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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.
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
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By Anadolu Agency Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova slammed the NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) on Tuesday as “an escalation factor” in recent clashes in Kosovo. In a
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By Anadolu Agency Italy’s most-wanted mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested in Sicily on Monday morning after about three decades on the run, Italian police said. Denaro, 60, was
Read MoreBeyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles opens up about shocking reaction to Jay-Z’s rape accusations
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman slams NATO as ‘escalation’ factor in Kosovo
By Anadolu Agency Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova slammed the NATO Kosovo Force (KFOR) on Tuesday as “an escalation factor” in recent clashes in Kosovo. In a
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By Anadolu Agency Italy’s most-wanted mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested in Sicily on Monday morning after about three decades on the run, Italian police said. Denaro, 60, was
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Blog PostsRwanda’s president warns newly freed prisoners to ‘be careful’
Rwanda’s president on Wednesday warned a prominent opposition leader and others newly released from prison to be “humble” and “careful” or they’ll end up behind bars again. President Paul
Europe needs to stop the migration blame game, EU Council President Tusk says
The European Union must end the “blame game” on migration and instead focus on working more with foreign countries and further strengthening its border to bring down arrivals, the
School and hospital hit by an air strike in Somalia
AT LEAST three children were killed in Somalia today when their school was hit by an air strike in the south of the country. Their school in the town of Sakow was bombed, along with the main
Ethiopia-Somali regional president holds peace talks with ONLF in Asmara
The government of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) discussed modalities of peace talks in Asmara, Eritrea yesterday. Ethiopian government delegation was led by Minister of
Qatar hails Turkey-Russia deal to ‘demilitarize’ Idlib
Qatar on Tuesday welcomed a Turkish-Russian agreement to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province. According to a Tuesday statement released by Qatar’s Foreign
Germany: Controversial spy chief forced from post
Germany’s coalition government forced out the nation’s spy chief on Tuesday for his controversial comments and contacts with far-right politicians. Hans-Georg Maassen, head of the domestic
UK should not give preferential immigration treatment to EU citizens afer Brexit: report
Britain should not give preferential treatment to citizens from the European Union in its post-Brexit immigration system, a report commissioned by the British government said on Tuesday. The
Djibouti, Eritrea leaders hold historic meeting in Saudi Arabia
The historic meeting between the leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea on Monday ‘opens a new page to promote peace and stability in the region’, the Saudi Arabia foreign minister, Adel bin Ahmed
Dr Farah Ali Shire Campaign starts in Bosaso
Dr Farah Ali Shire, announced in Bosaso today that he is among the candidates for the presidency of Puntland. Dr Farah Ali Shire, former Puntland State minister for finance, told Somali Times
Prime Minister condemns weekend ethnic violence in Ethiopia
At least 23 people were killed in a weekend of violence targeting minorities in the ethnic Oromo heartland near the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a police source said. The state-owned Ethiopia
Rwanda’s president warns newly freed prisoners to ‘be careful’
Rwanda’s president on Wednesday warned a prominent opposition leader and others newly released from prison to be “humble” and “careful” or they’ll end up behind bars again. President Paul
Europe needs to stop the migration blame game, EU Council President Tusk says
The European Union must end the “blame game” on migration and instead focus on working more with foreign countries and further strengthening its border to bring down arrivals, the
School and hospital hit by an air strike in Somalia
AT LEAST three children were killed in Somalia today when their school was hit by an air strike in the south of the country. Their school in the town of Sakow was bombed, along with the main
Ethiopia-Somali regional president holds peace talks with ONLF in Asmara
The government of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) discussed modalities of peace talks in Asmara, Eritrea yesterday. Ethiopian government delegation was led by Minister of
Qatar hails Turkey-Russia deal to ‘demilitarize’ Idlib
Qatar on Tuesday welcomed a Turkish-Russian agreement to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province. According to a Tuesday statement released by Qatar’s Foreign
Germany: Controversial spy chief forced from post
Germany’s coalition government forced out the nation’s spy chief on Tuesday for his controversial comments and contacts with far-right politicians. Hans-Georg Maassen, head of the domestic
UK should not give preferential immigration treatment to EU citizens afer Brexit: report
Britain should not give preferential treatment to citizens from the European Union in its post-Brexit immigration system, a report commissioned by the British government said on Tuesday. The
Djibouti, Eritrea leaders hold historic meeting in Saudi Arabia
The historic meeting between the leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea on Monday ‘opens a new page to promote peace and stability in the region’, the Saudi Arabia foreign minister, Adel bin Ahmed
Dr Farah Ali Shire Campaign starts in Bosaso
Dr Farah Ali Shire, announced in Bosaso today that he is among the candidates for the presidency of Puntland. Dr Farah Ali Shire, former Puntland State minister for finance, told Somali Times
Prime Minister condemns weekend ethnic violence in Ethiopia
At least 23 people were killed in a weekend of violence targeting minorities in the ethnic Oromo heartland near the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a police source said. The state-owned Ethiopia