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The Ukraine peace deal has become the center of global attention as officials from the United States, Ukraine, and Europe work to confirm who created the disputed 28-point proposal.  Confusion grew after a bipartisan group of U.S. senators said Rubio told them that the document was not an American initiative. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Switzerland to advance diplomacy, but uncertainty over the document continues to slow progress toward a stable agreement. Conflicting Claims Over the Ukraine Peace Deal Proposal Confusion grew after a bipartisan group of U.S. senators said Rubio told them that the document was not an American initiative.  They claimed he described it as a Russian proposal handed to envoy Steve Witkoff. The State Department rejected this claim and called the interpretation false. Rubio later said the plan came from the United States and included input from both Russian and Ukrainian contacts.  A senior Trump administration official a...

  The Unseen Summit: When Geopolitics, Global Tech, and Football Collide in the White House Last night, the White House likely played host to one of the most remarkable and understated gatherings in recent memory.  Far from a typical diplomatic reception or state dinner, this was a convergence of titans from disparate worlds – politics, global sports, and cutting-edge technology – all under one roof .  The guest list reads like a fantasy draft of global influence: President Donald Trump , Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), FIFA President Gianni Infantino, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodríguez , and, perhaps most strikingly, tech visionary Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook .  Joining them were other major business leaders like Jensen Huang ( Nvidia ) , Howard Lutnick ( Cantor Fitzgerald ) , and Greg Brockman ( OpenAI ) . The implications of such a dinner are profound, painting a vivid picture of modern diplomacy, where informal...

PCPB Cracks Down on Counterfeit Pesticides Worth Over Sh600,000 in Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi In a sweeping crackdown across Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties , the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has seized counterfeit and unregistered pesticides valued at more than Sh600,000 .  Lawrence Kalawa, head of Compliance and Enforcement at PCPB, holds up a counterfeit pesticide product during the operation. This operation marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s ongoing battle against illegal pest control products that threaten public health, agricultural productivity, and environmental safety. The multi-county raid, conducted by PCPB’s Compliance and Enforcement team, targeted both farm-use and household pesticides .  These products were suspected of containing banned or toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to humans, livestock, and soil health . The seized items were found in agro-vet shops , open-air markets , and even roadside stalls , highlighting the widespr...

Athletics stakeholders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties convened at Kinoru Stadium for the Athletics Kenya (AK) Constitutional Review Forum , calling for fair funding, youth inclusion, transparency, and equitable representation across the federation’s governance structures.  An athletics representative from Kenya’s Eastern region presents his views during the Athletics Kenya (AK) constitutional review forum held at Kinoru Stadium, Meru, on November 6, 2025. The event formed part of a 12-day national consultation series designed to align Athletics Kenya’s constitution with the Sports Act, 2013. Stakeholders Convene at Kinoru Stadium for Constitutional Review The Athletics Kenya (AK) Eastern region public participation forum at Kinoru Stadium in Meru County drew athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and fans from five counties— Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Isiolo, and Marsabit .  Kinoru Stadium - Meru The discussions focused on critical govern...