Home repairs can often be unexpected and costly, leaving many homeowners in search of financial assistance to manage these sudden expenses. A house repair loan can be a viable solution to ensure that your home stays safe and comfortable. However, before you consider taking out a loan for your house repairs, it’s crucial to understand how to plan and manage your repayments effectively. This foresight not only ensures better financial health but also alleviates the stress associated with debt repayment over time. Introduction to House Repair Loans When considering a house repair loan, the first step is to evaluate the…
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Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday accused Rwanda of violating its commitments to a U.S.-brokered peace deal aimed at ending years of conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east, just days after attending a signing ceremony in Washington. Tshisekedi made the accusations in a speech to lawmakers. There was no immediate response from Rwanda. The U.S. State Department urged Rwanda to prevent escalation. Deadly clashes have marred efforts to begin implementing the terms of U.S. and Qatar-brokered agreements brokered in recent months between Congo, Rwanda, and the rebel group M23. Over the weekend, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced in an area close…
A fire at an office building in Jakarta has killed at least 22 people as authorities continue to search for casualties. The blaze at the seven-storey site in the Indonesian capital started on Tuesday afternoon, according to city police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro, who said some workers were having lunch at the time. Police believe the fire began after a battery exploded on the first floor before the flames spread upwards. A company which makes drones is based in the building. Susatyo said most of the victims who perished were women, one of whom was pregnant, and it was likely…
The centrist candidate in Honduras’s knife-edge presidential election, Salvador Nasralla, has accused “corrupt people” of manipulating the vote count in the Central American nation. Nine days after the election, the electoral council has still not declared a winner but the latest results suggest that Nasry “Tito” Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump, has a narrow lead. Nasralla, who had been leading earlier on in the count before dropping into second place, declared on social media: “This is theft.” The left-wing candidate who is trailing in third place, Rixi Moncada, has called for the vote to be…
A federal judge in New York has ruled the US Department of Justice can publicly release grand jury materials from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking investigation. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he was ordering the release of material because of a recent law passed by Congress, which requires the justice department to publish files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein by the end of next week. In his ruling, he said the court would put in place mechanisms to protect victims from the release of materials that would “identify them or otherwise invade their privacy”. Maxwell was convicted in 2021…
US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said “decaying” European countries had failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, accusing them of letting Kyiv fight “until they drop”. He argued that Russia held the “upper hand” and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “play ball” by ceding territory to Moscow. In the UK, Downing Street rejected Trump’s claim that Europe had failed to act, citing the UK’s leadership on sanctions and reiterating support…
The difficult choice that can be presented to modern riders is the option of using an electric dirt bike or a regular gas-powered dirt bike. There are differences in the experience of the two options, though they differ in performance, maintenance and environmental impacts. Such differences can be understood to be able to make rational choices that are relative to the lifestyle and the requirements for riding and touring. Electric dirt bikes are more environmentally friendly and noiseless. Their emissions do not produce exhaust, thus they can be used in cities or very strict noise control places. The gas dirt…
Forex is a 100% legal business in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and other African countries. Trading currency pairs on online financial brokerage platforms in Kenya is a proven way to generate passive income. The forex market rarely goes to sleep as it operates on a 24-hours-a-day, 5-days-a-week schedule. Beginners venturing into the forex market should try to understand the basics of a currency trading system, which is the set of rules and techniques used to execute buying and selling decisions in the foreign exchange ecosystem. Forex currency trading systems use either manual or automated methods to analyze and determine the…
Unfortunately, businesses are no longer protected against cybercriminal attempts to steal credentials. This happens because hackers have improved their methods of stealing information, which sadly means the company’s data is at greater risk. A proactive approach is the best way to prevent unauthorized access and keep hackers away from accessing your company’s files. There are many ways companies’ files get compromised, and among the most common are weak passwords, which hackers exploit through brute-force attacks. Others are security vulnerabilities that allow them to get into people’s accounts and, in the end, steal their data. Unauthorized access occurs when individuals enter…
Twelve fired FBI agents are alleging that they were unlawfully sacked because they knelt during a racial justice protest in Washington DC five years ago. In a recently filed lawsuit, the former agents argue that their decision to kneel – adopting a gesture used by demonstrators – helped to deescalate a tense protest situation in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. The agents believe they were fired on the orders of FBI boss Kash Patel, who is named as a defendant. Their termination letters accused them of “a lack of impartiality” in their duties, they say. The…
President Donald Trump’s ban on issuing new wind energy permits has been ruled “unlawful” by a US court. In January the president signed an executive order freezing federal approval of offshore and onshore wind projects, halting construction of several projects in the US that were already under way. Some 17 states and a New York-based clean energy group sued the government, sparked by a stop work order imposed on the Empire Wind 1 project, a vast wind farm planned off the coast of New York aimed at powering 500,000 homes. On Monday, Massachusetts district court judge Patti B Saris vacated…
US lawmakers are trying to pressure the Trump administration to release video of a controversial “double-tap” military strike by limiting Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget. The incident on 2 September, in which the US carried out a second deadly strike on a boat in the Caribbean, has raised fresh questions about the legality of Trump’s campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels. A provision buried in a lengthy defence spending policy would restrict travel funds for Hegseth’s office until the Pentagon hands over unedited footage. The bill is expected to pass with support from both parties. US President Donald Trump says…
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of the genre-defying, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died. He was 60. Malo died Monday night, his wife, Betty Malo, posted on his Facebook page. He had been battling cancer. The frontman of The Mavericks had documented his health journey on social media since he disclosed in June 2024 that he was receiving treatment for colon cancer. In September 2025, Malo said on Instagram that he was battling LMD, or leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication when cancer spreads to membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The diagnosis forced The Mavericks to…
Detectives from the Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) at DCI headquarters apprehended a suspect involved in a high-value land fraud case. The suspect allegedly forged a deed of gift and a transfer of land document to unlawfully acquire a parcel of land in the upscale area of Karen, valued at Sh200 million. The case came to light when a complainant reported that she had purchased the land from the rightful owner, who had since passed away. This deceased owner had been bequeathed the said land by her late mother. Following the complaint, detectives swiftly launched an investigation, which revealed that…
Most people are unaware of how much light affects a home’s atmosphere. It affects comfort, mood, and even the appearance and feel of spaces. A small space can appear larger with the right lighting, a drab corner can become more welcoming, and a worn-out interior can be revitalized right away. Many homeowners ignore the effects of smart lighting upgrades in favor of painting or furniture. Here are some doable improvements that actually improve a home’s daily atmosphere and make a noticeable difference. Add Rechargeable Cordless Lamps for Flexibility Rechargeable cordless lamps from Visual Comfort for dining tables, shelves, and bedside…