World News: At least 16 killed, hundreds injured in Kenyan protests

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We begin in Kenya today, where according to Amnesty Kenya, at least 16 people have been killed and over 400 injured in anti-government protests across the country.

Most of the fatalities reportedly occurred during violent clashes with the police in the capital, Nairobi.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Wednesday, marking the one-year anniversary of last year's deadly protests against a controversial tax bill.

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, leading to numerous casualties.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority, a government-funded watchdog, reported that at least 61 people were arrested nationwide during the unrest.

Last year's demonstrations resulted in over 60 deaths and a dramatic storming of the parliament building.

The latest protests reflect public frustration with government policies and the use of excessive force by security agencies.

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, as President Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Shares of Nvidia in particular jumped over 4%, closing at a record high for the first time since January.

The strong performance helped lift the Nasdaq Composite by about 0-point-3 percent.

The S&P 500 briefly touched an all-time intraday high before slipping slightly to close at a little over 6-thousand-92.

Nvidia's market capitalization has now reached 3.77 trillion dollars, making it the world's most valuable company, narrowly ahead of Microsoft.

Analysts say investors remain confident in Nvidia's dominance in the AI sector, despite tightened export controls to China under the Trump administration.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is considering three to four candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Speaking at a press conference following a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump did not name any specific individuals but strongly criticized Powell and emphasized the need for a change in leadership at the Fed.

The remarks came amid tensions between Powell and Trump over interest rate policies.

This week, Powell criticized Trump's tariff policies during a congressional testimony and indicated that the central bank plans to hold interest rates steady for now to control inflation.

Powell's current term as Fed chair runs through May 2026.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have moved their wedding party in Venice to a more isolated location.

The change was made due to security concerns and the risk of protests.

The couple had planned to celebrate in the popular Cannaregio district.

However, after local groups threatened to block access to the venue, organizers moved the event to the historic Arsenale hall in the eastern Castello district.

The wedding ceremony's exact date and location remain secret, but it is expected to take place between Thursday and Saturday.

Around 200 to 250 high-profile guests from entertainment, politics, and finance are expected to attend.

Yoon Se-young, Arirang News.