A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly car bomb attack that killed eight people and wounded 20 others in Delhi last week, authorities have said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said the car used in the attack, which the government has called a “terrorist incident”,was registered in the arrested suspect’s name. They have accused him of conspiring with the alleged suicide bomber. The suspect was a resident of Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities say. The explosion happened near a metro station close to the Red Fort, one of Delhi’s most high-profile landmarks. The agency said it had seized another…
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South Korea’s government has announced that it has finalised an agreement to build nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States. The US has approved the “attack submarines” and agreed to cooperate in sourcing fuel, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on Thursday. The agreement marks a significant step in South Korea’s relations with the US and comes amid a period of growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula: with the nuclear-armed North Korea, and an expansionist China to the west. Here’s what you need to know about the agreement. What’s in the agreement? The agreement between…
YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested on drug possession and other charges in the Miami area in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. The influencer was filming video content while attempting to engage with police officers in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in the process, according to arrest documents published by US media. He was then apprehended, before a police search found “half of an orange oval-shaped pill with 3 imprinted on it, consistent with a Schedule II amphetamine”, and three “suspected cannabis cigarettes”. The 22-year-old is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks, with titles like…
Federal agents have descended on the city of Charlotte in North Carolina as part of US president Donald Trump’s expanding crackdown on illegal immigration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said. It announced “Operation Charlotte’s Web” on Saturday, saying “criminal illegal aliens” would be targeted in the Democratic-run city. Local officials, including Mayor of Charlotte Li Vyles, released a joint statement criticising the operation, saying it was causing “unnecessary fear and uncertainty” in the community. Since Trump’s return to office he has deployed troops to Washington DC, Los Angeles and Chicago to deliver on his promise of “the largest…
In recent years, fintech has revolutionized the global banking landscape. By combining technology and finance, digital banking has evolved from a convenient alternative into the main driver of innovation and inclusion. This article explores how fintech innovation is accelerating the growth of digital banking, reshaping traditional financial systems, and redefining the customer experience worldwide. The Global Shift Toward Digital Banking Fintech has changed how people interact with money. Traditional banks now share the stage with agile, tech-driven competitors that use mobile technology, AI, and cloud computing to deliver faster, more user-friendly financial services. Central banks have taken note of this…
Consider a new business owner whose website experiences an unexpected outage during peak business hours. At 2:00 PM on a Tuesday, when customer activity is high, a system failure could halt all transactions and interactions. According to Gartner, the average cost of IT downtime is approximately $5,600 per minute. For an early-stage company working to establish reliability and trust, such an incident can significantly impact both revenue and reputation. When business owners start to build their own website, they don’t think much about website hosting. They’re too busy perfecting their web product, finding users, and closing deals. But here’s what…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Sunday cautioned political leaders against reckless and careless talk that could jeopardize the nation’s unity and stability. Prof. Kindiki said President William Ruto has made sure every part of the country is included in the nation’s development agenda hence deserve support and prayers not frustration. “The President has ensured a united country. He has made sure every part of the country is wholly included in the government’s development agenda without discriminating against any for their political, religious or regional affiliations,” DP noted. Speaking when he attended a Church Service at Kapsabet ACK Diocese, Nandi County on…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) announced the opening of a new branch in Kitui County, marking its 92nd branch in Kenya and the 161st across East Africa. The launch of the Kitui branch aligns with DTB’s strategic expansion plan to bring financial services closer to customers while enhancing access to the bank’s diverse product portfolio. This expansion underlines the bank’s commitment to empowering communities through convenient, reliable, and customer-focused banking. The new branch, located at Chief Kitonga Building in Kitui Town, will serve a broad customer base including local businesses, SMEs, traders, farmers, and individuals, reflecting the region’s growing economic activity…
South Korean actor and K-pop singer Nana managed to fight off a home intruder alongside her mother, local media reported. A man in his 30s reportedly broke into the star’s property in Guri with a weapon and threatened the two women. But the 34-year-old singer’s agency told South Korean media that Nana – whose real name is Im Jin-ah – and her mother managed to subdue the intruder until police arrived. The actor’s mother lost consciousness during the disturbance, and both she and Nana required medical attention, the Yonhap news agency reported. A local detective told AFP news agency that…
The National Police Service Sunday said they had changed the venue for recruitment for police constables on November 17, 2025. The exercise is scheduled for Monday in all sub counties in the country. The police said the venue had changed from Kamukunji Sports Grounds to Morrison Primary School. “The original venue, located some two kilometres away, has been deemed unfit to conduct the recruitment due to ongoing construction works,” a statement said. NPS reaffirmed that its nationwide recruitment drive for 10,000 police constables will take place across all 427 designated centres in the country. NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced an official investigation the unrest that broke out during election week, following accusations that her government was responsible for violently crushing historic protests. She was declared the winner of last month’s presidential poll with 98% of the vote – a result the opposition has denounced as a “mockery of democracy.” At least 240 people were charged with treason after the protests. As well as the commission of inquiry, President Samia has also asked prosecutors to “show leniency” towards those arrested in connection with the violence. Quoting the Bible, she said: “Father, forgive them, for…
A major data breach in Somalia’s electronic visa system may have exposed personal information belonging to tens of thousands of applicants, including US citizens, the American embassy in Somalia has warned. It said it had received credible reports that “unidentified hackers” had penetrated the Somali government’s e-visa platform, potentially compromising data from at least 35,000 people. The leaked documents circulating online include names, photos, dates of birth, marital status, home addresses and email contacts, according to a US embassy statement issued on Thursday. “This data breach is ongoing and could expose any personal data you enter into the system,” the…
Pope Leo has held an audience with Hollywood stars, urging actors and directors including Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen and Monica Bellucci to continue their work as “pilgrims of the imagination”, helping to “bring hope”. The celebrity meeting was a sprinkling of star dust for a still relatively new pope and a way for the Catholic Church to engage more with the world beyond. It was also a strong show of support from Leo XIV for the global film industry, as he spoke out against the “troubling decline” in cinema-going. Hailed by director Spike Lee as a “great day”, the gathering…
Many people are returning to hands-on creative activities, even while digital media plays a larger role in daily life. The ability to follow detailed online guides, such as tutorials on how to paint Warhammer 40k models, has made skills that once required in-person mentorship more accessible. This shift reflects a broader trend: digital tools are enabling, rather than replacing, physical creativity. The result is a growing interest in crafts, model building, woodworking, analog art, and other forms of tactile expression. This movement toward practical creativity is less about nostalgia and more about finding balance. Why Hands-On Work Is Increasing in…
Vehicle ownership has always required maintenance, but the way drivers approach that maintenance is changing. In recent years, more people have begun performing repairs, upgrades, and routine care at home rather than relying exclusively on professional service centers. This shift is visible across many parts of the automotive market, from the rising popularity of instructional repair videos to growing interest in comparing the best brands for car lifts for home garages. What was once considered the domain of trained mechanics is increasingly becoming part of everyday vehicle ownership. The rise of DIY car maintenance is not the result of a…