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In its latest review, the energy regulator raised the cost of diesel by 40 Kenya shillings to 206 ($1.6; £1.2) a litre, while petrol rose by 28 shillings to a similar level. It said this reflected higher global oil and shipping costs, even as the government cut value added tax to 13% from 16%.
US: Trump Signs Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown
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France halts use of stun grenades after boys hand blown off in student protests
Geffray said dozens of headteachers and deputies had been injured, many deliberately so, and alleged the movement had been “very quickly infiltrated by ultra-violent groups”. “We have never seen anything like this,” he said of the disorder which officials report has harmed more than 200 students and 700 police officers, and prompted more than 6,600…
Punjab University to Organise Pakistan’s Largest Book Fair from January 29
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab University (PU) will organise Pakistan’s largest three-day annual book fair from January 29 to 31, 2026, at its New Campus, under the auspices of the university administration.The announcement was made by the PU administration following the approval of the event by Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali. On the directives…
