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Trump confirms 2,000-pound bombs ‘on their way’ to Israel

By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that “a lot of things ordered and paid for by Israel, but have not been sent by Biden, are now on their way.” That includes the delivery of 1,800 MK-84 bombs, a shipment that had been delayed for months. Trump’s statement on Truth Social follows the

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More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery

People walk near dolphins washed up on a beach outside Bosaso, Puntland, Northern Somalia, January 24, 2025. Photographer Feisal Omar By Reuters More than 100 dead dolphins have been found on the coast of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region, with officials yet to establish what caused their deaths. The region’s fisheries minister, Abdirisak Abdulahi Hagaa, told

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Top 10 African nations with the most U.S. military presence and the possible impacts of Trump’s administration

Trump and JD Vance administration is set to revamp the foreign policy. File Photo By The African Exponent The U.S. military has expanded its presence in Africa, hosting approximately 29 bases across 15 nations as of 2025, with missions aimed at combating terrorism, stabilizing regions, and countering the growing influence of global rivals. Projected shifts

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Europe gravitates to greater self-reliance as Trump begins new term

This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Voelklingen Ironworks in Saarland, Germany. Photographer Zhang Fan By Xinhua News Agency Trump’s policies are poised to affect not just U.S.-Europe trade relations but also Europe’s territorial integrity, defence priorities and economic outlook. On top of trade, Trump’s decision to withdraw from the

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Southport attacks: Axel Rudakubana jailed for minimum of 52 years for ‘evil’ knife massacre at children’s dance class

Axel Rudakubana. Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire Evening Standard By Tristan Kirk Child-killer Axel Rudakubana has been handed life sentences for the “evil” knife attack which left three young girls dead at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport. The 18-year-old, who was obsessed with violence and murder, wanted to become a notorious mass murderer when he

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Trump steps up immigration crackdown, warns city, state officials against interference

Asylum seekers arrive at the B and M Brownsville-Matamoros International Bridge, to attend their appointment with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on the day of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, in Matamoros, Mexico January 20, 2025. Photographer Daniel Becerril By Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has directed prosecutors to investigate

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New rapidly spreading fire erupts near Los Angeles, more than 9,000 acres burned

By Anadolu Agency A new wildfire tore through northern Los Angeles County Wednesday, burning over 9,000 acres just hours after it was first reported. The rapidly spreading Hughes Fire is burning north of the small community of Castaic, located northwest of the city of Los Angeles. Sweeping evacuation orders have already been issued in the

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President Erdoğan’s expected visit has sparked huge anti-Turkish sentiments in Somalia

File Photo/Somali Times By Professor Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad My candid advice to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his expected visit to Somalia: Postpone it until further notice or cancel it altogether. Time is not right for such a high-level visit. In fact, it can be counterproductive. Read: Turkish president is not welcome to buy

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3 Sahel countries to create 5,000-stron joint anti-terrorist force

Heads of state of Mali’s Assimi Goita, Niger’s Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani and Burkina Faso’s Capt. Ibrahim Traore pose for photographs in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024. Credit Photo Reuters By AFP Three junta-led Sahel nations announced plans Tuesday to form a 5,000-strong joint force to combat the persistent terrorist violence afflicting the region. Burkina Faso,

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Xi speaks with Putin, calling on China, Russia to uphold int’l fairness, justice

Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 21, 2025. Photographer Rao Aimin By Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said he is willing to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue guiding

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