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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
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A 3,500-year-old granodiorite head sculpture, believed to be originated from Luxor in southern Egypt, depicting a senior official from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), which the
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By Anadolu Agency Despite government restrictions on rallies, a pro-Palestinian group vowed to hold protest rallies against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, local media
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Photo Farhia Fiska and husband Mubarik Yusuf Popular Somali singer Farhia Ahmed Adawe, known as Farhia Fiska, has accused her husband of severely torturing her, saying he beat her and locked her
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Japan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
Read MoreNetherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt
A 3,500-year-old granodiorite head sculpture, believed to be originated from Luxor in southern Egypt, depicting a senior official from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), which the
Read MorePro-Palestinian group vows protest against Israeli president’s Australia visit
By Anadolu Agency Despite government restrictions on rallies, a pro-Palestinian group vowed to hold protest rallies against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, local media
Read MoreXi calls on China, Russia to grow ties, work for global strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2026. Photographer Liu Bin By
Read MoreSomali popular singer Farhia Fiska based in the UK says her husband tortured and abused her
Photo Farhia Fiska and husband Mubarik Yusuf Popular Somali singer Farhia Ahmed Adawe, known as Farhia Fiska, has accused her husband of severely torturing her, saying he beat her and locked her
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Featured ArticlesJapan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
Japan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
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By Anadolu Agency Denouncing Washington’s “hostile policy and military threats,” North Korea has said it will consider resuming “all temporally-suspended” defense activities to bolster its
Read MoreFarmajo and Fahad Yasin deploy more troops to 11 towns.
Photo/Somali Times The federal government of Somalia has announced that it has deployed special forces to ensure the security of the elections, which are part of the government’s security
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The president of oil-rich South Sudan said on Wednesday that the formation of a unity government should be delayed by at least a year, despite a May 12 deadline in a September peace agreement
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Slamming ‘hostile’ US, North Korea hints at restarting nuclear, missile tests
By Anadolu Agency Denouncing Washington’s “hostile policy and military threats,” North Korea has said it will consider resuming “all temporally-suspended” defense activities to bolster its
Read MoreFarmajo and Fahad Yasin deploy more troops to 11 towns.
Photo/Somali Times The federal government of Somalia has announced that it has deployed special forces to ensure the security of the elections, which are part of the government’s security
Read MoreSouth Sudan’s Kiir wants a delay in formation of unity government
The president of oil-rich South Sudan said on Wednesday that the formation of a unity government should be delayed by at least a year, despite a May 12 deadline in a September peace agreement
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Blog PostsJapan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt
A 3,500-year-old granodiorite head sculpture, believed to be originated from Luxor in southern Egypt, depicting a senior official from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), which the
Pro-Palestinian group vows protest against Israeli president’s Australia visit
By Anadolu Agency Despite government restrictions on rallies, a pro-Palestinian group vowed to hold protest rallies against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, local media
Xi calls on China, Russia to grow ties, work for global strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2026. Photographer Liu Bin By
Somali popular singer Farhia Fiska based in the UK says her husband tortured and abused her
Photo Farhia Fiska and husband Mubarik Yusuf Popular Somali singer Farhia Ahmed Adawe, known as Farhia Fiska, has accused her husband of severely torturing her, saying he beat her and locked her
Top 10 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in early 2026
By The African Exponent The size and composition of a country’s military aircraft fleet directly influence its defensive reach, strategic mobility, and capacity to respond to crises across land,
UK police to review misconduct allegations after Epstein files suggest ex-minister leaked gov’t information
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Puntland Parliament supports suspension of constitutional amendments in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland, Abdirisak Ahmed Said, together with the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohamed Mahamoud Isse, chaired the 4th session of
UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on Arctic Security, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. House of Commons By Reuters Britain’s foreign
Iran plans live-fire drill in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier (L) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 19, 2019. Credit Photo AFP By The Associated Press The Strait of Hormuz, a vital and narrow passageway for global
Japan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt
A 3,500-year-old granodiorite head sculpture, believed to be originated from Luxor in southern Egypt, depicting a senior official from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), which the
Pro-Palestinian group vows protest against Israeli president’s Australia visit
By Anadolu Agency Despite government restrictions on rallies, a pro-Palestinian group vowed to hold protest rallies against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, local media
Xi calls on China, Russia to grow ties, work for global strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2026. Photographer Liu Bin By
Somali popular singer Farhia Fiska based in the UK says her husband tortured and abused her
Photo Farhia Fiska and husband Mubarik Yusuf Popular Somali singer Farhia Ahmed Adawe, known as Farhia Fiska, has accused her husband of severely torturing her, saying he beat her and locked her
Top 10 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in early 2026
By The African Exponent The size and composition of a country’s military aircraft fleet directly influence its defensive reach, strategic mobility, and capacity to respond to crises across land,
UK police to review misconduct allegations after Epstein files suggest ex-minister leaked gov’t information
By Anadolu Agency UK police will review reports of alleged misconduct in public office after the latest release of files by the US Justice Department concerning convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Puntland Parliament supports suspension of constitutional amendments in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland, Abdirisak Ahmed Said, together with the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohamed Mahamoud Isse, chaired the 4th session of
UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on Arctic Security, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. House of Commons By Reuters Britain’s foreign
Iran plans live-fire drill in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier (L) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 19, 2019. Credit Photo AFP By The Associated Press The Strait of Hormuz, a vital and narrow passageway for global