Friends, today I also thank the countrymen for having reiterated their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic systems of the country. The President of Marshall Islands also participated in the Yoga Day program organized there on a large scale for the first time. A grand Yoga Day program was also organized in Thimpu, Bhutan, in which my friend Prime Minister Tobgay also participated. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the friends who participated on Yoga Day. During #MannKiBaat, PM @narendramodi expresses gratitude to the countrymen for reiterating their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic systems of the country.

June 29, 2024 13:38 UTC

Edday Nderitu, wife of Mugithi artist and police officer Samidoh Muchoki, has written a congratulatory message to her husband after he graduated with his first degree. In her congratulatory message, Edday Nderitu recalled how her husband came home and told her about his decision to return to school to pursue his very first degree. Edday revealed that Samidoh went back to school after the birth of their second child, and it has taken him nearly seven years to achieve his dream. I remember when you decided to continue with your degree, we had just welcomed our child (Mike). Thank you for your commitment and true spirit, I am forever inspired," the mother of three said.

June 29, 2024 13:32 UTC

ODM leader Raila Odinga brought warmth to the burial event of the late comedian Fred Omondi in Sega, Siaya county on Saturday. Ideally, it should be me, Raila, who should be dying, but today we lay to rest a young man. "During our days of struggle with Jaramogi, we sang like this: 'Nikiitwa ntaitika, nikiitwa ntaitika, kutumikia waafrika, kutumikia, kutumikia, kutumikia waafrika ooooh. Raila also conveyed deep condolences to Fred Omondi's family on behalf of his wife and children. The ODM leader addressed the recent anti-finance bill protests led by the youth (Gen Zs), indicating that he would soon speak out on the matter.

June 29, 2024 13:32 UTC

Since becoming a member of the East African Community in May 2022, DRC rarely takes part in regional meetings and has never remitted a cent. DRC owes $14.7 million, Burundi $11.2 million, South Sudan $8.6 million, Rwanda $920,869, Uganda $200,203, Tanzania $122,694 and Kenya $20. Read: East Africa bloc in limbo on cash crisisEAC states are required to remit $7.3 million each to fund the Community's activities. “We need to implement the alternative financing mechanism that will help partner states contribute in a more timely manner where partner states can give 0.2 percent of the import taxes,” said James Kakooza EALA member from Uganda. The regional assembly is now expected to approve the $112.98 million EAC 2024/25 Budget tabled on Wednesday.

June 29, 2024 12:09 UTC

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterHarry Kane and Declan Rice want the pundits to be cheerleaders. But why should the BBC or ITV be turned into England Fan TV to keep those precious players in a cheery mood? (Image: Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)‌Roberto Martinez needs to show some bottle and drop Cristiano Ronaldo if Portugal want to win Euro 2024.

June 29, 2024 12:06 UTC





NIBONG TEBAL: Dr Joohari Ariffin has been having just three hours of sleep each day over the past week. The 60-year-old former teacher, who goes to bed around 2am and wakes up by 5am, has been going through this gruelling routine as he campaigns for the Sungai Bakap state by-election on July 6. Joohari, from PKR and representing Pakatan Harapan, is in a straight fight against Abidin Ismail, the Perikatan Nasional candidate and Nibong Tebal PAS deputy chief. Accompanying Joohari on the campaign trail at the night market was PKR Wanita chief and Nibong Tebal MP Fadhlina Sidek, who is also the Education Minister. Sungai Bakap is one of the three state constituencies in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency, with the other two being Jawi and Sungai Acheh.

June 29, 2024 12:05 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterItalian football icon Antonio Cassano was once offered a role in an adult movie by famous adult guru Rocco Siffredi. But that's not to say he wasn't successful, Cassano turned out for Real Madrid, and he earned himself 39 national team appearances and netted 10 goals in the process.

June 29, 2024 11:43 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. READ MORE: Mia Khalifa back in the UK as she posts pic at boozer in Faversham, KentClick for more of the latest news from across the world from the Daily Star. To make matters more confusing, Mia has previously taken to social media to post about her eating a full English with bacon.

June 29, 2024 11:41 UTC

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailAn adult star who won the inaugural European Sex Championships says her 'life has changed' since scooping the prize money, and she has bought a luxury car and new boobs. Marija added that she will compete in this year's European Sex Championships, due to be held in late September in Stockholm, Sweden. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.

June 29, 2024 11:41 UTC

By REUTERS More by this AuthorThe United Nations humanitarian agency is struggling to secure funding to combat severe food insecurity in Nigeria's insurgency-hit northeast, raising fears of mass hunger and deaths, its resident coordinator warned. Read: Malnutrition in Nigeria’s northeast worries global bodiesFall anticipates receiving only $300 million in the best-case scenario, a significant drop from the $500 million secured last year. The situation is further exacerbated by Nigeria's worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, with inflation exceeding 33 percent and food prices soaring above 40 percent. UN Ocha warns of "catastrophic" consequences of food insecurity in Nigeria's northeast without immediate intervention. "The cost of inaction has many folds with the most pressing being an excess mortality among children," Fall said.

June 29, 2024 11:27 UTC

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. Still in shock after the doctor’s news Toyah is left reeling when he drops another unexpected bombshell. Later on, Swain’s daughter Betsy starts her work experience at the factory and Fiz and Carla are impressed with her machining skills.

June 29, 2024 11:06 UTC

The late Charles Ezekiel Molefi SekanoIconic South African fine artist and jazz musician Charles Ezekiel Molefi Sekano is dead. The star died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. Born on November 18, 1943, in Sofiatown, Charles Sekano witnessed the bulldozing of his home during the apartheid regime among others in Sophiatown, and a forceful removal to Meadowlands, Soweto. Charlie's last performance in Kenya was at the Kenya National Theatre on Saturday, July 11, 1998, before returning to South Africa. In 1998, Charles Sekano returned to South Africa, four years after the first democratic election, which saw Nelson Mandela taking the presidency.

June 29, 2024 11:03 UTC

Who is Evangeline Muli? She looks at her time with the airline as one of her favourite memories, travelling the world and seeing Kenya Airways grow. Her eldest daughter, Lady Justice Agnes Murgor, followed her footsteps in the Girl Guides movement; a girl guide in her youth and later the International Commissioner for the Kenya Girl Guides Association. He allowed me the privilege of doing my work in the Kenya Girl Guides Association. Evangeline Muli, wife to former AG Matthew Guy Muli turns 90 this year.

June 29, 2024 10:55 UTC

ONE of England's footballers secretly enjoyed a relationship with a Made In Chelsea beauty, two stars from the show have revealed. Ruby, 28, has starred on Made In Chelsea since 2020 and fans will know her for her on/off long-term relationship with Reza Amiri-Garrousi. Sophie and Melissa have shared a clip from their podcast, Wednesdays Podcast, on TikTok and say their friend dated Mason in the lead up to the 2021 Euros. Melissa described Mason as "very young," while Sophie chipped in: "I think very innocent and just not quite bad boy enough not for our friend." 6 Fans are convinced they are talking about Ruby Adler Credit: The Mega Agency6 Melissa is believed to have dated Mason around the time of the 2021 Euros Credit: Getty

June 29, 2024 10:45 UTC

Vietnam, a global manufacturing hub, is targeting growth of between six and 6.5 percent this year. Photo: Nhac NGUYEN / AFPSource: AFPVietnam's economy grew by more than six percent in the first half of 2024, government figures showed Saturday, as analysts said more reforms are needed to further boost the economy. The upswing was the result of "several measures" taken to improve supply chains, the foreign exchange market and public investment, the GSO said. Despite such improvement, an International Monetary Fund analyst said Vietnam "needs a new wave of reforms" following a visit to the country late June. Vietnam is targeting growth of between six and 6.5 percent this year, up on the 5.05 percent seen in 2023.

June 29, 2024 10:44 UTC