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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
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West is best? How we stack up against Australia
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa
Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
  • Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

  • As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

  • Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

  • The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
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UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation
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UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It
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Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president: Kenya’s military chief, Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash in the western part of the ...
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Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president
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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report
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KDF changes: Lt Gen Charles Kahariri named new Vice Chief of Defence Forces: Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has ascended to the rank of Lieutenant General ...
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KDF changes: Lt Gen Charles Kahariri named new Vice Chief of Defence ...
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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather ...
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
  • Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.

  • Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.

  • The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.

  • Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...
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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy ...
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej ...
Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
  • On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.

  • As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.

  • A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.

  • Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
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CS Murkomen names and shames owner of car in a viral video: The incident caught the attention of a worried road user whose car was trailing the Mercedes from ...
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CS Murkomen names and shames owner of car in a viral video
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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...
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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists
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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...
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Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
  • Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

  • Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

  • She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

  • Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
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UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 ...
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
  • President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

  • The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.

  • The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.

  • The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
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The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield
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The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield
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Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal: Unlike in the past when Raila would have issued several statements and addressed ...
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Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse ...
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KDF, Gen Ogolla's family postpone memorial service scheduled for Friday: A new date for the event to be held at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata will be ...
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KDF, Gen Ogolla's family postpone memorial service scheduled for ...
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Why Peter Kenneth's return is causing jitters in Mt Kenya: Peter recently been firing salvos at President Ruto’s administration.
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Why Peter Kenneth's return is causing jitters in Mt Kenya
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Robert MacNeil, co-founder of NewsHour, dies at 93: MacNeil, a pioneer of public media journalism and a driving force behind the show that would become the PBS ...
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Robert MacNeil, co-founder of NewsHour, dies at 93
Quick Glance: Robert MacNeil, Co-Founder of 'PBS NewsHour,' Passes Away at 93
  • Robert MacNeil, a Canadian broadcast journalist who established what is now 'PBS NewsHour' and served as its urbane, impartial co-anchor for two decades, died at the age of 93.

  • Teaming up with Jim Lehrer in 1975, they formed one of television journalism's most successful and enduring partnerships, launching what later became 'PBS NewsHour.'

  • They opted to provide a sophisticated supplement to network nightly news, focusing on a single issue each night with interviews from experts.

  • Despite facing criticism for being dull and elitist, the program garnered a loyal audience and expanded to become the country's first national, hour-long nightly news broadcast in 1983.
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Ruto: Kenyans in flood-prone areas to be evacuated: Kenyans in flood-prone areas will be evacuated to safer grounds, President William Ruto has said.
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Ruto: Kenyans in flood-prone areas to be evacuated
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Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears: President William Ruto promised to ensure investigation into the helicopter crash and the ...
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Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears
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At last, good news about stray dogs: A letter from TEE SIEW LAI, Kuala Lumpur.
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At last, good news about stray dogs
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Ruto: No more money for MPs to meet in hotels as Bunge Tower officially opens: Construction of the 26-storey building began in 2008.
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Ruto: No more money for MPs to meet in hotels as Bunge Tower officially ...
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Only KDF can investigate military aircraft accidents, says CS Murkomen: Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says international and domestic laws do ...
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Only KDF can investigate military aircraft accidents, says CS Murkomen
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Inside Ruto's ambitious scheme to contain runaway wage bill by 2027: A high wage bill contributes to crowding out of resources that could be used for ...
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Inside Ruto's ambitious scheme to contain runaway wage bill by 2027
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Civil servants face the axe as Ruto seeks to ease ballooning wage bill: Job cuts looming as the government rolls out tough austerity measures.
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Civil servants face the axe as Ruto seeks to ease ballooning wage bill
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Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country 'prepared for every scenario'
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Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, PM Netanyahu says country ...
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KPC takes over Kipevu oil terminal operations : Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has taken over operations and maintenance of the Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal 2.
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KPC takes over Kipevu oil terminal operations
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Pakistan: At least 14 killed by lightning in two major provinces - News | Khaleej Times
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Pakistan: At least 14 killed by lightning in two major provinces - News | ...
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The Middle East Is Awash in Drugs: Captagon Has Fueled Violence and Aided Tyrants—and Meth Could Be Next
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The Middle East Is Awash in Drugs: Captagon Has Fueled Violence and Aided ...
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Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People | Africanews
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Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People ...
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Wage bill debate: No money for intern doctors, which way Ruto on CASs?: It will cost the taxpayer Sh2.3 billion to remunerate the CASs in five years and Sh468 ...
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Wage bill debate: No money for intern doctors, which way Ruto on CASs?
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Kenya's military chief and nine others die in helicopter crash | Africanews: "I am deeply saddened to announce the passing on of General rancis Omondi ...
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Kenya's military chief and nine others die in helicopter crash | ...
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You’re being unreasonable, President Ruto tells striking medics: Doctors in the country have been on strike for five weeks now over pay and other issues.
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You’re being unreasonable, President Ruto tells striking medics
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Floods update: Why deadly uplands floods cause panic in coastal counties: Tana River has experienced little rainfall but flash floods have displaced many ...
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Floods update: Why deadly uplands floods cause panic in coastal counties
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Costly locally assembled phones dim digital access goals: Locally assembled smartphones are retailing at highs of up to Sh10,559 and could rise further to Sh11 ...
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Costly locally assembled phones dim digital access goals
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Can Kenya's new visa-free policy hurt tourism instead of boosting it? | Africanews
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Can Kenya's new visa-free policy hurt tourism instead of boosting it? | ...
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You've messed up health and agriculture sectors, Azimio leaders tell Ruto: Kalonzo challenged MPs to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha and his Agriculture ...
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You've messed up health and agriculture sectors, Azimio leaders tell ...
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Government now agrees to meet doctors: The meeting, dubbed the Whole-of-the-Nation Approach Committee, will be held at the KICC.
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Government now agrees to meet doctors
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Azimio demands public inquest into Gen Francis Ogolla death : Opposition calls for judicial inquiry, says military probe will be closed to civilians.
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Azimio demands public inquest into Gen Francis Ogolla death
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President Ruto condemns Iran's attack on Israel: The President urges Israel to show restraint.
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President Ruto condemns Iran's attack on Israel
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22 senators lead fresh onslaught on Ruto's housing levy: The total number of cases challenging Ruto's pet project is now seven.
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22 senators lead fresh onslaught on Ruto's housing levy
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AG Muturi lines up top lawyers to defend Ruto's housing levy: Attorney General Justin Muturi has lined up top legal minds to defend the government in the ...
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AG Muturi lines up top lawyers to defend Ruto's housing levy
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Ruto's orders to CS Murkomen over increased road accidents: Statistics indicate that 32 percent of road accident fatalities involve boda boda riders.
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Ruto's orders to CS Murkomen over increased road accidents