The Kenyan ministers of ICT and interior have rallied round Meta's Facebook as the hate speech controversy rages on.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 03:34PM
Kenyan ministers prop Facebook despite gov’t agency ultimatum
Did Russia deliberately kill Vadatursky, Ukraine’s grain tycoon?
A Russian missile killed Oleksiy Vadatursky and his wife Raisa, a day before grain exports resumed from Odesa.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 03:14PM
Outrage as another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad
Aakash Hassan was on his way to Sri Lanka last week when officials at New Delhi airport barred him from boarding plane.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 02:04PM
India confirms Asia’s first monkeypox death
The death of a young man in the southern state of Kerala is the first in Asia.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 01:03PM
Thousands evacuate as California’s McKinney fire spreads
The largest blaze in the US state this year is fuelled by strong winds and extreme drought conditions.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 12:44PM
Who is Liz Truss, the favourite to become Britain’s next PM?
Truss, now foreign chief, remained loyal to Boris Johnson as he faced a rebellion and is promising public tax cuts.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 11:47AM
Fear and anxiety for civilians as Yemen truce set to expire
The conflict-ravaged country awaits two scenarios: a new cycle of war or an extended cessation of hostilities.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 11:46AM
Sri Lanka protesters divided on leaving main camp amid crackdown
Debate within protest movement on wrapping up seafront camp was triggered by a violent crackdown by security forces.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 11:14AM
Ahead of Kenya polls, female politicians endure abuse and attacks
Dozens of female candidates have been physically assaulted while campaigning ahead of the August 9 elections in Kenya.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 10:39AM
Asia’s two richest men Ambani, Adani start to face off
Asia’s two richest men are increasingly treading the same ground, setting the stage for a clash beyond Indian borders.Story Published at: August 01, 2022 at 10:02AM