Pakistan pushes ahead with plans for US-Iran talks in Islamabad as fresh violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
Two Pakistani officials said Monday that Iran has expressed a willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.
Kenya comes up with livestock identification and traceability law to curb cattle rustling, enhance world markets access
The digital livestock identification and traceability system is expected to help curb theft, monitor health and improve food safety. Using RFID tags, it tracks animal movements and links ownership, aimed at enhancing local and international trade.
Questions asked of Japan’s ‘entertainment-oriented’ election that offered little in addressing economic and livelihood challenges.
Kazuhiko Togo, an international politics scholar and former diplomat, said it remains a cause for concern whether Takaichi, now on firmer political footing, will show due tolerance for different views, especially informed and constructive opinions. After this election, he said, the Takaichi administration will face its true test.
South Korea First Lady to serve 20 months in jail for soliciting, receiving $9,100 bribe
The court, however, ruled that there was no evidence to prove the presidential couple’s order of the opinion polls.
How persistent cries of new-born baby saved family, entire village moments before deadly landslide in Java, Indonesia
More than 250 personnel from the National Search and Rescue Agency, supported by the military, police and volunteers, have been deployed across five search sectors. Helicopters, drones, sniffer dogs and heavy equipment are being used, though progress remains slow due to unstable terrain and deep mud, which in some areas exceeds five meters.
Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland brings uproar and threats to a volatile region
Somaliland sits along one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. It has drawn interest from foreign investors and military powers who see it as a potential alternative to neighbouring Djibouti, which is home to the premier African bases for the American and Chinese militaries, and those of several other nations.
Body of Kenyan doctor to be flown back home from South Korea after Kisumu County settles hospital bill
Dr Rae travelled to South Korea early December as part of a high-level delegation to attend a Smart Cities conference. His interest centred on how artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization could be integrated into Kisumu’s urban services.
Japan’s ‘female’ leader ‘impresses’ President Trump as she grants US access to rare earth minerals
Japanese companies on the list of possible future investors included Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Softbank, Hitachi, Murata Manufacturing and Panasonic, among others.
Clean sea: How Kenya Navy led massive Indian Ocean drug bust that netted 1.1 tonnes of narcotics
Shupavu was acquired by the Kenya Navy in 1997 and underwent what open source information has a “significant mid-life refit” starting in 2021 at Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) in Mombasa before returning to service.
Trump, on his longest journey abroad since taking office, gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce expected
Trump is due to leave on Wednesday for Gyeongju in South Korea, where he will hold talks with President Lee Jae Myung. Bessent told reporters the overall framework of a deal with South Korea was also done but would not be finalised this week.
