after the failure of last weekend's first round in Pakistan.
- Six merchant ships turned around after "direction from US forces," according to the US, and no ships were able to pass through the blockade in the first 24 hours.
- According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, there were at least 35 deaths and 159 injuries in Lebanon on Tuesday.
- The southern Lebanon district of Bint Jbeil has been hit by an Israeli airstrike.
- "The short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil already stranded at sea is set to expire in a few days and will not be renewed," according to the US Treasury Department.
Tag: Kenya News
Farmers in Kenya Embrace Chinese-Engineered Grass...
Six member states of the African Union are gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss the continent’s feed and fodder crisis. A large number of the continent’s countries depend on having an adequate supply of feed for their cattle. Adopted by certain farmers, Juncao is a Chinese-engineered grass that is advertised as high yielding and mature fast.
Kenyan Company Finds New Purpose for...
A Kenyan company found creative and functional ways to reuse disposed and broken flip-flops. Around the world, millions of these colorful footwear end up in landfills, waterways, dump sites, and oceans
Kenyan Journalist Runs Women’s Issues Publication
A publication that only covers issues affecting women is run by a Kenyan journalist. With Woman Kenya Network, her publication, she hopes to help women in sharing their tales in a society that, in their opinion, downplays their issues.
Food Security in Kenya Improves by...
Urban food security is becoming a growing problem as the word’s population continues to expand in cities. Technology for urban farming is being used in Nairobi to cope with the food shortage problem.
Rare Birds in Kenya Threatened by...
Nearly all 103 species of raptors in Kenya are in decline, according to conservationists. To avert extinction, these wildlife advocates are now advocating that bird friendly infrastructure be built.
To Boost Ties with Kenya, China’s...
Although experts continue to debate over the impact of loans and trade between China and Kenya, the Asian country’s embassy in Nairobi, the capital of East Africa, recently launched a food festival with the goal of strengthening the cultural ties between the two.
Feeding Dreams: Kenya’s Largest School Meal...
With one of the biggest school lunch programs in Kenyan history, a non-profit is addressing the issue of parents finding it more difficult to afford food for their school-age children due to rising inflation in the country. Partnering with county governments, Food4Education provides 165,000 hot lunches a day at a cost of KSH 15 ($.10). The organization was founded in 2012, and its primary goal is to give students nutritious meals.
Britain’s King Charles III Confronted with...
The Talai tribe of the Kipsigis community is petitioning the King Charles III to help them in receiving compensation for land lost during the colonial era, ahead of the king’s scheduled visit to Kenya with Queen Camilla.
Using Artificial Intelligence, Kenya’s Longhorn Publishers...
With the use of artificial intelligence technology, sometimes known as A.I., Longhorn Publishers, a publishing company based in Kenya, is helping students with different financial backgrounds to attend high-quality education.
Kenyan Ex-Gang Member Turns Renowned Fencer,Trains...
Mburu Wanyoike’s journey from gang member to nationally recognized swordsman, despite growing up in an impoverished neighborhood in Kenya, is as unlikely as it is inspirational.