Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held their first talks over the phone since August, the US president has confirmed. Trump said he was having a “lengthy” phone call with his Russian counterpart, which takes place a day before he is due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Trump has taken a much tougher line towards Putin over the Ukraine war since a face-to-face summit in Alaska in August failed to produce a decisive breakthrough in attempts to broker a peace deal. This week’s talks with Putin and Zelensky come as Trump weighs up…
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India’s foreign ministry has said it is “not aware” of a phone call in which US President Donald Trump claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil. On Wednesday, Trump said his Indian counterpart had “assured me today” that it would end Russian oil imports, a move the US has pushed for in a bid to increase economic pressure on the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine. But asked about the call on Thursday, an Indian government spokesman cast doubt on Trump’s account, saying he was “not aware of any conversation between the two leaders”…
Gor Mahia Executive Committee appointed former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo as the acting patron following the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Owalo, who is the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Performance and Delivery Management at State House, is currently the deputy patron of the 21-time Kenyan Premier League champions. Raila has been the club’s patron for over two decades and under his guideship, K’Ogalo have etched their name in the annals of football history by becoming the most successful club in Kenya. “Following the sad demise of our long serving club patron, the Right Honourable Raila…
The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka cut short his visit to the United Kingdom following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The party, in a statement on Thursday, said Kalonzo had already departed from Heathrow International Airport in London, for Nairobi and is expected to arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday, ahead of Raila’s State funeral service slated to be held at Kasarani Stadium “The WPF Leader will join the family of Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH, friends, and Kenyans at the State Requiem Mass, and pay tribute…
When Christmas time comes around, there’s no better feeling than getting into comfy and cozy pajamas that make you feel festive outside but warm on the inside. If you want to stay warm on cold nights and still look festive, we have got you. Today, I will share cool trends and handy tips about festive PJs that make your holiday celebrations extra special. Why Choose Festive Christmas Pajamas? You might think pajamas are just for bedtime, but Christmas pajamas have grown into a fun holiday tradition. When you wear matching or themed pajamas, it brings families together. Plus, they keep…
A Tribute by Kiraitu Murungi. It is with a profound sense of sorrow, deep loss, and sadness of heart that I convey my most sincere condolences to Mama Ida, the family, and friends of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya. The cruel hand of death has robbed Kenya of its most illustrious, progressive, and transformative leader. I have known Raila for the last forty years and I have had the honour and privilege to work with him as his lawyer when he was detained without trial, during the struggle for…
V A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from laying off thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown. It comes less than a week after the administration confirmed several agencies had begun laying off about 4,000 workers. US District Judge Susan Illston granted a request by two unions to block layoffs at more than 30 agencies. During the hearing, Illston said she agreed with the unions that the administration was unlawfully using the lapse in funding, which began on 1 October, to carry out its plans to downsize the federal government. She also cited a series of public…
The Trump administration has cancelled the visas of at least six people for public comments made about the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. In a post on X, the State Department said: “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.” It shared screenshots of six social media posts which it said were examples of foreign visa holders welcoming Kirk’s death in September, and suggested further visa cancellations would follow. Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at a university event in Utah. The 31-year-old’s legacy has been celebrated…
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK, during a return flight headed for the US, the Pentagon said on X. The plane carrying Hegseth on his way back from Nato’s Defence Minister meeting in Belgium had a “crack in the aircraft windshield”. “The plane landed based on standard procedures and everyone onboard, including Secretary Hegseth, is safe,” the government said. Hegseth later wrote after landing: “All good. Thank God. Continue mission!” BBC Verify tracked the plane, and found that it began losing altitude off the south-west coast of Ireland. It then headed back…
You don’t really think about emergencies until they happen. One moment everything feels fine, the next you’re on the floor, wondering how long it’ll take before someone notices. For older adults, that’s a terrifying reality. As we age, the body and bones don’t offer the same support they used to, especially with underlying conditions in the mix. Seniors are prone to slips in the shower, suffering a dizzy spell in the kitchen, or even stumbling in the garden—that takes away their independence as they need someone to watch them. That’s where medical alerts come in. These tiny gadgets offer peace…
For many years, gift cards carried a simple meaning: they were tokens of convenience, bridging the gap between cash and a thoughtful gift. They slipped into birthday envelopes, rewarded loyal customers, and acted as safe options when the right gift was uncertain. But in 2025, gift cards are no longer just passive balances waiting to be redeemed. They are part of a larger financial ecosystem, treated as assets that can be exchanged, consolidated, or liquidated. Increasingly, people choose to sell gift cards rather than let them sit unused. This shift reflects broader changes in how we think about money, value,…
An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean island. Standing outside the Presidential Palace, CAPSAT chief Col Michael Randrianirina said the military would form a government and hold elections within two years. He also suspended key democratic institutions, like the electoral commission. Gen Z protestors will be part of the changes because “the movement was created in the streets so we have to respect their demands” he added. Troops and protesters have been celebrating the apparent ousting of President Rajoelina, with thousands cheering and…
R&B award-winning singer Michael Eugene Archer, known to fans as D’Angelo, died aged 51 after a battle with cancer, his family said in a statement. His family said on Tuesday that the singer was leaving behind a “legacy of extraordinarily moving music” and asked fans to celebrate “the gift of song that he has left for the world”. The influential singer was known for pioneering neo-soul, a genre blending R&B with other types of music, including hip-hop and jazz. His three albums won him four Grammy Awards. The music video for his hit song, Untitled (How Does it Feel), gained…
Israel delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave’s border shut on Tuesday, while re-emergent Hamas fighters demonstrated their grip by executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war. Three Israeli officials said Israel had decided to restrict aid into the shattered Gaza Strip and delay plans to open the border crossing to Egypt at least through Wednesday, because Hamas had been too slow to turn over bodies of dead hostages. The militant group has said locating the bodies is difficult. Meanwhile, Hamas has swiftly reclaimed the streets of Gaza’s…
The Supreme Court declined an appeal from Alex Jones on Tuesday, brushing aside the right-wing conspiracy theorist’s effort to overturn a $1.4 billion libel judgment a lower court ordered against him over his false comments about the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre. Jones has faced mounting legal pressure after juries in Connecticut and Texas found him liable in 2022 for defamation and emotional distress over his lies about the massacre, in which 20 first graders and six educators were killed. Jones has repeatedly tried to head off the sale of his far-right platform, Infowars, to pay those damages. “The result is a…