NAIROBI (Reuters) — Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday nominated four members of the largest opposition party to a new “broad-based cabinet,” as promised in response to statewide protests. The opposition members, notably John Mbadi Ngo’ongo, the nominee to oversee the finance ministry, are supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga,Continue Reading
PARIS (Reuters) — French President Emmanuel Macron thought that the Paris Olympics would solidify his legacy. However, a failed bet on a hasty legislative election has left him politically crippled, casting a long shadow over Macron’s moment on the international stage. Macron is a fragile force as he prepares toContinue Reading
GAZA (AP) – Israeli bombings killed at least 15 people in Gaza overnight, including women and children, according to medical officials and an Associated Press body count on Sunday (Jul 21). The new strikes occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to fly for the United States on Monday,Continue Reading
Cairo/Jerusalem (Reuters): 87 people were injured and at least three people died after Israeli fighter planes attacked Houthi military targets close to Yemen’s Hodeidah port on Saturday. The attack came one day after an Iranian-backed group’s drone bombed Tel Aviv, Israel’s main commercial hub. Al-Masirah TV, the primary television newsContinue Reading
DHAKA (Reuters) – In response to the violent student-led protests that have claimed the lives of at least 114 people, Bangladesh extended a curfew on Sunday. This came as authorities prepared for a Supreme Court hearing later in the day about the government job quotas that had prompted the unrest.Continue Reading
BASTAD (AFP) – Sweden Rafael Nadal battled his way into the Bastad Open semifinals on Friday, taking three hours and fifty-nine minutes to defeat Mariano Navone of Argentina 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, and 7-5. It is the first time since Wimbledon two years ago that the 22-time Grand Slam champion hasContinue Reading
THE HAGUE (AFP) – Israel was urged to cease constructing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem by the International Court of Justice, which said on Friday that Israel’s existence in the occupied Palestinian Territories is unlawful. While Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu praised the ruling, Mahmoud Abbas, theContinue Reading
Beijing, China (Reuters) – Foreign Minister Wang Yi advised his Canadian counterpart that China and Canada should work to normalize relations and resume their pursuit of a strategic partnership, according to his ministry. Wang informed Foreign Minister Melanie Joly in Beijing that “China-Canada relations have experienced difficulties and twists andContinue Reading
GAZA/CAIRO (Reuters) – At least 21 people were killed on Thursday, July 18, as Israeli forces attacked Gaza City in the north and the historic refugee camps in the middle of the territory. Additionally, tanks advanced farther into Rafah in the south, according to residents and health officials. Health officialsContinue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) – Leaders in the Democratic Party are putting extreme pressure on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race. Former President Barack Obama has privately warned Biden that the party may not be able to take control of the House if he doesn’t withdraw by talking toContinue Reading
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