A fuel tanker and a lorry collided near Mtito Andei, igniting a fireball and partially blocking the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. Authorities feared casualties but no deaths were confirmed. The crash exposes the ongoing battle with road safety along Kenya's busiest transport artery.
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SASSA has released the official payment schedule and details of significant grant increases for April 2025. Staggered dates are meant to ease queues, with older persons, disability, and children’s grants paid between April 2 and 4, and the SRD R350 grant rolling out from April 27. Most grants will see boosts of up to R130.
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Tropical Cyclone Chido has caused turmoil across Mayotte and Comoros and now heads towards Mozambique, threatening nearly 2.5 million people. After menacing Mayotte with fierce winds and rains, Chido targets northern Mozambique, while its remnants impact Malawi and beyond. With its dangerous potential to unleash destructive floods and mudslides, authorities are on high alert, issuing warnings and undertaking crucial preparations across the region.
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In a recent seminar in Beijing, experts have advocated for unity between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to counter the US' containment strategy, which is seen as using Taiwan as leverage against China. They argue that the heightened US military presence in the Taiwan Straits is escalating regional tension and harming both economies. Participants at the event emphasized boosting mutual cooperation and understanding.
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Fethullah Gulen, an influential Turkish preacher and founder of the Hizmet movement, passed away in the U.S. at 83. Once an ally, his relationship with President Erdogan devolved into fierce rivalry, with accusations surrounding the 2016 coup attempt. These claims, involving serious accusations by Ankara, have been constant subjects of contention, resulting in major governmental crackdowns across various sectors in Turkey.
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Seoul has issued a stern warning to North Korea, asserting that any harm to South Koreans will spell doom for the North Korean regime. This response follows North Korea's accusations of South Korean drones spreading propaganda over its territory. The situation highlights the volatility in the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's efforts to depict the South as a threat. There's an undercurrent of tension as both nations exchange heated rhetoric and displays of potential aerial infiltrations.
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Hurricane Milton threatens Florida with its ferocious Category 4 strength, leading to mass evacuations as over six million are in its destructive path. With winds reaching up to 160mph and a potential storm surge of up to 12 feet, the areas around Tampa Bay are under severe threat. President Biden has delayed international trips to prioritize the storm response in what may be Florida's most devastating hurricane in a century.
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A Brazilian man, Adriano Assis, narrowly missed boarding a Voepass flight that crashed, killing 61 people. Denied boarding earlier, Assis later thanked the airline worker who refused him entry, feeling gratitude for surviving the tragedy. The ATR-72 aircraft crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, with an investigation ongoing.
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Yahya Sinwar's appointment as the new political leader of Hamas marks a significant shift towards more extreme policies. Known for his military background and hardline stance against Israel, Sinwar's leadership is anticipated to heighten regional tensions and impact future peace negotiations in the Middle East.
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A series of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall has ravaged Ethiopia's western Oromia region, resulting in significant fatalities and numerous missing persons. Over 100 lives have been lost, with rescue operations underway in the hardest-hit areas like Tiro and Gelana. The Ethiopian government and international organizations are providing support amidst difficult conditions.
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Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announces her divorce from Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed via a candid Instagram post. The couple, married in May 2023, recently welcomed a daughter. The post signifies a dramatic end to their short-lived marriage.
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Siaya High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo was found dead inside his residence, causing grief and shock across the judiciary. He had been the presiding judge, known for his dedication. His sudden demise follows the recent deaths of other esteemed judges, highlighting a grievous series of losses within the legal community.
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