Kenya-Somalia border to re-open after nearly 15 years, William Ruto saysKenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 yearsWashington Post via Getty ImagesPresident William Ruto said that safety would not be compromised by the re-openingKenya's border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President...

Bangladesh election: Polls close in first vote since Gen Z protests ousted former PM Sheikh HasinaSimon FraserAsia digital editor, LondonReutersVotes are being counted in Bangladesh after the country held its first election since student-led protests ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.More than 2,000 candidates are vying for a seat in parliament, though none from Hasina's now-banned...

Millions of migrants in the Middle East caught in the middle of the war in Iran Millions of migrants in the Middle East caught in the middle of the war in Iran Audio will be available later today. As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf are caught up in the ongoing conflict, adding to their already...

Who were the victims of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, Canada?Watch: How the Tumbler Ridge school shooting unfoldedEight people were killed in two shootings - at a school and at a home - in the Canadian Rockies town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, this week.Another 27 people were injured, meaning many residents in the rural community of just 3,000 people will know someone who was a...

16 of the most interesting startups from YC W’26 Demo Day AI was once again the buzzword for this latest batch of YC Demo Day companies. Nearly 190 companies participated in Y Combinator’s Winter ‘26 cohort and presented their startups in a Demo Day on Tuesday.  These companies are working on products across industries such as law, transportation, and healthcare.  ...