Africa
Kenya president visits United States
Kenya President Wiliam Ruto traveled to the United States for three days, becoming the first African leader in more than 15 years to visit the country. President Joe Biden named Kenya as a major non-Nato ally as Russian influence continues to grow in Africa. Kenya has become an important security partner to the United States in East Africa recently.
GMO mosquitoes released in Djibouti
Officials in Djibouti released tens of thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes in an effort to stop the spread of a species that transmits malaria. The mosquitoes carry a gene that kills female offspring before they reach maturity. This marks the first time genetically modified mosquitoes have been released in East Africa.
Asia
Google set to develop phones in India
Google is preparing to manufacture its Pixel smartphones at a Foxconn facility in southern India. The country has become a popular destination for global companies looking to build supplies outside of China. In the coming future, officials from Google are also set to meet with India state government officials.
Plane passengers treated for injuries
At least 20 people were treated for spinal injuries after a Singapore Airlines flight was hit by severe turbulence. Among those injured include a two-year-old child who was treated for a concussion. Passengers were taken to a hospital in Thailand. There were 211 passengers on the flight and 18 crew members. Singapore Airlines apologized for the incident.
Europe
Czech president injured in motorcycle accident
Czech President Petr Pavel injured himself while riding a motorcycle. He was taken to a hospital, and officials said his injuries are not serious. The accident occurred on a closed racing circuit, and Pavel is known for his love of motorbikes. Last year, Pavel publicly apologized after he was spotted riding a bike without a helmet.
UK arrest man accused of assisting Russia
Police in the UK arrested and charged a man with assisting Russian intelligence. The man, Howard Michael Phillips, was arrested in central London last Thursday. Officials have yet to disclose details if the activities he was allegedly involved in. However, officials noted that they do not believe there was any threat to the wider public.
Latin America
Haiti health system on verge of collapse
The UN warned that Haiti’s health system is on the verge of collapse. Officials said six out of 10 hospitals in the country are barley operating. Haiti has dealt with violence, displacement, epidemics, and increased malnutrition. Today, as many as 4.4 million people in Haiti are in urgent need of food while another 1.6 million people face emergency levels of acute food insecurity.
Stage collapse kills nine in Mexico
A stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico collapsed, killing nine people. The incident occurred during an event for presidential long-shot candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez. The stage collapsed at a time when heavy winds were blowing through the state of Nuevo Leon. About 94 people were taken to a hospital.
North America
NCAA approves payments to student athletes
The National College Athletic Association reached an agreement that will allow schools to pay athletes a part of revenue their sports generate. The NCAA said it looks forward to working with student-athletic groups in the near future. The deal was reached as a result of three separate antitrust actions against the NCAA.
U.S. World War II ship discovered
A World War II ship belonging to the U.S. Navy was found in the South China Sea, 80 years after it was sunk by enemy forces. The ship was sunk in battle in 1944, and 79 men aboard it were killed. Known as the USS Harder, the shop was found 3,000 ft below water off the Philippine island of Luzon.
