KENYA HIKES FUEL PRICES BY 6% FOLLOWING LINGERING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya hikes fuel prices by 6% following lingering Middle East tensions Kenya raised the maximum retail prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, the energy regulator said, citing higher import costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The east African nation hiked petrol prices by 6% and diesel prices by 4.5% as it relies on the Middle East region for nearly all of its fuel supplies. A litre of diesel will cost 227.76 Kenyan shillings ($1.76) in the capital city of Nairobi, from 217.86 shillings, while kerosene will rise to 219.87 shillings from 191.38 shillings between October 15 and November 14, when new prices will be announced, TRT Afrika reported. The energy regulator said the government extended a reduction in value-added tax on fuel to 8% from 16% until January 14. Fuel prices affect multiple sectors including transport, agriculture and construction.

CELINE DION RELEASED A NEW SONG 'DANSONS' TODAY FRIDAY. (PHOTO).



 Celine Dion returns with first new single since 2023, announces comeback amid health battle

Celine Dion has released her first new single in years, marking a return to music with the debut of “Dansons,” which dropped Friday.

The new track, whose title translates from French as “Let’s dance,” is Dion’s first release since 2023, when she contributed songs to the “Love Again” film soundtrack. Her last studio album was 2019’s “Courage,” her 27th overall.

“Dansons” runs just over three minutes and is a soft ballad featuring reflective lyrics about movement, resilience, and a world in disarray, including lines that translate to imagery of dancing above abyssal depths and spinning because “the world no longer spins right.”

The single arrives shortly after Dion announced plans for a 16-date comeback concert series in Paris scheduled for the fall. In a statement at the time, she described the upcoming shows as a deeply emotional return to the stage, expressing gratitude and excitement about performing again while acknowledging nerves as she prepares for the tour.

Dion has been gradually returning to the public eye while continuing to manage stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder she revealed in 2022. The condition can cause muscle stiffness and mobility issues that have also affected her ability to sing.

Despite the challenges, Dion has signaled her intention to continue performing, with her latest release and upcoming concerts marking a significant step in her return to the spotlight.


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