Latest NewsIran 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.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
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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
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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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.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
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
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKBiden digs in as Democrats consider forcing him out of presidential race
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Sherman Middle School, in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. July 5, 2024. Photographer Nathan Howard By Reuters President Joe Biden on Friday
Read MoreTrump says he is not seeking summit with Xi but ‘may go’ to China
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was not seeking a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, adding he “may go” to China, but only at Xi’s
Read MoreEthiopia says Somalia government is not able to work efficiently outside the Banadir region
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the African Union, Nebiyu Tedla, spoke about a recent statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, regarding
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Biden digs in as Democrats consider forcing him out of presidential race
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Sherman Middle School, in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. July 5, 2024. Photographer Nathan Howard By Reuters President Joe Biden on Friday
Read MoreTrump says he is not seeking summit with Xi but ‘may go’ to China
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was not seeking a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, adding he “may go” to China, but only at Xi’s
Read MoreEthiopia says Somalia government is not able to work efficiently outside the Banadir region
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the African Union, Nebiyu Tedla, spoke about a recent statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, regarding
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Blog PostsUAE jails Briton for life for spying, UK assails ‘unacceptable’ ruling
A UAE court sentenced a British academic to life in prison on charges of spying for the British government on Wednesday, in a move Britain said would have serious diplomatic consequences for
Gunmen kidnap Italian volunteer, shoot children near Kenya’s coast
Gunmen kidnapped an Italian volunteer and wounded a woman and four children in Kenya late on Tuesday, police and witnesses said – the first abduction of a foreigner there since raids blamed
Kenya-Somalia border opening to spur trade
The once vibrant Kenya-Somalia border point in Mandera town that has remained closed for several years could soon be reopened. This follows improved security brought about by the ongoing
Israel and Somaliland – long-lost brothers?
Israel and Somaliland have much in common. Israel faces many adversaries that don’t recognize it or its right to self-determination; Somaliland is also unrecognized as a state by most countries.
US army says Somalia air raids target al-Shabaab, kill 37 terrorists
The US military says it has carried out air strikes against al-Shabab in Somalia, killing at least 37 suspected fighters. In a statement on Tuesday, the US Africa Command (US AFRICOM) said the
700,000 people flee conflict to seek safety in Somali region of Ethiopia
Regional government asks aid agencies to scale up emergency response to the humanitarian crisis. Over 200,000 people fled ethnic conflict to camps in the Somali region of Ethiopia since July.
Exclusive: After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against king’s favourite son
LONDON (Reuters) – Amid international uproar over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, some members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin
President Kenyatta orders repossession of grabbed fish landing sites
President Uhuru Kenyatta has Monday directed the State Department of Fisheries and the National Land Commission to repossess all public fish landing sites that were illegally acquired by
Zverev stuns Djokovic to claim ATP Finals title
Alexander Zverev claimed the biggest title of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 upset on Sunday, becoming the youngest champion of the season-ending event since Djokovic claimed the first of his five
Records Of Thousands Of Doctors To Be Reviewed After Fake Psychiatrist Practiced For 23 Years
Zholia Alemi, 56, was convicted of fraud and theft offences at Carlisle Crown Court last month.Thousands of NHS doctors are to have their records reviewed after a woman with fake qualifications
UAE jails Briton for life for spying, UK assails ‘unacceptable’ ruling
A UAE court sentenced a British academic to life in prison on charges of spying for the British government on Wednesday, in a move Britain said would have serious diplomatic consequences for
Gunmen kidnap Italian volunteer, shoot children near Kenya’s coast
Gunmen kidnapped an Italian volunteer and wounded a woman and four children in Kenya late on Tuesday, police and witnesses said – the first abduction of a foreigner there since raids blamed
Kenya-Somalia border opening to spur trade
The once vibrant Kenya-Somalia border point in Mandera town that has remained closed for several years could soon be reopened. This follows improved security brought about by the ongoing
Israel and Somaliland – long-lost brothers?
Israel and Somaliland have much in common. Israel faces many adversaries that don’t recognize it or its right to self-determination; Somaliland is also unrecognized as a state by most countries.
US army says Somalia air raids target al-Shabaab, kill 37 terrorists
The US military says it has carried out air strikes against al-Shabab in Somalia, killing at least 37 suspected fighters. In a statement on Tuesday, the US Africa Command (US AFRICOM) said the
700,000 people flee conflict to seek safety in Somali region of Ethiopia
Regional government asks aid agencies to scale up emergency response to the humanitarian crisis. Over 200,000 people fled ethnic conflict to camps in the Somali region of Ethiopia since July.
Exclusive: After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against king’s favourite son
LONDON (Reuters) – Amid international uproar over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, some members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin
President Kenyatta orders repossession of grabbed fish landing sites
President Uhuru Kenyatta has Monday directed the State Department of Fisheries and the National Land Commission to repossess all public fish landing sites that were illegally acquired by
Zverev stuns Djokovic to claim ATP Finals title
Alexander Zverev claimed the biggest title of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 upset on Sunday, becoming the youngest champion of the season-ending event since Djokovic claimed the first of his five
Records Of Thousands Of Doctors To Be Reviewed After Fake Psychiatrist Practiced For 23 Years
Zholia Alemi, 56, was convicted of fraud and theft offences at Carlisle Crown Court last month.Thousands of NHS doctors are to have their records reviewed after a woman with fake qualifications