Iran Earthquake: 4.3 magnitude tremors rock Gerash amid Iran-Israel tensions
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Iran's Fars Province on Tuesday, sparking concerns about seismic activity in the region. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor struck near the town of Khonj in southern Iran at a depth of 10 kilometres at 10:24 am local time. A new chapter of conflict in the Middle East has erupted after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran that have rapidly escalated tensions across the region and beyond. The military campaign was triggered by concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile development and support for militant groups. His passing has triggered national mourning in Iran, a leadership reshuffle and promises of retaliation from Iranian officials.
Source:News 24
March 03, 2026 08:01 UTC
Inside Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux’s magical wedding in Monaco
1 / 9 Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux officially became husband and wife, confirming their marriage on social media on March 2, 2026. ---Advertisement---A Social Media Celebration 3 / 9 Charles posted on Instagram, writing: “A day we’ll forever remember. ---Advertisement---Alexandra’s Stunning Wedding Dress 5 / 9 Alexandra wore a “dream dress” designed by Paolo Sebastian. The couple’s social media posts also showed other guests, though it’s unclear whether any fellow Formula 1 drivers attended. Their wedding cake was multi-tiered, with a tiny miniature of their dog Leo as a cake topper, complete with a “bite” mark for a fun personal touch.
Source:News 24
March 03, 2026 07:36 UTC
Zimbabwe, Zambia now reject US health funding deal over data fears
A child receives polio vaccine. [File, Standard]Kenya has emerged as the pacesetter in a growing continental revolt against the terms of a major health financing deal with the United States, with Zimbabwe and Zambia now following suit by suspending or rejecting similar agreements over concerns about sovereignty and data sharing. What was marketed by Washington as a return to the basics of global health assistance—emphasising shared responsibility and clearer rules—has hit a wall of resistance in Africa, where governments are increasingly scrutinising the fine print attached to billions of shillings in aid. The new approach, which seeks to link health funding to access to strategic minerals and pathogen data, is facing its stiffest test in Africa.
Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 07:16 UTC
Why your mid-20s demand a financial reset
Why your mid-20s demand a financial reset (Photo: iStock)Studies show that, after the age of 25, people start to reflect and break cycles. And as responsibilities increase, so does awareness around money decisions, yet many financial struggles, he notes, begin much earlier in life. These early beliefs tend to solidify by early adulthood, beginning at the age of 24, he says. “Financial habits are built and perfected daily, weekly and monthly. “If you find you are more emotional, build muscles for logical choices and reduce emotional decisions,” he advises.
Source:Standard Digital
March 03, 2026 06:22 UTC
Afghan Women Reveal Defiant Survival Tactics Under Taliban Rule
Trapped in what they describe as a nation-sized cage, Afghan women are sharing harrowing accounts of psychological survival amid the Taliban's escalating enforcement of gender apartheid. A Prison Without BarsThe systemic erasure of women from Afghan public life has reached unprecedented extremes. Under the absolute authority of Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban has enforced a fundamentalist interpretation of Islamic law that effectively places women under house arrest. Rituals of ResilienceDespite the immense psychological toll, Afghan women are finding extraordinary, yet heartbreaking, ways to cope with their imprisonment. In recent interviews with AFP, women across the country detailed their secret rituals of survival.
Source:Daily Nation
March 03, 2026 06:22 UTC
NTV Kenya: FOODS OF KENYA Episode 7 – Isahakia
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Source:Daily Nation
March 03, 2026 03:55 UTC
Schools closed tomorrow, March 3 News: Are schools open or closed on Tuesday? Check full list here
Schools closed tomorrow, March 3: This year, Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 4. Holi School Holiday state-wise listUttar Pradesh: A school holiday has been announced across the state from March 2 to 4. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh: Schools are likely to be closed on Tuesday to mark the occasion of Holika Dahan. Students must reach out to their respective schools for exact dates as private schools may follow a different schedule. Ghaziabad: As per the instructions of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), schools in Ghaziabad will remain closed from March 2 to 5 for Holi celebrations.
Source:News 24
March 03, 2026 03:26 UTC
This film with two superstars has already recovered 70% of its budget before release because of…, not Dhurandhar 2 or Toxic
1 / 5 Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups are currently the most awaited releases of 2026. But this one film has also created curiosity among the audience, featuring two big superstars. Guess the film 2 / 5 The movie we are talking about is none other than Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles. The movie marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan. Haiwaan budget 4 / 5 The movie has reportedly managed to recover around 70 per cent of its production expenditure.
Source:News 24
March 03, 2026 01:29 UTC
EC grants 164 million euros for COVID-19 research
The European Commission will support all innovative projects to combat the coronavirus epidemic. The European Innovation Council (EIC) has made €164 million available to all technology companies that can help treat, test, monitor or assist in any way in the fight against Covid-19. The EIC finances a number of start-ups that are working on an innovative solution related to the coronavirus epidemic. This includes the "EpiShuttle" project, which focuses on specialized isolation units for air filtration technologies. (uncle/BalkanWeb)© Balkans Web
Source:News 24
March 03, 2026 01:20 UTC
She ran with gloves in hand: Brave Nandi nurse who tried to save MP Ngeno hailed and rewarded
Nurse Jacobeth Jeptoo at the copter crash site. /HANDOUTThe Nursing Council of Kenya has commended the courage and professionalism of Nurse Jacobeth Jeptoo, who selflessly responded to the tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. “The Nursing Council of Kenya commends the courage and professionalism of Nurse Jacobeth Jeptoo, who selflessly responded to the tragic helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County,” the statement read. Nurse Jacobeth Jeptoo at the copter crash site. She is currently awaiting the Kenya Nursing Council qualifying exams scheduled for May 2026.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 23:23 UTC
Mwaura: How state will implement NADCO report
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has outlined how the government plans to implement the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report, amid claims that it has stalled. According to him, three implementation pathways have been adopted: administrative, legislative, and constitutional. “Regarding the NADCO report, there have been claims that it is not being implemented. The government is firmly committed to an inclusive, transparent, and time-bound implementation through administrative, legislative, and constitutional pathways,” he said. The NADCO Report emerged from bipartisan talks aimed at easing political tensions and addressing key governance, electoral, and cost-of-living concerns, with its implementation viewed as critical to sustaining political stability and institutional reforms.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 23:12 UTC
Ruto: When I heard news of copter crash I hoped MP Ngeno and colleagues would survive
President William Ruto speaking when he visited MP Emuria Dikirr Johana Ngeno's Karen home on March 2, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto has said it was the collective hope of the nation that Emurua Dikirr MP Ngeno and five others would survive the helicopter crash in Nandi County. Ruto assured residents of Emurua Dikirr that they will continue to receive government support following the death of their Member of Parliament, Ngeno, in a helicopter crash. The President noted that he was personally familiar with the late MP’s family, having visited their home in Emurua Dikirr. I have been to her home in Emurua Dikirr. “I want to thank all Members of Parliament for the solidarity you have shown with your colleague and our brother Ngeno.
Source:The Star
March 02, 2026 21:57 UTC
Deadly, Sustained US, Israeli attacks on Iran strain enforcement of international law
(AP) — As U.S. and Israeli forces pounded Iran, and Tehran and its affiliates retaliated by firing missiles at targets across the Mideast on Monday, the international legal order was caught in the crossfire. At the heart of the post-World War II global order — United Nations headquarters in New York — Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the U.N. Charter. He also condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations in the Mideast. Even when the outcome is positive, the violation of international law and constitutional limits sets a precedent that threatens global stability and undermines America’s own legal foundations.”In Washington, many Democrats have called the strikes illegal. She said that under international law Tehran has the right to self-defense, but she added that “Iran is not allowed to attack civilian infrastructure in other countries.
Source:Daily Nation
March 02, 2026 21:54 UTC
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
[Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]The Fourth Protocol, a work offiction by Frederick Forsyth, kicks off with a covert Soviet plot to manipulate British politics ahead of a general election. The plan, had it succeeded, was designed to drive ODM diehards and sympathisers to UDA. Forsyth makes us understand that among the gravest threats to a democracy are institutional negligence, and political opportunism. That is when political players get into an election mode and polarise the country through inflammatory, ethnicised empty rhetoric. Political parties on the other hand, must abandon the ruinous tendency to invoke foreign conspiracies every time their internal contradictions overwhelm them.
Source:Standard Digital
March 02, 2026 21:00 UTC
UK PM defends Iran strikes stance after Trump criticism
Audio By VocalizeBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he makes a statement from Downing Street in central London on February 28, 2026, following the US and Israel's strikes on Iran. [AFP]UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Monday his decision to keep Britain out of the United States and Israel's initial strikes against Iran following criticism from President Donald Trump. Trump told Britain's Daily Telegraph he was "very disappointed" with Starmer's initial refusal to let Washington use British military bases in the US-Israeli war against Iran, launched on Saturday. His Downing Street office said the prime minister took the decision after Iran fired missiles over the weekend that put British interests and people "at risk". The prime minister also said that British military bases in Cyprus "are not being used by US bombers" during the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Source:Standard Digital
March 02, 2026 20:36 UTC