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The historic Kericho Wagon Works, first established in 1925 by the revered Sikh saint Sant Baba Puran Singh Ji, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a landmark relaunch at its original workshop on Isaac Salat Road (formerly Garage Road).

U.S. secretaries of state have long paid visits to other countries bearing gifts, and receiving them, on behalf of Americans.

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) will be highlighting its leadership in sustainable tourism at CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts, taking place from August 22–31, 2025, in Barbados.

NATO nations are committed to revitalizing the alliance by spending 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence.

Coastal Mississippi Tourism, the Destination Marketing Organisation for Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is officially welcoming travellers aboard the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service.

The US is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500 million for defence stockpiles amid the country's move to boost its critical mineral supplies.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will spotlight its leadership in sustainable tourism at CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts, scheduled for August 22–31, 2025, in Barbados.

The honour was bestowed during the Kericho (Kipsigis) Peace Festival Ceremony on 15 July 2025, attended by dignitaries from Kenya, the UK, USA, Botswana, Zambia, faith leaders, and the wider community.

On 20 August 2025, Bhai Sahib (Prof.) Mohinder Singh Ji OBE KSG MGH, Chair of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ-UK), and delegation, were received by His Excellency, Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, at State House in Lusaka.

Dublin Chamber condemns the recent spate of attacks on individuals across the city.

CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts, opens this week in Barbados under the theme “Caribbean Roots; Global Excellence”.

In a landmark step towards transforming correctional facilities into centres of dignity and rehabilitation, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), through its Nishkam Projects Kericho initiative, has funded and delivered a fully equipped modern kitchen and dining facility at Kericho Women’s Prison, in Kenya.

The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) has announced the majority of its 2025 CMEx laureates whose work spans hospitality, cruise tourism, medical tourism, destination marketing, sustainable development, media and public relations.

First Rotech Group of Companies Ltd has announced that the Abuja Airport Garden City project will create housing accommodation for more than 3,000 residents, addressing the country’s housing deficit.

Celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday, this year sees India celebrate its 79th Independence Day - commemorating the nation's struggle for independence from over 200 years of British colonial rule.

Over 200 people have died in the last 24 hours in heavy monsoon floods and landslides in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.