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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:08:31

Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims

Three days into the US strikes on Iran, President Donald Trumps war aims and vision for the future of the country remain opaque. Trump and senior administration officials have offered a wide range of views about what they hope to achieve in the largest American military operation in the Middle East in two decades [...] The post Trumps Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:11:02

Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal

Hundreds of people have been made redundant and dozens of bars have closed after craft beer firm Brewdog went into administration. US beverage and medical cannabis company Tilray has bought the companys UK brewing operations, brand and 11 pubs in a £33m deal. Administrators said the sale had preserved 733 jobs but that 484 [...] The post Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@standard Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:00

Adani knocks again after losing first round in Sh258b airport deal

The Kenya Airports Authority unveiled a 20-year blueprint for the transformation of JKIA, but the ambitious plan has revived concerns that Adani Group could be returning through the back door.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:20:20

Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes

A limited number of flights have been able to leave the United Arab Emirates as departures across the Middle East continue to be disrupted by the joint Israeli and US war on Iran. More than 4,000 flights a day have been cancelled across the region, according to flight tracking service Flightradar24 with hundreds of thousands [...] The post Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:23:03

CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The poll, fielded shortly after US and Israeli attacks launched the war with Iran, finds majorities express [...] The post CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:25:53

U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force over alleged support to M23 rebels

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Monday imposed sweeping sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its most senior commanders, accusing them of directly supporting the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement issued by its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the [...] The post U.S. sanctions Rwanda Defence Force over alleged support to M23 rebels appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:29:19

Mayweather to fight kickboxer before Pacquiao rematch

Floyd Mayweather will fight veteran Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in an exhibition bout in June before his rematch with Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao, 47, and Mayweather, 49, will fight at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, 19 September, live on Netflix, in a rematch of their 2015 Fight of the Century the richest bout in [...] The post Mayweather to fight kickboxer before Pacquiao rematch appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:32:51

France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

France is to boost its nuclear arsenal and extend the deterrent to cover other European countries, in a major development of its nuclear defence policy. In a speech in Brittany, President Emmanuel Macron explained the changes as the response to an increasingly unstable strategic environment. The next 50 years will be an era of nuclear [...] The post France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:05:19

More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East

A total of 102,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the UK government, as Iranian strikes continue across the region. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the BBC there were an estimated 300,000 British citizens in Gulf countries, where much of the airspace is closed. She said many of those trapped were [...] The post More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:08:20

Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says

Two unmanned aerial vehicles headed towards RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Monday were intercepted in time, a Cypriot government spokesperson has said. It comes after a drone hit the British base overnight on Sunday with no casualties and minimal damage. On Monday, employees received a message warning them of an ongoing security threat as sirens [...] The post Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:12:41

Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations

Scotland has become the first country in the UK where water cremations are now legal. The process called alkaline hydrolysis will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation. Bodies are wrapped in a shroud of biodegradable material such as silk or wool before being placed in a pressurised chamber [...] The post Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:15:46

South African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61

Ian von Memerty, a South African television personality who documented his plans to take his own life, has died aged 61. The star, who was previously a judge on South Africas Got Talent and hosted the countrys version of Strictly Come Dancing, passed away a week ago, his family said. Their statement did not say [...] The post South African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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