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    Really interesting to see how many Southeast Asian startups are now building for their home markets first instead of chasing Silicon Valley playbooks. Local context is becoming a real competitive edge. #AsianBusiness
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    Really interesting to see how many Southeast Asian startups are now building for their home markets first instead of chasing Silicon Valley playbooks. Local context is becoming a real competitive edge. #AsianBusiness
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    Practical tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, go talk to five real users in the exact market you're targeting. Nairobi's problems are specific, and a solution that works in Kilimani might flop in Kibera. ...  more
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    Practical tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, go talk to five real users in the exact market you're targeting. Nairobi's problems are specific, and a solution that works in Kilimani might flop in Kibera. ...  more
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    War in Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 15, including a young girl
    War in Ukraine: Russian strikes kill 15, including a young girl
    Early Saturday, Russia targeted residential neighbourhoods in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia with "five guided aerial bombs", according to Ukraine's National Police. At least 15 people were killed, including three children, Ukraine's State Emergenc...
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    Ruto wades into growing ODM-UDA conflict
    Ruto wades into growing ODM-UDA conflict
    Ruto appeared to notice the widening cracks and told politicians within the two parties to embrace a ceasefire and unite against the opposition.
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    3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
    3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
    TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 ...
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    Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
    Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
    Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and said he would accept any punishment that was imposed.
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    Yemen says advancing against Houthis around key Bab al-Mandab strait
    Yemen says advancing against Houthis around key Bab al-Mandab strait
    Yemen said Saturday that forces were advancing against the Houthis around the Bab al-Mandab strait. This comes a week after the country's Saudi-backed government announced that it was initiating a counter-offensive to take back territory seized by the pro...
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    10 terrorists killed during CTD operation in Barkhan, says Balochistan govt
    10 terrorists killed during CTD operation in Barkhan, says Balochistan govt
    QUETTA: Ten terrorists were killed in a targeted intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, the Home Department said on Saturday. An aide in the Home Department, Babar Yousafzai, sai...
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    How to drop a pin on Google Maps
    How to drop a pin on Google Maps
    Google Maps makes it easy to save and share any location, even if it's not officially on the map. Dropping pins is a great way to do that.
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    Super El Niño Could Stock Small Retailers for the Wrong Winter. Weak Sales Aren’t the Only Risk
    Super El Niño Could Stock Small Retailers for the Wrong Winter. Weak Sales Aren’t the Only Risk
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    African Billionaire Makes $13.97 Million in a Day to Climb to 3rd Position on Forbes List
    African Billionaire Makes $13.97 Million in a Day to Climb to 3rd Position on Forbes List
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    Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe
    Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe
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    High Court Stops Ksh5 Billion Affordable Housing Project in Bungoma
    High Court Stops Ksh5 Billion Affordable Housing Project in Bungoma
    The court barred the government from using the land for purposes that violate the judgment and ordered it to restore it to its original condition within 45 days
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    Global reaction to US sanctions on International Criminal Court
    Global reaction to US sanctions on International Criminal Court
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions with the ICC, what he called a "rogue court".
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    Wicknell Chivayo: Park officials where tycoon was buried explain reasons behind funeral site
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    President Ruto leads Mazingira Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia amid deforestation concerns
    President Ruto leads Mazingira Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia amid deforestation concerns
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    Islamabad ATC seeks report on failure to produce Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
    Islamabad ATC seeks report on failure to produce Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
    ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday sought an explanation from jail authorities for failing to produce human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, despite a court order directing their appearance in a case related ...
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    A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trial
    A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trial
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