Russia warns nuclear doctrine applies to supported aggression, urges Ukraine negotiations

By Anadolu Agency The Kremlin spokesman said Wednesday that aggression by a non-nuclear state supported or joined by a nuclear power would be considered a joint attack on Russia. Asked at a Moscow press briefing if the relevant provisions of Russia’s nuclear doctrine remain in effect, Dmitry Peskov confirmed their validity. “The nuclear doctrine remains

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Thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak

Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey attends Britain’s Prime Minister’s press conference during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. Photographer Ben Stansall By Reuters Britain set up a secret scheme to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK after their personal details were disclosed in one of the

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Why has Somalia not responded to Kenya’s humiliation of travel visa entries?

File Photo/Somali Times Kenya’s publicized policy of visa-free travel for Africans has created diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa, after it became clear that Somalia was excluded from the scheme. Read: Exclusive: Somalia airspace revenue collected by Hassan Sheikh and his family Read: Turkey benefits under oil agreement with Somalia corrupt president Read: Somalia

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Traditional industries bloom in China’s modernization push

A staff member works at a new material firm in the Hongqi Canal Economic and Technological Development Zone of Linzhou City, central China’s Henan Province, March 19, 2025. Photographer Li Jianan By Xinhua News Agency From steel mills adopting AI-powered systems to textile factories deploying cutting-edge automation, China’s traditional industries are undergoing a significant transformation.

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Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting Aug. 1

By Anadolu Agency The US will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared separate letters addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, announcing a 30% tariff on goods bound for

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Gachagua confirms gathering evidence to take Kenya president William Ruto to ICC

By Kenyans Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he has established a special team to gather evidence against President William Ruto, as they prepare to file a case against him at the International Criminal Court. Speaking to Kenyans in Seattle, Washington State, on Friday, the former DP alleged that the killings taking place

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Garad Jama Garad Ali opposes Hassan Sheikh’s interference in SSC Khatumo

File Photo/Somali Times Garad Jama Garad Ali, the leader of Dhulbahante community of SSC Khatumo, spoke for the first time about the SSC Khatumo situation, the completion conference, the Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh interference and other issues. Read: Exclusive: Somalia airspace revenue collected by Hassan Sheikh and his family Read: Turkey benefits under oil

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South Korea, US, Japan hold joint air drills

By Anadolu Agency South Korea, the US and Japan held combined air drills Friday aimed at strengthening their joint response against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, according to the South’s defense ministry. The exercise took place in international airspace near South Korea’s Jeju Island and featured at least one US B-52H strategic bomber alongside

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EU chief survives no-confidence vote as transparency, leadership concerns mount

By Xinhua News Agency European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, amid accusations of a lack of transparency in vaccine procurement and other concerns over her leadership. The roll-call vote, held at noon in Strasbourg, ended with 360 votes against the motion, 175 in favor,

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Djibouti people love to see without dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh 2025

File Photo Somali Times/Ruthless Djibouti dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh and his wife in crime Kadra Mahamoud Haid Djibouti people love to see without them 2025. Read: Who is Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh and his wife? Ismail Omar Guelleh, is well-known to Djiboutians. He has, after all, been in power

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