INTERNATIONAL

North Korea test-fires missile into sea ahead of Trump-Xi summit

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, ahead…

8 years ago

1st Peace Carnival held to promote peace among ethnic groups in Malaysia

A peace-themed festival was held in the capital city of Johor State, Malaysia to raise awareness of cooperative peace building.…

8 years ago

Iranian centenarian stands in local elections

A man surprised election officials in northwestern Iran when he turned up to register as a local council candidate and…

8 years ago

Kenya Revenue Authority ‘lost $39m to hacker’

An IT expert has been charged with hacking into Kenya's Revenue Authority and stealing $39m (£31m). Alex Mutungi Mutuku, 28,…

8 years ago

University of Nairobi tough academic rules for postgraduates

The University of Nairobi is implementing tough academic research guidelines aimed at tightening the quality of research papers for all…

8 years ago

Museveni wants Parliament to enact Biotechnology bill

President Museveni has repeated his efforts to boost food security and household income with a promise to ensure that the…

8 years ago

President Kagame received by Pope Francis

President Kagame today held talks with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Foreign Minister…

8 years ago

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette K. arrive in Beijing

The Head of State Paul Kagame and his wife have arrived in Beijing for a two days official visit. The…

8 years ago

Kaweesi confirmed dead

Three people including Police Spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi have been shot dead. Kaweesi and and two other police officers were…

8 years ago

Rwanda’s Murekezi to fight fresh extradition bid in Malawi

Rwanda genocide convict Vincent Murekezi is facing a fresh extradition bid following the signing of an Extradition Treaty between Rwanda and…

8 years ago