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

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

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

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,

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

By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Monday on his first day in office. “The first item that President Trump is signing is the rescission of 78 Biden-era executive actions, executive orders, presidential memoranda and others,” an administration official announced during the signing event at the Capital One Arena in Washington,

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of the presidential inauguration in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. January 19, 2025. Photographer Carlos Barria/File Photo By Reuters Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of

File Photo/Somali Times Eurasia Review By Dr. Suleiman Walhad The Horn of Africa States region continues its traditional presence in the international media, with major, middle and regional powers all trying to find and make their presence in the region felt, not only through military presence but also sometimes at the highest levels of diplomacy,

By Anadolu Agency TikTok informed users in the US that they cannot use the video-sharing app “for now” following the enactment of a ban. “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now,” read a message from the app.

By The African Exponent Africa’s real estate market is booming in 2025, offering diverse opportunities. This article covers the top 10 countries where investors can see the highest returns, including rental market insights. Countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria offer investors valuable rental markets and development potential. Discover the unique real estate opportunities in each