Newly sworn-in Kenya President Ruto unveils a raft of measures to repair tottering economy
William Ruto was sworn as Kenya’s fifth president on Tuesday, taking the helm a week after the country’s Supreme Court threw out petitions challenging his victory in the August 9 presidential election. Ruto replaces Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he served as deputy since 2013, and will have to tackle a surge...
Too many ‘petty snubs’ at Queen Elizabeth II mourning as Prince Harry is stripped of right to wear military regalia
Prince Harry has been given an “unnecessary snub” by the Firm, as the mourning Prince has been told he is unable to wear his military uniform at his grandmother’s funeral. Although Harry had his military titles removed by the Queen after stepping down from senior royal duties in 2020, since...
Ukrainian troops pound Russian forces as they sustain momentum that major territorial gains
Ukrainian troops continued to pile unrelenting pressure on retreating Russian forces on Tuesday, seeking to hold on to their sudden momentum that has produced major territorial gains. Fresh yellow-and-blue flags fluttered from the tallest buildings left in partly destroyed towns around Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, while Ukrainian soldiers inspected charred...
New study shows music therapy may become a more central treatment option for memory loss
A recent study has found that utilising a specific form of music therapy helps improve social engagement among people with dementia and their caregivers. The therapy was also found to lower caregiver distress, according to the study published in Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders. Dementia is a broad category of...
