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On 5 February 2026, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer publicly apologised to the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he had believed Peter Mandelson’s lies and wrongly appointed him as…
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 2026 — The Trump administration announced on Feb. 5, 2026, that it has appointed 33 new immigration judges, a majority of whom bring military experience to the nation’s beleaguered immigration court…
February 5, 2026 – In a stark contrast of corporate fortunes, Uber Technologies Inc. faces a major legal setback while MGM Resorts International posts stronger‑than‑expected financial results, illustrating the…
A CORUÑA, Spain, Feb. 5, 2026 The United States and China have declined to sign a joint declaration on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military operations, casting a shadow over global efforts to set…
Feb. 5, 2026 – San Francisco, Anthropic’s launch of its latest artificial intelligence model has rattled global equity markets, triggering a fresh sell-off in traditional software stocks as investors reassess the…
Real Madrid have introduced a striking new element to their training sessions, with players wearing unusual blue facemasks as part of the club’s continued push to gain a competitive edge through sports science. The…
What does "highest-grossing actor" mean? When we talk about the highest-grossing actors, we're measuring the total box office revenue from all the movies they've starred in throughout their careers. If you've been in…
Rayon Sports have officially announced Jayrutty Investment East Africa Co. Ltd as the club’s new official kit supplier and partner in online membership solutions, in what the club described as a landmark deal opening a…
The Canada-based worship singer is using her voice not only to inspire faith, but also to uplift vulnerable communities back home. Espérance Ndoricimpa, a Burundian gospel singer and Christian worship leader, is…
kigali - 5 th Feb 2026 , President Paul Kagame has delivered a strong message on accountability, responsibility and national self reliance at the ongoing National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano 2026), warning that…
Sanjeev Gupta, a British-Indian billionaire industrialist whose business empire has been plagued by financial troubles and broken promises, is being pressured to accept a $350 million offer for Australia's Tahmoor coal…
For years, the FERWABA Super Cup has stood as one of the most symbolic events on Rwanda’s basketball calendar a competition that not only crowns an early-season champion, but also officially signals the beginning of a…
Dubai – 4 th Feb 2026, Rwanda’s digital services platform Irembo has been awarded the 2026 GovTech Prize for best government service in the world at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, marking a major global…
Rwandan music super star Bruce Melodie has wrapped up a successful trip to Tanzania, combining music promotion with cultural engagement and diplomatic interaction. While in the country to market his latest hit “Pom…
Kigali – 4 th Feb 2026 , Rwanda is strengthening its drive toward a knowledge based economy following high level discussions between the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and a delegation from the Qatar Foundation (QF)…
The fast-growing Kings League, a seven-a-side football competition founded by former Spain international Gerard Piqué, has raised $63 million in fresh investment to accelerate its global expansion plans. The funding…
Riyard – 4 th Feb 2026 , Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with renewed focus, putting recent controversy behind him as Al Nassr prepare for their upcoming fixtures. The Portuguese star was back on the pitch…
Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States from January 2017 to January 2021 and returned as the 47th president on January 20, 2025, made history as the first former US president to be…
Rwanda has been selected to host the 66th International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress from October 24 to 27, 2027, marking the return of the world’s leading meetings industry forum to Africa for…
Kigali, 4 th Feb 2026 - Rwanda and Brazil have strengthened their economic partnership after signing key trade and investment agreements during the Rwanda–Brazil economic cooperation forum held in Kigali this…
SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2026 — Boeing said on Tuesday it expects to begin delivering its improved 787 Dreamliner jets in the first half of 2026, marking a key milestone as the U.S. planemaker works to strengthen its wide-body…
February 4, 2026 — The U.S. dollar held steady in global markets on Tuesday, while the Japanese yen wobbled as investors remained cautious ahead of Japan’s closely watched national election later this week. Currency…
ZINTAN-Libya, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of former Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi has reportedly been killed in his residence in the western Libyan city of Zintan, the announcement was made late Tuesday by…
US President Donald Trump hosted Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on a 4 days visit in a closely watched meeting aimed at easing months of diplomatic strain between the two long-standing allies,…