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NATO begins two-week nuclear exercise with 60 aircraft across Europe

By Anadolu Agency NATO on Monday launched its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, involving 2,000 military personnel from eight airbases and over 60 aircraft, including fighter jets capable of carrying US nuclear warheads. The exercise is scheduled to continue for two weeks, according to a statement from the alliance. “Nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of

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US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel, Pentagon says

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched from the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska during Flight Experiment THAAD (FET)-01 in Kodiak, Alaska, U.S. on July 30, 2017. Courtesy Leah Garton/Missile Defense Agency/Handout via Reuters/File photo By Reuters The United States said on Sunday it will send U.S. troops to Israel along with an

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NBA star Anthony Edwards takes Lil Baby’s ex to court over paternity testing and child support

Anthony Edwards and Lil Baby’s ex Ayesha Howard- original photo credits: AP, little.ms.golden / Instagram By Face2Face Africa Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has reportedly filed a court petition seeking a paternity test to determine whether he is the father of a child with Ayesha Howard, the ex-girlfriend of rapper Lil Baby. According to documents

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104 UN member states, African Union condemn Israel’s ‘persona non grata’ declaration against Guterres

By Anadolu Agency A coalition of 104 UN member states, along with the African Union, condemned on Friday Israel’s decision to declare Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “persona non grata.” The group voiced strong support for Guterres in a statement. The statement, signed by the countries, including Türkiye, criticized Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz’s decision and argued that

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Hassan Sheikh agreed for Egyptian army to operate in Somalia

File Photo/Somali Times A joint political statement issued by the heads of the governments of Egypt and Somalia in Asmara, Eritrea expressed their support for strengthening the unity, independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017 Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country

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Cameroon bans media talk of president’s health amid rumours

Cameroonian President Paul Biya and wife Chantal, pictured in a May 2024 file photo By AFP Cameroon’s government has banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-ruling leader, amid rumours the 91-year-old is gravely ill, according to a document obtained by AFP. Biya, the world’s oldest leader, has not made

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Is Somalia benefiting from a tripartite coalition of Egypt and Eritrea against Ethiopia?

A tripartite meeting between the Presidents of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, Eritrea Asias Afwerki and Egypt Abdul Fattah Al Sisi was held yesterday in Asmara. Read: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea form a tripartite alliance against Ethiopia Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country A joint statement issued by the governments of Somalia and Egypt stated

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Mozambicans vote for new leaders

Ossufo Momade (Front) of Mozambique’s main opposition party Renamo is seen after casting his vote at a polling station in Maputo, Mozambique, on Oct. 9, 2024. Mozambicans began voting on Wednesday for a new president. Around 17 million people are registered to vote, including 333,839 voters registered in the diaspora participating from seven African and

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Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea form a tripartite alliance against Ethiopia

The presidents of Somalia, Eritrea and Egypt are starting new critical talks today in the city of Asmar, where corrupt President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud arrived yesterday. Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country The President of Egypt is also heading to Asmara today, to participate in the talks taking place in Asmara, and this trip

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Turkish contractor to create regional port Hobyo 80-years long agreement

The federal government of Somalia has now set its on the economic opportunities presented by Hobyo Port and the Freezone in Mogadishu to boost regional trade. Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country This follows the signing of a deal between Hobyo Investment Company and Turkish conglomerate Metag Holding to develop the Hobyo Port in

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