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Sudan on the verge of a split: RSF creates parallel government

The Sudanese paramilitary forces RSF and their allies have signed an agreement to establish a parallel government in Nairobi. This comes amid a two-year civil war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.

News of the World • February 23, 03:42 PM • 24845 views

A potentially dangerous asteroid 248 meters long will fly near the Earth

Asteroid 2020 BC6, 248 meters long, will fly past the Earth on January 5 at a distance of 3. 68 million kilometers. NASA classifies it as a potentially dangerous object due to its size and proximity to the planet.

News of the World • January 5, 12:44 AM • 30415 views

Half a ton of space debris fell on a village in Kenya

A metal hoop with a diameter of 2. 4 meters fell from a rocket upper stage in a Kenyan village. Local residents are demanding compensation for damaged trees and bushes, and experts warn of a growing problem of space debris.

News of the World • January 3, 05:12 AM • 44079 views

2024 was the hottest year in China: temperatures hit record highs

In 2024, the average temperature in China reached a record 10. 92°C, 1.03°C above normal. The country also experienced devastating floods that led to loss of life and mass evacuations.

News of the World • January 2, 08:30 PM • 27162 views

Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty

The President of Zimbabwe has signed a law abolishing the death penalty, which has not been applied since 2005. About 60 people sentenced to death will be able to avoid execution.

News of the World • January 1, 09:32 AM • 22208 views

Facebook moderators in Kenya fall ill after viewing shocking content

More than 140 Facebook moderators in Kenya have been diagnosed with severe PTSD due to viewing violent content. The workers filed a lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya due to 8-10 hour shifts of viewing violence and cruelty.

News of the World • December 19, 03:58 PM • 21391 views

Seven are already operating, and three will open soon: Zelensky on opening new embassies in Africa

Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.

Politics • November 23, 05:41 PM • 28311 views

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Public Health Center explains whether there is a risk of Marburg virus epidemic in Ukraine

Epidemic security experts estimate the risks of a Marburg epidemic in Ukraine to be low. No cases of this disease have ever been registered in the country, and there are no conditions for complicating the situation.

Society • November 4, 11:31 AM • 159781 views

russia is deceptively recruiting young african women to a factory for the collection of "shahed" in tatarstan - AР investigation

Under the guise of hotel internships, russia lures young women from Africa to a drone factory. The workers are subjected to exploitation, working without proper protection and under constant surveillance.

War • October 10, 08:42 AM • 11834 views

Hungary supports the Chinese initiative “Friends of Peace” to resolve the war in Ukraine

Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

War • September 27, 05:09 PM • 22880 views

More than 50 humanitarian workers killed or wounded in Ukraine since the beginning of full-scale war - MFA

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 150 incidents have occurred that have affected humanitarian aid. Despite this, Ukraine continues to help other countries by sending food.

Society • August 19, 09:52 AM • 21288 views

Deadly protests take place in Kenya over tax hike bill

Police in Nairobi, Kenya, have used weapons against protesters trying to break into parliament, killing at least five people during riots sparked by a proposed tax hike bill. President William Ruto called the protesters "criminals" and sent in the army to help police deal with the "security emergency."

Society • June 25, 10:38 PM • 23225 views

Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

Politics • June 16, 09:34 PM • 106252 views

Zelenskyy meets with Kenyan President Raila, discusses food security and grain exports

President Zelenskyy met with President Ruto and discussed food security, agricultural exports, Kenya's potential participation in Ukrainian grain hubs, and Kenya's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Economy • June 15, 10:34 PM • 79500 views

G7 leaders to focus on war in Ukraine and China at summit in Italy

G7 leaders gather for their annual summit in Italy, seeking to double down on support for Ukraine with a $50 billion loan package using frozen Russian assets, confront China's economic ambitions, and discuss issues such as artificial intelligence, while also facing domestic challenges.

War • June 13, 06:45 AM • 38388 views

Ukraine will ship sunflower oil to Africa for the first time under the Grain from Ukraine program

Ukraine sends 2,453. 26 tons of sunflower oil as humanitarian aid to African countries and Palestine for the first time as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.

Economy • June 12, 04:13 PM • 55018 views

Biden intends to make Kenya a major non-NATO ally

Biden informed Congress of his intention to grant Kenya the status of a major non-NATO ally, recognizing its contribution to global security and stability.

News of the World • May 24, 01:56 AM • 23971 views

Four dead on Everest this week

Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old Kenyan climber, was found dead near the summit of Mount Everest after he disappeared with his Nepalese guide Nawang Sherpa while attempting to climb without supplemental oxygen, the fourth death on Everest this week.

Sports • May 23, 09:26 AM • 16150 views

In Brazil, the death toll due to severe flooding has risen to 56

Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul caused severe flooding, killing 56 people and leaving 68 still missing.

News of the World • May 4, 02:43 PM • 31246 views

Vietnam experiences the longest heat wave in 30 years, hundreds of thousands of fish die in reservoirs in the south of the country

Vietnam is experiencing the longest heat wave in 30 years, which has caused water levels to drop and up to 200 tons of fish to die in reservoirs in the south of the country.

News of the World • May 3, 04:40 PM • 24641 views

In Kenya, the number of flood victims increased to 181: houses and roads destroyed

The number of flood victims in Kenya has risen to 181, and houses, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been destroyed across the region due to heavy rains and flooding since March, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

Society • May 1, 03:20 PM • 20489 views

A dam bursts in Kenya as a result of flooding, killing at least 42 people

In Kenya, heavy rains and flooding caused a dam to burst, destroying homes and blocking roads, killing at least 42 people in the western village of Kamuchiri.

News of the World • April 29, 11:01 AM • 17970 views

Another batch of Ukrainian grain was delivered to Sudan - Zelenskyy

Ukraine continues to support the Sudanese people with grain supplies as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.

Economy • April 26, 11:52 AM • 22164 views

Haitian government declares state of emergency and curfew in Port-au-Prince

The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency and a curfew in Port-au-Prince after thousands of prisoners escaped from the national prison after it was stormed by armed gangs.

News of the World • March 4, 08:55 AM • 23332 views

European Parliament passes law on nature conservation, which was preceded by a heated debate

The European Parliament has passed a controversial nature conservation law that requires at least 20% of the EU's land and marine areas to be restored by 2030 through measures such as reforestation and wetland restoration.

News of the World • February 27, 03:50 PM • 29758 views

Multiple world record holder in the marathon Kelvin Kipchoge dies in a car accident

Kenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach are killed in a car accident in Kenya.

Sports • February 12, 11:51 AM • 23474 views

Grain From Ukraine: the first ship with humanitarian wheat this year sailed through the Ukrainian corridor - for Nigeria

This year's first vessel under the Grain From Ukraine initiative with 25,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat for Nigeria sailed through the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor as humanitarian aid.

Economy • February 8, 09:17 AM • 33372 views

Kenyan sect leader accused of killing 191 children

Kenyan cult leader Paul Ntenga McKenzie and 29 others were charged with the murder of 191 children whose bodies were found exhumed in the forest where McKenzie's doomsday cult operated.

Crimes and emergencies • February 7, 01:35 AM • 30380 views

President Zelenskyy imposes sanctions against Kremlin propagandists and manufacturers of Iskander missiles: who is on the list

The European Business Association calls on the authorities to strengthen the fight against "gray" imports of equipment

The Ombudsman will consider the complaint of the head of the anti-corruption committee against ARMA for concealing information

The Holy Fire: truth or falsehood, where to watch the broadcast

The US is ready to stop trying to make peace between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress - Rubio

Easter services in Kyiv: where residents of the capital will be able to consecrate Easter bread

Russia's response regarding peace in Ukraine will be this week - Trump

How to dye eggs for Easter: grandmother's and modern methods

American Chamber of Commerce: UAH 5.5 billion - budget losses from the shadow market of smartphones

"Acted since April 2023": MFA commented on the detention of a gang of pimps in Poland, including Ukrainians

Rocket shelling of Kharkiv: 28 wounded, including two children, houses destroyed

In Kharkiv, there are already more than fifty victims, 4 are in serious condition: new details of the missile strike on the city

The Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling has a title and release date

Enrollment in first grades for the 2025-2026 academic year: what you need to know

Zelenskyy Extended Martial Law and Mobilization Until August 6

Easter services in the Vatican: how Catholics celebrate the Resurrection

Enrollment in first grades for the 2025-2026 academic year: what you need to know

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Easter services in Kyiv: where residents of the capital will be able to consecrate Easter bread

How to dye eggs for Easter: grandmother's and modern methods

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