Israel’s Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow

Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem April 14, 2024. Photographer Ronen Zvulun By Reuters Top Iranian commanders warned Israel on Sunday that the country would face a bigger attack if it retaliates against overnight drone and missile strikes, adding that Washington has been

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Iranian forces seize Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions

By Anadolu Agency Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed seizing a container ship belonging to an Israeli businessman near the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the arch-foes. The ship named MSC Aries was seized by the marine unit of the IRGC in a special heliborne operation, state-run news agency IRNA reported

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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

U.S. President Joe Biden escorts Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to their trilateral summit at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 11, 2024. Photographer Kevin Lamarque By Reuters A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea

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Israeli military braces for potential Iranian attack: Report

By Anadolu Agency The Israel army on Friday approved plans for a potential strike on Iran if Israel faced an attack from Iranian territory, Israeli media reported. “Israel on Friday was bracing for a possible attack from Iran, after understanding that Tehran would not back down from its intent to avenge the killing of a

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Kenya has proposed an agreement for Ethiopia to have a commercial port and naval base in Somalia waters

File Photo/Somali Times The Kenyan government has proposed a maritime agreement to calm the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, as a result of Ethiopia’s agreement with Hargeisa administration to establish a port and military base in Somali waters. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017 Read: Somalia Hassan Sheikh’s government is facing a

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Hassan Sheikh surrender to Abiy Ahmed in order to give him a military base in Somalia and is begging William Ruto to arrange a meeting

File Photo/Somali Times A senior official in the Kenyan government has announced that Kenya has proposed to enter into a maritime agreement with the IGAD countries. The intention of Kenya in this agreement was stated to calm the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia which resulted from an agreement that allows Ethiopia to establish a military

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Kenya, Ghana attempt smooth trade in cagey Africa

Kenya’s President William Ruto (L) and his Ghanaian counterpart President Nana Akufo-Addo pose for a picture at Jubilee House, the Office of the President, in Accra, Ghana on April 3, 2024 By The East African Kenya and Ghana, on opposite sides of the continent, say they want to revive trade between them. And they see

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German airline suspends flights to Tehran for security reasons

By Anadolu Agency German airline Lufthansa announced Wednesday that it is suspending flights to the Iranian capital Tehran for security reasons. The company decided to suspend flights to and from the city until April 11 following a thorough evaluation due to the current situation in the Middle East, according to reports in the German press

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Mogadishu has entered a serious security situation and roads have been closed in important places-linked to Al-Shabab and the former spy chief Mahad Salad

File Photo/Somali Times There is a security threat in Mogadishu, and the Somali government has shown great vigilance in recent hours to prevent terrorist attacks from happening in the capital, sources from Somali spy agency told Somali Times security threat is link to former Somali spy chief Mahad Salad is member of Al-Shabab terrorist group,

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UK debt chief warns scale of borrowing leaves challenge for successor

A drone view of London’s Shard skyscraper with the Canary Wharf financial district in the background in London, Britain March 3, 2024. Photographer Yann Tessier/File Photo By Reuters Britain faces risks and challenges from the scale of borrowing it will need in coming years, though it can take some comfort from the fact many other

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