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Matiang’i arrives in Bomet for Jubilee party rallies

Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has arrived in Chebole, Bomet County, for a series of rallies aimed at consolidating support for the party and his presidential bid.

  • Fred Matiang’i visits Bomet for Jubilee rallies.
  • He is accompanied by Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi.
  • Matiang’i plans Bomet-Narok political caravan on Aug 14.

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Will disbarment of Singapore’s Pritam Singh further dent his political standing?

The disbarment of Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh in Singapore is a professional blow for the leading opposition figure, but is not expected to further damage his political standing. Singh, 50, was struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors in a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, a decision that political analysts say reflects the…

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Gachagua vows to unseat Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to challenge President William Ruto at the ballot in the 2027 General Election, accusing the President of failing to honour promises made to Kenyans. Speaking in Naivasha on Friday, August 14, 2026, Gachagua said his fallout with Ruto had changed the political landscape and warned Ruto…

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Croatia wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate, 36 confirmed injured, seven critically

Flames enveloped settlements and trees over 1,000 hectares, turning the night sky red above Omis, a scenic town on Croatia's prized Dalmatian coast surrounded by trees and rocky hills.

  • Roughly 1,000 residents evacuated from Omis, Croatia's Dalmatian coast.
  • Fire caused 36 injuries, seven critical, due to strong winds, heat, drought.
  • Emergency shelters set up for evacuees between Omis and Split.

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Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant

According to the indictment, the two obtained an electric scooter, flammable material, and equipment to start a fire before arriving near the restaurant.

  • Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayech indicted for Givatayim restaurant arson.
  • Teenagers used electric scooter, flammable material, and tools for attack.
  • Two men indicted for grenade attack on Kiryat Ono Japanika restaurant.

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Malawi: Roads Blocked, Tempers Boil - - Kabaza Crackdown Turns Ugly

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's long-running Kabaza crisis has exploded into fresh confrontation, with police, councils and Kabaza associations rolling out tough new enforcement measures -- and riders…

  • Kabaza crackdown leads to violent clashes between police and riders
  • Over 2,000 annual deaths and injuries blamed on motorcycle taxis
  • Crackdown follows 979 deaths and 3,000 injuries from 2022-2025

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Japan, Russia, and the Northern Territories

On August 13, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Northern Territories for the first time. These islands near mainland Hokkaidō are controlled by Russia but claimed by Japan in a…

  • Japan and Russia dispute Northern Territories, seized by Soviet Union post-WWII
  • Russia's 2022 constitution bans territory transfer, halting peace negotiations amid Ukraine invasion
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