Kenyans put president on notice

Kenya’s fifth president became a remarkably unpopular leader barely two years into his presidency after proposing aggressive tax measures that many saw as a betrayal of his campaign promise to support working-class people Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a “one-term” leader. They stick their index fingers in the air, saying Ruto must vacate the presidency when his term expires in 2027. For others who want him gone only three years after he was elected, even that’s a long time. Kenya’s fifth president became a remarkably

World Bank grants South Africa a $1.5 bn loan

Deteriorating rail systems, jammed ports and frequent blackouts have hindered vital industries like mining and auto manufacturing in South Africa, contributing to slow economic growth over the last decade in Africa’s most developed economy The World Bank granted South Africa a $1.5 billion loan to upgrade transportation infrastructure and help it transition toward a low-carbon economy, the country’s National Treasury said Monday.Deteriorating rail systems, jammed ports and frequent blackouts have hindered vital industries like mining and auto manufacturing in South Africa, contributing

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Microsoft Cuts Deep

The fresh job cuts come less than two months after Microsoft announced it was laying off more than 6,000 employees…reports Asian Lite News Microsoft

HEALING TOUCH

International Development Minister Baroness Chapman (second from right) meets Dalia Kushnir (left), sister-in-law of Israeli hostages Yair (released) and Eitan

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Northeast Is Growth Engine

Scindia also provided updates on the government’s efforts to facilitate the entry of SpaceX’s Starlink service into India. “All due diligence from the Ministry’s side is complete Union Minister for Communications and

India to Empower Global South

India is emerging as a pivotal force in the global transition to clean energy, with Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, asserting that the country is empowering the Global South to build a sustainable, low-carbon future. At

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Hrithik, NTR Jr Promote Separately

In War (2019), Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff only came together publicly during the success bash, maintaining the mystery around their face-off In a

Floral Crowns of Glam

Bollywood’s leading ladies have often turned to flowers to elevate their hairstyles, making floral hairdos an enduring fashion statement on and off the red

Kajol Channels Kali Power

Backed by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Maa is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Subbarayan, with Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer Kajol delivers

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Out Goes Nat

In Sciver-Brunt’s absence, Tammy Beaumont will continue to lead the side in the remaining two matches England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out

Walker Joins Burnley

The move sees Walker reunite with Burnley coach Scott Parker, with whom he played alongside at Tottenham…reports Asian Lite News Veteran England defender Kyle

England Stay Hopeful

With 536 runs still needed and seven wickets in hand, Trescothick acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge but refused to rule out any possibility.

BROAD WARNING

Stuart Broad urges England to stay mentally sharp and wait for the collapse, pointing to India’s Headingley horror as proof that wickets can fall

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EVs Drive Cleaner Cities

Each EV is equipped with GPS tracking for real-time monitoring and efficiently serves the city’s 159.46 square kilometre area The use of electric vehicles (EVs) in household waste collection is ushering in a sustainable transformation under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban