In recent days, reports emerged that Ukrainian troops in Avdiivka faced a deteriorating situation. Rodion Kudriashov, deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, said on Friday that Ukrainian troops were still holding out against the onslaught of about 15,000 Russian soldiers, but he expected the situation would “soon become critical”. He said Avdiivka is at risk of falling to Russia, a development he blamed “in very large part” on the fact that Ukrainian forces are running out of artillery ammunition. Heavily fortified with a web of tunnels and concrete fortifications, Avdiivka lies in the northern suburbs of Donetsk, a city in a region of the same name that Russian forces partially occupy. “Russian forces would be highly unlikely to make rapid operationally significant advances from Avdiivka if they captured the settlement, and the potential Russian capture of Avdiivka at most would set conditions for further limited tactical gains.”

Close-up of two cans of Celsius energy drink - John Parra/Getty ImagesMaybe you didn't hear about the Celsius energy drink brand until the rapper Flo Rida sued it in 2021. By fiscal Q3 2023, Celsius was the third-largest energy drink brand in the U.S., holding 8.6% of the entire market share. From the beginning, Celsius has been branded as a "fitness drink" rather than an energy drink with its mantra "Live Fit." It presents itself as a low-sugar, healthy alternative energy drink that doesn't induce the jitters. As of February 2023, Celsius Holdings had an estimated net worth of $13.53 billion.

Kwale - Police in Lunga Lunga are investigating the tragic passing of a seven-year-old girl following an alleged beating by her mother. Source: UGCAccording to a police report, neighbours raised alarm when they found the suspect, a 30-year-old woman, beating her daughter at around 9pm on Wednesday, February 14. Where was the Kwale mother foundThey later found out that the minor had died overnight, and her mother had moved the body to her rural home for burial preparations. It is suspected that the woman assaulted her daughter using a chapati roller, causing injuries that police say might have led to her demise. Businessman allegedly shoots son deadIn a separate incident, a popular Ugandan businessman was arrested after he allegedly shot dead his son.

It has become clear that I cannot keep living in India and earning my livelihood," Dougnac said in a statement on Friday. India's federal home ministry and the foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Dougnac, who said she came to India 25 years ago and has worked in the country for 23 years as a journalist, has an OCI card through her marriage to an Indian citizen. French officials raised Dougnac's case during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India last month. The French foreign ministry had no immediate comment on Friday.

On Saturday, February 17, the local newspapers reported widely on the possible implications of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga taking over as the African Union (AU) Commission's chairperson. The Saturday StandardThe publication reported two pupils drowned after a swimming expedition in a river turned tragic at a village in Kapenguria, West Pokot County. The pupils, identified as Isaac Ruto and Elias Rotich, both aged 10 and in grade three at Kodongou Primary School, were playing at River Kwilitei. Muchira vaccinated students from Kisungula Primary School on May 26th last year. Besides seeking compensation, they also want the court to clarify how students should be vaccinated with their rights respected in a dignified manner.

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military chief said early Saturday that he is withdrawing troops from the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where outnumbered defenders battled a Russian assault for four months. In recent days, reports emerged that Ukrainian troops in Avdiika faced a deteriorating situation. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday that Russian forces were beginning to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses in the eastern city. He said Avdiivka is at risk of falling to Russia, a development he blamed “in very large part” on the fact that Ukrainian forces are running out of artillery ammunition. “Russian forces would be highly unlikely to make rapid operationally significant advances from Avdiivka if they captured the settlement, and the potential Russian capture of Avdiivka at most would set conditions for further limited tactical gains,” it added.

Journalism? We are damned for shining light on the ugly side of society and damned if we do not. Journalists work hard at maintaining the levels of professionalism needed to work efficiently and diligently as members of the Fourth Estate. The problem, I believe, is that with the rise of digital media, consumers have mixed up the distinguishing lines of media and journalism. I always share the wisdom passed on to me by my mentor and the godfather of journalism, Joe Kadhi.

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian troops withdrew from the devastated eastern town of Avdiivka, Kyiv's military chief said on Saturday, paving the way for Russia's biggest advance since it captured the city of Bakhmut last May. Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who took command of the Ukrainian military in a major shake-up last week, said Ukrainian forces had moved back to more secure positions outside the town, which had a pre-war population of 32,000. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his troops for "exhausting" Russian forces in Avdiivka and said he agreed with the decision to withdraw in order to save lives. SOME TROOPS CAPTUREDTarnavskyi, the commander who has been overseeing the fighting in Avdiivka for months, said Ukrainian troops had fallen back to a second line of defence. The Third Assault Brigade, a prominent infantry assault unit, was rushed to the town to help reinforce troops this week as other Ukrainian forces pulled back from its southeast.

Joe Biden to host President Ruto, Rachel in MayWhite House announces President Joe Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto for a State visit to the US on May 23, 2024 to mark 60th anniversary of US-Kenya relations. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Peirre said in a statement Ruto is set for a State Visit to the United States on May 23, 2024. “President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya for a State Visit to the United States on May 23, 2024,” he said. On his part, President Ruto said he looks forward to engaging with President Biden on a broad range of matters of mutual interest to both nations”. “Kenya views the state visit as a high profile opportunity to articulate a new era of a dynamic partnership aimed at transforming trade and investment, green energy and climate action, digital technology and innovation, health and human development, peace and security as well as multilateralism and collective action to deliver shared prosperity for Kenya, Africa, the Global South and the entire world.”

It was a joyous show from the Sussexes when they hit the snow in Canada at an event in anticipation of the 2025 Invictus Games. READ MORE | Prince Harry and Meghan ruffle royal feathers with rebranded Sussex websiteMeghan seemed all too happy for her hubby to hog the role of action man. The site now displays the duchess' royal coat of arms and lists their children four-year-old Archie and two-year-old Lilibet’s surnames as Sussex. Harry and Meghan’s multi-day visit is in honour of the one-year countdown to next year's Invictus Games, which will be held in Vancouver. When asked in an interview by Reeve whether he intends to go back to the UK, Harry said he has plans to visit the UK and “will stop in and see my family as much as I can”.

Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is putting up closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) at 10 illegal dumping spots. The installation is being done in phases, starting with Jalan Sijangkang Utama, Jalan Pelabuhan Utara, Jalan Bukit Kuda, Jalan Kebun Baru Perepat and Jalan Benteng. “Currently, we have 16 CCTVs to survey dumping sites while 165 other CCTVs are for monitoring public safety and road traffic.”Zaireezal said the city council was implementing two methods to stop illegal dumping. “The first method is to clear the site and instal warning signs immediately. “After that, a banner to warn people will be put up.”He said those caught dumping rubbish indiscriminately face compounds of up to RM1,000.

Failure by artistes from Mt Kenya region to balance their fame, money and love life has made them fodder for celebrity gossip. Some have wrecked their first marriages after taking a second wife, leaving the aggrieved party venting on social media. Muigai married his second wife Queen Stacy nine years into his first marriage. She claimed Ndungu lied to win the sympathy of philanthropist Karangu Muraya and his social media followers. Social media users trolled him, accusing him of marrying many wives and failing to take charge.

What's in a name? In choosing their brand names, artistes are looking for inspiration far and wide, and oftentimes, at home. When he started as a dancehall artiste at the coast, the bubbly artiste with so much hunger and talent was called Mr. Lololova. Some chose to play with their brand names, adding prefixes and suffixes to what already exists. And with time, these artistes or the media add more descriptors to differentiate the chuff from the jokers from the talents.

Namwamba reveals trick to make Harambee Stars competitive in 2027 AFCONFriday, February 16th, 2024 12:50 | By Kiplagat SangSports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba. PHOTO/(@moyasa_ke)/XSports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has revealed a trick that will make Harambee Stars a competitive force in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. “We do not want our Harambee Stars to merely participate; we want them to compete. Kenya to host AFCON 2027 finals. "We are upgrading our sporting infrastructure to international standards as part of our master plan to co-host the 2027 AFCON with Uganda and Tanzania.

The US$ 941.2M augmentation of Kenya's program with the IMF has taken the country into the fund's Exceptional Access Window. On this episode, the discussion with the fund's Mission Chief taking stock of the ECF/EFF review, the 1st review of resilience & sustainability facility & article IV.