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Some 15 settlers enter Kusra despite IDF closure, Palestinian residents report feeling threatened

Palestinian residents who remain in the area told KAN News that they still feel threatened by Jewish extremists in the area.

  • Approximately 15 settlers entered Kusra village in West Bank despite IDF closure.
  • Local Palestinian residents reported feeling threatened by Jewish extremists.
  • IDF sent additional battalion to reinforce village after incident.

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Fred Gumo: Mudavadi missed his presidential moment in 2002

Former Westlands Member of Parliament Fred Gumo has said Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s best chance of becoming Kenya’s president was in 2002, arguing that the political moment that could…

  • Former MP Fred Gumo says Musalia Mudavadi missed presidential moment in 2002.
  • Presidential opportunities are rare and rarely return once lost.
  • Gumo urges older politicians to support emerging leaders for Kenya's future.

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Kindiki warns Gachagua: ‘Don’t push me to reveal secrets’

NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 15- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of disrespect and arrogance while warning that he will confront…

  • Kindiki warns Gachagua against further political attacks.
  • Kindiki states unity with Agikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Mbeere communities.
  • Kindiki threatens to reveal secrets if Gachagua continues attacks.

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 38 in Eastern Indonesia

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, causing widespread panic and collapsing buildings and homes in a region prone to deadly seismic…

  • 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
  • At least 38 deaths reported, many from building collapses
  • Aftershocks continue, including magnitude 6.1

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Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island early Saturday, and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches land.

  • Tropical Storm Lala nearing Hawaii's Big Island on Aug. 15, 2026
  • Hurricane warning issued for first landfall in 155 years
  • Up to 25 inches of rain possible, causing mudslides and wildfires

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Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne

VADUZ, Liechtenstein (AP) — Liechtenstein’s royal house said Saturday that the tiny country’s rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the…

  • Liechtenstein alters succession rules to permit female throne inheritance.
  • Prince Alois announces change at national day speech with two-thirds approval.
  • Current heir Prince Hans-Adam II remains head of state.
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