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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
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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
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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“Any execution is appalling, but seeking the death penalty for activists like Israa al Ghomgham, who are not even accused of violent behavior, is monstrous,” HRW said. Ghomgham is accused of
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Saudi Arabia has not yet commented on Sheikh Salah al-Talib, one of the imams of the mosque’s Makkah Al Mukaramah, which was thrown into prison this week. Sheikh al-Talib is also a
Hargeisa leader Muse Bihi is not ready to diminish Somali blood
Hargeisa leader Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi, reacted to recent comments by the Garowe Defense Forces, which swore in the war in Sool. “We have no plans to send troops to Somalia,” he said.
Somalia hires US lobbyists to help get more aid
The agreement with the Sonoran Policy Group was signed earlier this month by Somalia’s United Nations Ambassador Abukar Osman. Concerns over rampant corruption within the Somali government
“Respect has to be earned ‘mate’! Don’t you forget that.”
For the attention of the new Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Magid Magid from Somalia. I am very pleased you worked hard and made it to the top in Sheffield. I am very proud Sheffield gave you sanctuary
Immigration probes how Somali deputy spy chief got Kenyan passports
“Immigration PS Gordon Kihalangwa told the Star that the department seeks to establish how Fahad’s citizenship was approved.”The Immigration Department is investigating Somalia
Suspect in US Embassy gun attack arrested in Ankara
Ankara–A suspect involved in the early morning gun attack on the U.S. Embassy in capital Ankara has been arrested, according to a police source Monday. A search to nab the suspects involved
Ethiopian Prime Minister meet with Somalis living in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is expected to meet with nearly a thousand Somalis in Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy he will meet with them on behalf of Somali traditional elders, politicians
Somali Prime Minister Khaire inspects Mogadishu Port
Mogadishu – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia His Excellency Hassan Ali Khaire today inspects Mogadishu Port. The prime minister, who oversees the different parts of
Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for woman activist – rights groups
“Any execution is appalling, but seeking the death penalty for activists like Israa al Ghomgham, who are not even accused of violent behavior, is monstrous,” HRW said. Ghomgham is accused of
Somali forces arrested 27 Al-Shabaab militants in Marka and killed several Al-shabaab
Marka -Somali government forces backed by African Union troops have captured the strategic town of Marka from the Al Qaeda-linked Shabaab, media reports. The operations and investigations carried
Saudi government detain imam of the mosque’s Makkah Al Mukaramah
Saudi Arabia has not yet commented on Sheikh Salah al-Talib, one of the imams of the mosque’s Makkah Al Mukaramah, which was thrown into prison this week. Sheikh al-Talib is also a
Hargeisa leader Muse Bihi is not ready to diminish Somali blood
Hargeisa leader Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi, reacted to recent comments by the Garowe Defense Forces, which swore in the war in Sool. “We have no plans to send troops to Somalia,” he said.
Somalia hires US lobbyists to help get more aid
The agreement with the Sonoran Policy Group was signed earlier this month by Somalia’s United Nations Ambassador Abukar Osman. Concerns over rampant corruption within the Somali government
“Respect has to be earned ‘mate’! Don’t you forget that.”
For the attention of the new Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Magid Magid from Somalia. I am very pleased you worked hard and made it to the top in Sheffield. I am very proud Sheffield gave you sanctuary
Immigration probes how Somali deputy spy chief got Kenyan passports
“Immigration PS Gordon Kihalangwa told the Star that the department seeks to establish how Fahad’s citizenship was approved.”The Immigration Department is investigating Somalia
Suspect in US Embassy gun attack arrested in Ankara
Ankara–A suspect involved in the early morning gun attack on the U.S. Embassy in capital Ankara has been arrested, according to a police source Monday. A search to nab the suspects involved