William Ruto wins in Washington – but does Kenya?
Kenyan President William Ruto last week made the first state visit to the United States (US) by an African leader in 16 years, and only the sixth state visit President …
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Destroyed more than 80 Iranian UAVs headed towards Israel, says US
Washington: The US destroyed more than 80 UAVs and at least six ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday. This includes a ballistic missile on its …
Iran warns US to ‘step aside’ amid preparations to attack Israel
Iran has warned the US to stay out of its way as it prepares to respond to a suspected attack by Israel on its consulate in Syria, while its main …
US Says It Will Limit Size of Government Subsidy on Semiconductor Chips
The US Commerce Department said late on Friday it will limit the size of government subsidizes for semiconductor manufacturing and will not let firms use funding to “pad their bottom line.” …
US vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza
United Nations: The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war after a veto by the US. The 15-nation …
Biden warns Israel not to attack Rafah without plan to protect civilians
US President Joe Biden Jerusalem: President Joe Biden has again cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against moving forward with a military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah …
Dangote refinery to import US crude
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is set to import crude from the United States (US) in the coming months, a report has said. Trafigura Group sold 2 million …
US & UK carry out airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
Washington: The US and UK militaries launched strikes against several used by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a US official and a UK official told the media. The strikes were …
Israel-Hamas war won’t end until there’s two-state solution: Biden
Washington: US President Joe Biden strongly believes the Israel-Hamas war would not end until there’s a two state solution to the problems between the two nations. “I can’t tell you …
US Says It Will Limit Size of Government Subsidy on Semiconductor Chips
The US Commerce Department said late on Friday it will limit the size of government subsidizes for semiconductor manufacturing and will not let firms use funding to “pad their bottom line.” …