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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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File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
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
Read MoreUkraine’s anticorruption agencies uncover criminal network in presidential office, parliament
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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An undated image provided in a U.S. Department of Justice complaint for forfeiture released May 9, 2019 shows the North Korean vessel Wise Honest. Department of Justice/Handout via REUTERS
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North Korea asks U.N. chief to address ship seizure by ‘gangster’ U.S.
An undated image provided in a U.S. Department of Justice complaint for forfeiture released May 9, 2019 shows the North Korean vessel Wise Honest. Department of Justice/Handout via REUTERS
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Passengers wait around in the South Terminal building at Gatwick Airport after drones flying illegally over the airfield forced the closure of the airport, in Gatwick, Britain, December 20, 2018.
The 75th anniversary of the founding of the Somali Police Force today is marked
Mogadishu-The 75-year anniversary commemoration of the anniversary of the signing of the Somali Police Force was founded today large celebration of large parts of the country. Mogadishu, Garowe,
More foreign airlines consider returning to Somalia for business
Improvement in aviation safety and general security situation in Somalia has prompted foreign airlines to launch flights to Mogadishu, an airport official said on Tuesday. Said Eliye, director of
EU officials, firms meet African leaders to talk investment
European officials and companies met with African leaders in Vienna Tuesday for talks intended as a springboard to increase investment in Africa. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, whose country
Southwest State elects former energy minister as new governor
Baidoa –Governors, Election Commission Governors Election Commission announced that Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagher won the election of the governor of South West after the first round
US approves possible sale of Patriot missiles to Turkey
Sale would include 80 Patriot missiles, 60 other missiles, associated equipment, says Pentagon security cooperation agency WASHINGTON -The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign
Somalia Issues Fishing Licenses to Chinese Operators
Chinese fishing vessel (file image courtesy Tim Watters) Somalia has issued a large number of fishing licenses to Chinese operators, raising concerns among domestic fishermen that foreign fishing
KQ launches direct flights to Mogadishu, Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 18 – National carrier, Kenya Airways has launched daily operations from Nairobi to Mogadishu, Somalia. This comes after previous postponement occasioned by delay in getting
Greedy Puntland’s Governor announces he is running for re-election
Garowe-Dictator Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, the incumbent governor of Puntland State of Somalia, announced Tuesday that he would run again for governor election. Mr Abdiweli Gaas make the announcement
Manchester United sacks manager Jose Mourinho
EPA Photo Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect following a dismal start to the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday. United has made its
Passengers at London Gatwick face days of delays after drones stop flights
Passengers wait around in the South Terminal building at Gatwick Airport after drones flying illegally over the airfield forced the closure of the airport, in Gatwick, Britain, December 20, 2018.
The 75th anniversary of the founding of the Somali Police Force today is marked
Mogadishu-The 75-year anniversary commemoration of the anniversary of the signing of the Somali Police Force was founded today large celebration of large parts of the country. Mogadishu, Garowe,
More foreign airlines consider returning to Somalia for business
Improvement in aviation safety and general security situation in Somalia has prompted foreign airlines to launch flights to Mogadishu, an airport official said on Tuesday. Said Eliye, director of
EU officials, firms meet African leaders to talk investment
European officials and companies met with African leaders in Vienna Tuesday for talks intended as a springboard to increase investment in Africa. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, whose country
Southwest State elects former energy minister as new governor
Baidoa –Governors, Election Commission Governors Election Commission announced that Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagher won the election of the governor of South West after the first round
US approves possible sale of Patriot missiles to Turkey
Sale would include 80 Patriot missiles, 60 other missiles, associated equipment, says Pentagon security cooperation agency WASHINGTON -The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign
Somalia Issues Fishing Licenses to Chinese Operators
Chinese fishing vessel (file image courtesy Tim Watters) Somalia has issued a large number of fishing licenses to Chinese operators, raising concerns among domestic fishermen that foreign fishing
KQ launches direct flights to Mogadishu, Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 18 – National carrier, Kenya Airways has launched daily operations from Nairobi to Mogadishu, Somalia. This comes after previous postponement occasioned by delay in getting
Greedy Puntland’s Governor announces he is running for re-election
Garowe-Dictator Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, the incumbent governor of Puntland State of Somalia, announced Tuesday that he would run again for governor election. Mr Abdiweli Gaas make the announcement
Manchester United sacks manager Jose Mourinho
EPA Photo Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect following a dismal start to the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday. United has made its