Factbox-Global firms in Uganda face LGBTQ conundrum
(Reuters) – Uganda’s tough new anti-LGBTQ law, which stipulates the death penalty for “serial offenders”, presents a conundrum for multi-nationals…
Politics
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto’s…
Analysis-Investors’ hopes for Turkey’s economic future ride on new cabinet picks
By Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The top policymaker picks of Turkey’s re-elected president Tayyip Erdogan are…
US House Rules panel to meet Tuesday on debt ceiling bill
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House Rules Committee said it will meet on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the…
Explainer-What is the U.S. debt ceiling?
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. is rapidly approaching the deadline for Congress to pass a deal, reached…
Mexico rulers tipped to win historic state election as presidency race looms
By Dave Graham LOS REYES ACAQUILPAN, Mexico (Reuters) – Mexico’s ruling party next month looks likely to seize one of…
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai loses bid to terminate national security trial
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Hong Kong Court on Monday rejected an application to terminate a landmark…
NASA looks to spice up astronaut menu with deep space food production
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – In the 2015 sci-fi film “The Martian,” Matt Damon stars as an astronaut who survives…
Turkey’s Erdogan still captivates his followers despite setbacks
By Issam Abdallah and Burcu Karakas ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan’s election victory showed the magnetic hold he still…
Explainer-What to expect from Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu
By MacDonald Dzirutwe LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu faces a litany of problems, including widespread violence, double-digit…