Kenya defies the stereotypes. This nation is a stunning blend of contrasts—where vast savannahs meet sleek skylines, where rich traditions thrive alongside bold innovation. 🇰🇪

It’s more than wildlife and hardship; it’s a celebration of style, resilience, and spirit. Kenya is where art, ambition, and grace come alive.

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Laetitia Ky, a feminist artist from Ivory Coast, creates stunning art using her own hair. With wire and thread, she sculpts it into detailed, sketch-like designs.

Inspired by traditional African hairstyles, her work blends creativity and culture in a powerful, eye-catching way.

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President Donald Trump concluded a multi-nation trip to the Middle East on Friday, announcing a slate of large-scale economic agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. ⁠
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In Saudi Arabia, he signed a $600 billion “strategic economic partnership” with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that includes investments in U.S. energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence data centers, and a $142 billion defense package. ⁠
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In Qatar, Trump finalized a $1.2 trillion deal featuring the purchase of 210 Boeing aircraft by Qatar Airways for $96 billion, plus investments in quantum technologies, energy, and workforce development. He also expanded a $1.4 trillion UAE agreement announced in March with an added $200 billion in commercial projects.⁠
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Alongside the economic announcements, Trump delivered a message to Iran regarding its nuclear ambitions. ⁠
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“If Iran’s leadership rejects the olive branch and continues to attack their neighbors, then we will have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure,” he said in Saudi Arabia. ⁠
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Trump also lifted U.S. sanctions on Syria, citing the fall of the Assad regime and a shift in power to Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. “I am also ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria to give them a fresh start,” he said. The administration confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would meet with Syria’s foreign minister in Turkey.⁠
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Meet Elijah, a 4-year-old chess talent from the heart of Katwe, Uganda.

In a neighborhood marked by hardship but rich in hidden potential, Elijah plays with striking confidence and clarity. With little formal training, he displays a rare instinct for the game—one that hints at greatness.

His journey is only beginning, but his passion and promise could one day reshape the world of chess.

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