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IRAN CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN 2026 WORLD CUP DESPITE REGIONAL TENSIONS, FIFA PRESIDENT AFFIRMS.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has assured that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup, despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. …

International

Julius Malema Jailed

South Africa’s political landscape has been shaken following the sentencing of Julius Malema, a prominent opposition leader and head of the Economic Freedom Fighters …

Health

The Silent Disruptors: Understanding Often Misdiagnosed Digestive Disorders

For many, digestive issues are dismissed as "just a sensitive stomach" or general indigestion. However, several gastrointestinal conditions remain significantly underdiagnosed because their symptoms …

Health

The Silent Sting: Understanding the Physical and Financial Cost of Kidney Stones

The sharp, stabbing pain of a kidney stone is often described as one of the most intense physical experiences a human can endure. Yet, …

International

Kwibuka 32: Honouring the Past, Protecting the Future

Kigali, Rwanda— On April 7, 2024, Rwanda and the global community began the 100-day period of mourning to mark the 32nd Commemoration of the …

International

POPE LEO XIV URGES PEACE AMID MIDDLE EAST TURMOIL AS EASTER CELEBRATIONS TURN SOMBER.

Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt call for peace on Sunday, urging “those who have the power to unleash wars” to “choose peace” during …

International

Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate

 U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to strike a deal or reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, warning …

Health

Kisumu East Boosts Healthcare Access as KSh 5.8M Secures SHA Cover for 679 Vulnerable Households

Access to healthcare for vulnerable families in Kisumu East has received a major boost after area MP Hon. Shakeel A. Shabbir Ahmed presented KSh …

Sports

DR CONGO STUNS JAMAICA AS AFRICA'S TEN TEAMS SECURE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SPOTS.

In a thrilling display of determination and late-game heroics, the DR Congo national football team punched their ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026, …

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Can SHA Cover Testicular Cancer?

Navigating a cancer diagnosis is one of the most overwhelming experiences a man can face—not just emotionally, but financially. 1. The Cost Breakdown: What are …