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Transport Disrupted in Chiba City, Japan After a Heavy Rainfall

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By John Muia  Photo: Heavy rainfall in a City. Source: John Muia/ pexels.com Over 360 millimeters rainfall on Thursday August 14, 2026 evening hit Chiba City causing suspension in planes take off  and expressways disruption. At least 8 dead and  thousands get stuck at Narita Airport According to  Reuters reports, the deadly rainfall in Japan, Chiba City, has left at least 8 people dead and 7,000 plane passengers at a standstill in Narita Airport.  Power supply disruption and victims displacement  Reports also say that the 367mm(14.5 inches) caused power outage to at least 20,000 residences. As reported by the The Guardian ,  the affected families have turned to be refugees in state building . Relocation orders have been issued by Japan government to over 400,000 people . Some of the deaths reported  Reports data from The Guardian today, says that remains of an aged man in his 70's was  picked  in Ichikawa city with another w...

Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu Rejects US Plan of Partial Disarmament of Hamas

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By John Muia  Photo: Israel PM, Benjamin Netanyahu today while making his speech about the US 15 point document proposal on phased disarmament of Hamas (Source; screenshot Benjamin Netanyahu X official account) Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, August 9, 2026 turned down the US backup plan of ending Israel-Hamas fight. According to reports, US had presented 15-point proposal document which aimed at Israel to allow Hamas partially disarmed themselves. In his speech today, PM Netanyahu insisted on  full disarmament of Hamas, noting that Israel soldiers will remain in Gaza. Netanyahu Appreciates Trump and US partnership but dismisses his ideas With Reasons According to Israel  Prime Minister's Office statement, PM Netanyahu declared his main point that he won't allow a set up of a Palestinian state in Gaza, Judea or Samaria. "I greatly appreciate the historical partnership with the US against Iran's attempts to acquire nuclear weapons," he added. The Prime M...

President William Ruto Holds a Meeting With Private Security Guards

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By John Muia     Photo: Screenshot of President Ruto as he  interacts with private security officers during their meeting at statehouse today. (Source; William Ruto official X account) President Ruto on Thursday, August 6, 2026, convened more than 10,000 Nairobi security guards at State House. Why Ruto met Private Security Guards  The aim of the meeting was to set up career progression and come up with a framework which will bring both Private Security Guards and  police officers together.  Ruto mentioned that career progression is necessary and will involve strengthening training standards for officers and implementing key reforms to improve their welfare. " ... regulations for private security will be changed so that we have career progression path for private security officers," he added. The President expressed his strong belief of more stable security and peace in the country if the Private Security Guards will come in partnership with the police offic...