Governors protest being sidelined by Ruto's administration

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A clash looms between the government and the council of governors after the county chiefs protested against what they termed asbeing sidelined by President William Ruto’s administration. AdChoices ADVERTISINGThey have also protested about being sidelined in the formation of a team to mobilise funds for Kenyans facing anger and starvation. The letter is addressed to MDs and CEOs of Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services of Kenya, Agriculture, Geothermal Development Authority and Pest Control Product Board. Others are Konza Technopolis, ICT Authority, Kenya Electricity Generating Company, Kenya Investment Authority and Kenya Bureau of Standards. It will approve the opening and closing of bank accounts to be jointly operated by representatives from the private sector, government and Kenya Red Cross.
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S. Korea in shock and grief over Halloween stampede

Kim said the 10 were mostly women wearing witch outfits and other Halloween costumes. As of Sunday evening, officials put the death toll at 153 and the number of injured people at 133. An estimated 100,000 people had gathered in Itaewon for the country’s biggest outdoor Halloween festivities since the pandemic began. People comforting a parent of a victim of the stampede at a community service center in Seoul. The tragedy and disaster that need not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul amid Halloween (celebrations),” Yoon said during the speech.

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Itaewon Crush: Korean police were called hours before deadly crush

The first call to police from Itaewon came at 18:34 local time - several hours before the deadly crush took place. Local officials and police were simply not prepared for the crowds that had gathered, and struggled to manage them once they were there. The first was with the local police, the local subway station chief and the association of local businesses on 26 October. There is no evidence that anyone raised or discussed possible crowd control problems in either meeting. But it seems clear that the police did not undertake even the simplest of crowd control measures found in other places.

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Biden in Cambodia seeking to bolster US security role in South-East Asia

PHNOM PENH, Nov 12 (Bloomberg): President Joe Biden arrived in Cambodia on Saturday, kicking off a five-day swing through Asia for a series of summits that will include his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He plans to hold discussions with several Asian leaders, including those from US allies South Korea and Japan. Biden is set to cross paths with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the East Asia Summit on Sunday before meeting Xi on Monday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Bali. Li earlier said ties with Southeast Asia has strengthened despite the pandemic and the complex international landscape, reminding leaders of Beijing’s growing economic clout and promising more tie-ups. "A stimulus package is needed to help governments in these developing countries that are struggling,” he told reporters in Cambodia.

2 months ago The Star

From China to Indonesia, how G-20 hosts serve dinner with a side of soft power

This year’s G-20 summit host, Indonesia, is pouncing on the chance to showcase its food, helping its efforts to make friends and influence people. "We want [leaders and guests] to have a good impression about Indonesia,” the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a text message. "For so-called middle-power countries, if you don’t have a strong military or a powerful media, what else do you have? G-20 leaders can also enjoy less rehearsed moments. "How would you make a good impression in a one-hour dinner while leaders are talking?

2 months ago The Star

Ruto secures Sh120bn deal in South Korea

President Yeol said the government of South Korea will help Kenya to manage the effects of drought. At the same time, President Ruto said Kenya will support Korea in setting up a cultural centre in Kenya. "The cultural centre will contribute to the training of Kenyans identified for deployment under the Employment Permit System in Korea," President Ruto said. President Ruto had a busy schedule on his second day of a three-day official visit to the South East Asian nation. Later, he was the chief guest at the Kenya -South Korea business forum.

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Top travel destinations in Asia happy for return of Chinese tourists

Nearly 9.6 million Chinese tourists visited Japan in 2019, with cities like Tokyo remaining a favourite. He is hoping for a “full house again ... because Chinese tourists come in large groups”. As a result, travel destinations throughout Asia are expecting any rebound in Chinese tourists to be slow. Indonesia is aiming for just over 250,000 Chinese tourists in 2023, a fraction of pre-pandemic figures. Thailand is hoping for around five million Chinese tourists this year, less than half the number who came in 2019.

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Kim Jong-un wants America's attention

Second, this comes a day after a record number of missiles were launched from North Korea into seas off the coast of South Korea. North Korea is deliberately ramping up tensions with its neighbours. Analysts think it is building to something bigger, such as a nuclear test, or a full long-range ballistic missile test out in to the Pacific, or both. First, ramp up tensions to a frightening level, then call for engagement and concessions from South Korea, Japan and the United States. But the ultimate aim is not just to threaten South Korea and Japan.

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‘Vintage wine’ Cheah shows he’s the toast of the game

PETALING JAYA: Cheah Liek Hou (pic) is like vintage wine. I won the Paralympics gold here and now I’ve regained the world title,” said Liek Hou. So, I told Liek Hou to be relaxed and today (yesterday), everything he did on court worked for him. FINAL RESULTS(Malaysians unless stated)Men’s singles (SU5): Cheah Liek Hou bt Dheva Anrimusthi (Ina) 21-14, 21-12. Men’s doubles (SU5): Dheva Anrimusthi-Hafizh Briliansyah (Ina) bt Cheah Liek Hou- Faris Azri 21-13, 21-12.

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