Kenya holds state funeral for Raila Odinga
Presidents and representatives of African heads of state joined thousands of mourners at a state funeral service on Friday for Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the democratic reformer who died this week in India at the age of 80
Poll shows more Americans approve Trump’s handling of Gaza conflict
The new Associated Press-NORC poll, however, shows that his apparent success on the world stage has not yet improved his overall standing at home.
Macron, EU chief Von der Leyen meet in Paris
The meeting comes as France’s latest political crisis eased — for now — when Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two consecutive no-confidence votes on Thursday, averting another government collapse
Israel trikes Southern Lebanon injuring atleast six people
Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting a cement plant and an environmental group's site that it accuses of being fronts for Hezbollah, injuring at least six people and triggering massive explosions that caused widespread panic.
Pix of the Day: October 17, 2025
Pix of the Day: October 17, 2025
Barcelona hoping to bounce back in La Liga match against Catalan rival Girona
Hansi Flick's side were at the top of the table before suffering a humbling 4-1 defeat to Sevilla ahead of the international break.
Devotees prepare to celebrate Diwali
Across India and the wider world, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It's also observed by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, each attaching their own meaning to the festival
New HIV prevention injection rolls out to end new cases by 2030
The injection, known as cabotegravir, is a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and is administered every two months.
Madagascar coup: Who is the Colonel behind the power grab?
Here's what to know about Col. Michael Randrianirina, who seized power following weeks of large anti-government protests by mainly young people:
Russian court sentences 15 Ukrainian soldiers to prison for terrorism
A Russian military court convicted 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges Friday, sentencing them to prison terms of up to 21 years in a proceeding widely condemned by Kyiv and human rights groups as a sham violation of international law.