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.

PETE HEGSETH HUMILIATED AS HE STRUGGLES TO COMPLETE BENCH PRESS IN FRONT OF SOLDIERS. (PHOTO).


 Pete Hegseth humiliated as he struggles to complete bench press in front of soldiers


Video footage from Pete Hegseth’s recent visit to Guantanamo Bay has sparked ridicule online after showing the Defense Secretary struggling to bench press in front of U.S. soldiers. 


Shared by the account Republicans Against Trump on X, the clip quickly drew widespread commentary, with many mocking his performance and contrasting it with the strength of the service members around him. 


Some accused him of faking half‑reps before nearly collapsing, while others defended him against the criticism. The viral moment came during a trip to the base, which remains a key hub for U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. 


Hegseth addressed troops about the importance of their mission and warned Cuba against pursuing advanced weaponry that could threaten the installation or the American homeland. 


He cautioned that such moves would invite confrontation with the United States, though he did not specify what types of arms Cuba might be seeking.


Guantanamo Bay houses around 3,000 personnel and the detention camp for armed conflict detainees. Hegseth, who served there two decades ago, used the visit to reinforce U.S. resolve in the region. 


Yet the weightlifting video overshadowed his remarks, fueling online debate and leaving him portrayed as out of his depth in the eyes of many viewers.

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