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By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
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Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
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Read MoreUS says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Photographer Majid Asgaripour By Reuters U.S. Treasury
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By Anadolu Agency Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said Thursday they uncovered an alleged criminal organization
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Featured ArticlesIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
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Photo/Somali Times Somali Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Duran Ahmed Farah received Qatari Ambassador to Somalia Hassan bin Hamsa Hashem in his office, and discussed a number of issues.
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Somali-Turkish agriculture expo kicks off
Minister for Labor and Social Affairs seeks Turkey’s assistance to help Somalia realize its potential in agriculture An exhibition organized by Somalia and Turkey officially kicked off Sunday,
Read MoreKismayo: Sheikh Ahmed Islam “Madobe is the favourite to win the election
Photo/Somali Times jubaland is currently led by Sheikh Ahmed Islam Madobe Jubaland State in Somalia goes to the polls in an election that will have a significant bearing on the Horn of Africa
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Dusit attacker Gichunge was a KDF son, wife a jihadist
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Somalia President calls Uhuru, offers support in fight against al Shabaab
Somalia President Mohamed Mohamed has said his government is ready to cooperate with Kenya to eliminate terrorism. “I spoke on the phone with [President] Uhuru [Kenyatta] this morning. We
Qatar donates 68 armored vehicles to Somalia
Qatar donated 68 armored vehicles to Somalia on Thursday, Qatar’s Defense Ministry said. The armored vehicles, delivered in Mogadishu, will strengthen the Somali state, which is battling an
May battles to keep Brexit on track after no-confidence win
Photo (AP) British Prime Minister Theresa May is reaching out to opposition parties and other lawmakers Thursday in a battle to put Brexit back on track after surviving a no-confidence vote.
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Netherlands: Islamophobic Pegida protests around mosque
Far-right Pegida makes speeches, shows movie insulting Islam in front of mosque in city of Utrecht Far-right Islamophobic group Pegida staged an anti-Islam demonstration in front of a mosque in
Iran says it will be ready for new satellite launch in a few months
Iran will be ready for a new satellite launch in a few months’ time after a failed attempt this week, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, ignoring U.S. and European warnings to avoid such
Why are Gulf countries so interested in the Horn of Africa?
ACROSS THE Horn of Africa evidence is mounting that relations with Gulf countries are growing stronger. Last month representatives from Djibouti, Sudan and Somalia gathered in Riyadh, the capital
Chairman hints at Syria’s probable Arab League return
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul-Ghait said that restoring Syria’s membership was subject to approval by the majority of member states. Syria’s membership in the Cairo-based
Somalia: Al-Shabaab abducted 100 Children in Bakool
District governor of Bakool Ali Abdinur said the al-Shabaab militia has more than 100 children abducted in the district. Elas Garas Ali Abdirahim Iman, said the children of Al-Shabaab abducted
Dusit attacker Gichunge was a KDF son, wife a jihadist
Ms Violet Kemunto. She is reported to be the wife of Ali Gichunge,One of the terrorists in the attack on a Nairobi business complex was a son of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier.Ali Salim
Somalia President calls Uhuru, offers support in fight against al Shabaab
Somalia President Mohamed Mohamed has said his government is ready to cooperate with Kenya to eliminate terrorism. “I spoke on the phone with [President] Uhuru [Kenyatta] this morning. We
Qatar donates 68 armored vehicles to Somalia
Qatar donated 68 armored vehicles to Somalia on Thursday, Qatar’s Defense Ministry said. The armored vehicles, delivered in Mogadishu, will strengthen the Somali state, which is battling an
May battles to keep Brexit on track after no-confidence win
Photo (AP) British Prime Minister Theresa May is reaching out to opposition parties and other lawmakers Thursday in a battle to put Brexit back on track after surviving a no-confidence vote.
Why terrorist gang targeted Riverside complex for attack
“DusitD2 Nairobi is a vibrant city hotel retreat where style, entertainment and art converge. Cocooned away from the city’s hustle and bustle and in a secure and peaceful haven off the
Netherlands: Islamophobic Pegida protests around mosque
Far-right Pegida makes speeches, shows movie insulting Islam in front of mosque in city of Utrecht Far-right Islamophobic group Pegida staged an anti-Islam demonstration in front of a mosque in
Iran says it will be ready for new satellite launch in a few months
Iran will be ready for a new satellite launch in a few months’ time after a failed attempt this week, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, ignoring U.S. and European warnings to avoid such
Why are Gulf countries so interested in the Horn of Africa?
ACROSS THE Horn of Africa evidence is mounting that relations with Gulf countries are growing stronger. Last month representatives from Djibouti, Sudan and Somalia gathered in Riyadh, the capital
Chairman hints at Syria’s probable Arab League return
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul-Ghait said that restoring Syria’s membership was subject to approval by the majority of member states. Syria’s membership in the Cairo-based