Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The US has signed a deal with Ukraine on the joint exploitation of its energy and mineral resources, after months of tense negotiations. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine’s economic recovery from its war with Russia. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it showed both sides were committed to lasting peace and prosperity in Ukraine. For Kyiv, the deal is seen as essential to accessing US military aid. Ukraine is believed to have vast reserves of critical minerals like graphite, titanium and lithium. They are highly sought after because of their use…

Eleven New York state high school athletes accused of a hazing prank where they allegedly brandished a gun and traumatised their lacrosse teammates have turned themselves in, authorities said on Wednesday. The student-athletes at Westhill High School in Syracuse allegedly drove a group of younger players to the woods, where one of the victims had a pillowcase put over his head and was put in the boot of a car. At a news conference on Tuesday, Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick had ordered the players to turn themselves in within 48 hours or risk being prosecuted as adults. District…

A Columbia University student and Palestinian activist arrested by US immigration authorities has been released from custody, US media reports. Mohsen Mahdawi, who has permanent US residency or “green card” status, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) when he turned up at an American citizenship interview in Vermont in mid-April. Mr Mahdawi’s legal team petitioned for his release alleging unlawful incarceration. The US government says he was undermining US foreign policy. Luna Droubi, one of his lawyers, argued that the arrest was “in direct retaliation for his advocacy on behalf of Palestinians and because of his identity…

Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, is not known for seeking the spotlight. Yet in recent weeks, it has found him – not only in Pakistan, but across the border in India and in diplomatic capitals far beyond. His remarks on Kashmir – made just days before a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir which killed 26 people – have reignited a debate over Pakistan’s military stance and its role in rising regional tensions. Kashmir, which India and Pakistan claim in full but administer only in part, has been a flashpoint between the countries since they were partitioned in 1947. Though…

Meta warned on Wednesday that European users could face a “materially worse” experience following a key regulatory decision by the European Commission. Meta recently introduced a “consent or pay” model which leaves users to choose between paying for a monthly subscription or letting Meta combine data it has collected on Facebook and Instagram. Last week, the European Commission – the EU’s executive – announced it had decided that the model does not comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and fined Meta €200m (£171m). “Based on feedback from the EC in connection with the DMA, we expect we will need…

A US district judge found Apple wilfully violated her injunction in a case brought by Epic Games — and that a top Apple executive “outright lied” under oath. The injunction was supposed to block Apple from anticompetitive conduct and pricing, opening the App Store up to outside payment options. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said she was referring the matter to the US Attorney for Northern District of California to investigate whether a criminal contempt proceeding is appropriate. Apple responded to the ruling late Wednesday. “We strongly disagree with the decision. We will comply with the court’s order and we will…

Every one’s in a while, a match comes along that will live in the memory long past the final whistle. A treat, a feast of football. That is what Barcelona and Inter Milan served up in an enthralling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. “It was an amazing battle to watch, almost like a boxing match where opposing styles make the fight,” said former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock. “Barca and Inter were set up very differently, and it made for one heck of a game.” Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist said on TNT Sport: “Tonight…

Police believe the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ongondo Were was targeted and premeditated. Were was shot at least four times and died on the spot. He was shot in the chest as he sat in a co-driver’s seat in his car in a traffic jam near City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi. His bodyguard and driver were not harmed. Gunmen who had trailed him from Parliament while on a motorcycle struck as he waited for the traffic flow to move on Wednesday April 30 in the evening. National Police Service (NPS) spokesman Michael Muchiri Nyaga said they regretted…

At least 11 suspects were arrested after they had defrauded a foreign national of Sh68 million in a fake gold deal in Nairobi’s Spring Valley area. The suspects were found in a house in the area on Tuesday April 29, 2025 evening in a police raid. Several kilos of fake gold bars were seized from the house the group has been operating from. Nairobi police boss George Sedah said the victim had complained to them that he had been scammed out of US546,000 by a group that pretended to have more than 100 kilos of gold. After several trips to…

At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles detonated an improvised explosive device in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, the heartland of an Islamist insurgency, residents said. The International Safety Organization, which provides security to foreign non-governmental organisations in the northeast, said in an internal memo seen by Reuters that the vehicles moving between the towns of Rann and Gamboru Ngala hit an IED. The blast led “to the death of 26 individuals and three injuries,” it said. Islamist insurgents Boko Haram and Islamist West Africa Province have been battling Nigerian security forces for over 15 years in…

Declan Rice captured the mood and flagged up the danger signals in his final message as Arsenal gathered in a huddle before they faced the formidable challenge of Paris St-Germain. “If we don’t have the ball, we die,” Rice told his Arsenal team-mates as they finished their warm-up before the Champions League semi-final first leg at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are not quite dead in the tie, but they are definitely struggling to stay alive as they trail 1-0 going into the return in Paris – mainly because they were unable to carry out Rice’s instructions in the crucial opening phases…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been given a six-match ban for throwing an object at the referee during their Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards in Seville for angrily reacting to a foul given against Kylian Mbappe shortly before the final whistle. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea said in his report that centre-back Rudiger, 32, was dismissed for “throwing an object from the technical area, which missed me”. BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague reported that Rudiger threw an ice cube at the…

US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country’s general election and the two have agreed meet in the near future. The two countries were expected to enter talks about a new economic and security relationship after Monday’s vote. Trump’s trade tariffs and repeated comments undermining Canada’s sovereignty overshadowed the race, which ended with Carney’s Liberals projected to win a minority government, according to public broadcaster CBC. That result will make Carney’s pressing tasks of negotiating with his US counterpart and tackling a range of domestic issues more of…

The suspect in the killing of Multi Media University student Sylvia Kemunto was Tuesday charged with murder. Philip Eric Mutinda appeared before Justice Diana Mochache Khavedza at the Kibera High Court where he denied the murder charge. The accused’s lawyer applied for release on lenient bond terms. However, the court declined to grant bond, pending the submission of a report from the probation officer. “Given the nature of the offense and the concerns raised about witness interference, the court finds it necessary to await the probation officer’s report before making a determination on bond,” said Justice Khavedza. The prosecution opposed…

Mark Carney will return to the Canadian parliament with a strengthened mandate, after his Liberal Party triumphed in a snap election that he called soon after becoming prime minister. Although one of his most pressing tasks is to deal with his US counterpart President Donald Trump – who has targeted Canada with trade tariffs and even vowed to make the country the 51st state of America – Carney has also promised action on a range of domestic issues. 1. Double home-building rates In his victory speech in the early hours of Tuesday, Carney pledged to “build, baby, build” – an…