Analyst: No rebound in Hormuz traffic after ceasefire, transit rules to be key focus of US-Iran talks

Analyst: No rebound in Hormuz traffic after ceasefire, transit rules to be key focus of US-Iran talks

While US President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States does not rely heavily on the strait for oil, Meade pointed out that the impact goes far beyond energy, as large volumes of global commodities transit the route, influencing everything from geopolitics to food prices.

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Parliamentary committee alleges Crossley Holdings acquired Miwani Sugar Factory land fraudulently

Parliamentary committee alleges Crossley Holdings acquired Miwani Sugar Factory land fraudulently

Omondi added that investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had previously pointed to fraud in the attempted acquisition, reinforcing court findings that the land remains public.

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Ugandan court jails former minister Agnes Nandutu for theft of iron-sheets for the poor

Ugandan court jails former minister Agnes Nandutu for theft of iron-sheets for the poor

Nandutu was convicted for her role in the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in the semi-arid north-eastern region of Karamoja.

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New study links ultra-processed foods to rising rates preterm birth, pregnancy complications

New study links ultra-processed foods to rising rates preterm birth, pregnancy complications

The study also comes amid a broader shift in how UPFs such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks and frozen meals are understood – not just as unhealthy but as products developed and engineered by corporations, including the tobacco industry, to drive overconsumption.

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Mission possible: Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around Moon ends with dramatic splashdown

Mission possible: Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around Moon ends with dramatic splashdown

The triumphant moon-farers – Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen – emerged from their bobbing capsule into the sunlight off the coast of San Diego.

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Agriculture and Food Authority macadamia crackdown targets smugglers to shield farmers from losses

Agriculture and Food Authority macadamia crackdown targets smugglers to shield farmers from losses

Speaking to journalists after an operation that nabbed an unlicensed dealer at Kiganjo in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, AFA Deputy Head of Directorate of Nuts and Oil Crops Patrick Kirimi said the offenders will face charges of smuggling.

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Free slave hunts old masters-1: Why Isaiah Cole returned to Georgia with vengeance to hunt down slave owners who killed his Mama

Free slave hunts old masters-1: Why Isaiah Cole returned to Georgia with vengeance to hunt down slave owners who killed his Mama

Isaiah walked with the measured pace of a man conserving strength for a longer journey. Each step stirred dust that settled on his worn boots. Union issued, like the coat, three miles to the Bowmont plantation. Three miles closer to the first name on his list. The land around him bore the marks of war and neglect.

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