Global Affairs
Iran, US to hold next round of talks in Pakistan on July 11
The negotiations come at a sensitive moment for Tehran, where political developments and internal debates continue to shape the diplomatic landscape.
United States
Sports
Kipyegon suffers rare defeat at Prefontaine Classic
The three-time Olympic champion admitted that remaining at the top level of the sport comes with immense pressure, noting that occasional defeats can serve as important wake-up calls. She also hinted at personal challenges she has been facing away from the public eye.
Sports
Morocco send Canada home, France is next in quarters
An Azzedine Ounahi brace and a late stoppage-time strike from Souffiane Rahimi, who calmly beat goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, sealed the emphatic win and condemned Canada to elimination. Morocco will now face France in the quarter-finals on Thursday, July 9, at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.
Business
Diaspora remittances drop by Sh3.77 billion as global pressures hit Kenyan workers abroad
The latest performance echoes the trend seen in 2023 when remittance inflows during the review period fell by 1.8 percent. At the time, rising prices across major economies reduced the amount of disposable income available to migrant workers, limiting the money they could send to relatives back home.
Africa
Troop withdrawal marks end of joint US-Nigeria anti-IS campaign
Speaking on Thursday, General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Africa, said the mission achieved its objectives and weakened the militant group's leadership structure in Nigeria.
Global Affairs
US–Tanzania sign five-year health partnership worth Sh401 billion
The two governments said the partnership builds on decades of collaboration while introducing a new framework focused on long-term sustainability and national ownership of healthcare programmes
Global Affairs
UN raises alarm over lasting global impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions
According to the UN Trade and Development agency (UNCTAD), oil shipments are expected to recover over time, but wider economic impacts could persist for considerably longer.
World-Cup-2026
Senegal's photographer denied visa to Canada, still took photos from hotel
According to football journalist Romain Molina, the issue stemmed from the denial of a multiple-entry U.S. visa, leaving Tallah effectively “trapped” in the U.S. without the ability to cross into Canada and return to the team’s camp.
Global Affairs
US strikes Iranian targets after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces targeted missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar positions on Friday, describing the operation as a direct response to the cargo ship attack.
Global Affairs
US–Iran talks delayed after Vance cancels Switzerland trip
The postponement comes just a day after the United States lifted a naval blockade on Iran following a new agreement aimed at ending the wider conflict between the two countries.
World-Cup-2026
Somalia voices regret, seeks clarification after US denies entry to referee Omar Artan
The incident has drawn attention in sporting and diplomatic circles, particularly given Artan’s rising profile in African football officiating and his recognition as CAF Referee of the Year 2025.
Global Affairs
Iran accuses US and Gulf states as tensions escalate across the region
Tehran says the attacks violated a ceasefire understanding and international law, warning that it reserves the right to respond using all available means.