Latest NewsUS allies rebuff Trump’s request for support in Strait of Hormuz
By Reuters Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump for military support to keep
Read MoreTrump can send ships into Persian Gulf if he dares, Iran warns
By Anadolu Agency Iran dismissed US claims that its naval capabilities have been destroyed, warning that US President Donald Trump can send ships into the Persian Gulf “if he dares.”
Read MoreXi stresses enhancing political loyalty in military to advance defence modernization
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a plenary meeting of the delegation
Read MoreUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country amid political crackdown
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has fled the country following escalating political tensions in the East African nation, according to Kenyans reported.
Read MoreDubai’s dream shattered and mass exodus underway
Credit Photo. Reuters The Gulf’s commercial and tourist hub of Dubai is facing its biggest ever threat to its existence, after the escalating war between the United States, Israel and Iran
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US allies rebuff Trump’s request for support in Strait of Hormuz
By Reuters Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump for military support to keep
Read MoreTrump can send ships into Persian Gulf if he dares, Iran warns
By Anadolu Agency Iran dismissed US claims that its naval capabilities have been destroyed, warning that US President Donald Trump can send ships into the Persian Gulf “if he dares.”
Read MoreXi stresses enhancing political loyalty in military to advance defence modernization
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a plenary meeting of the delegation
Read MoreUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country amid political crackdown
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has fled the country following escalating political tensions in the East African nation, according to Kenyans reported.
Read MoreDubai’s dream shattered and mass exodus underway
Credit Photo. Reuters The Gulf’s commercial and tourist hub of Dubai is facing its biggest ever threat to its existence, after the escalating war between the United States, Israel and Iran
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Featured ArticlesUS allies rebuff Trump’s request for support in Strait of Hormuz
By Reuters Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump for military support to keep
US allies rebuff Trump’s request for support in Strait of Hormuz
By Reuters Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump for military support to keep
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By Reuters South Africa’s health regulator reported on Thursday a causal link between the death of an individual and Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, the first time
Read MoreItaly declares state of emergency in northern regions to combat drought
By Anadolu Agency Italy declared a state of emergency Monday in five northern regions that are most affected by drought. The Cabinet, convened under Prime Minister Mario Draghi, decided to issue
Read MoreUhuru on spot for Kemsa chair transfer during Covid-19 probe
Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura. He was the Kemsa board chairman at the time of the scandal. By EDWIN MUTAI MPs have criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision to move Kenya
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South Africa reports first death causally linked to COVID vaccine
By Reuters South Africa’s health regulator reported on Thursday a causal link between the death of an individual and Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, the first time
Read MoreItaly declares state of emergency in northern regions to combat drought
By Anadolu Agency Italy declared a state of emergency Monday in five northern regions that are most affected by drought. The Cabinet, convened under Prime Minister Mario Draghi, decided to issue
Read MoreUhuru on spot for Kemsa chair transfer during Covid-19 probe
Former Murang’a Senator Kembi Gitura. He was the Kemsa board chairman at the time of the scandal. By EDWIN MUTAI MPs have criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision to move Kenya
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Blog PostsNiger suspends cooperation with international Francophone body
Soldiers of the last French troops in Niger board in a military plane as they prepare to leave Niamey, Niger December 22, 2023. Photographer Mahamadou Hamidou By Reuters Niger has suspended all
Somalia’s political crisis in Puntland has brought an end to Mohamoud Saleban’s community holding power
File Photo/Somali Times The structure of Puntland which was agreed upon 25 years ago Mohamoud Saleban’s community holding power The SSC-Khatumo clan leaders held a critical meeting in the
IMF relieves EA’s indebted states with $1.9b financing deals
The head of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva. Photo Nicholas Kamm/AFP By The East African The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved the payment of $620.65
Somalia’s political turmoil in Puntland led to the withdrawal of SSC-Khatumo state
The SSC-Khatumo clan leaders held a critical meeting yesterday in the city of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region. The statement said that they will not participate in the elections in Puntland,
About 300 Indian travelers are stuck in a French airport in a human trafficking probe
Gendarmes patrol at the Vatry airport, eastern France, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 in Vatry, eastern France. About 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America were sequestered in a French airport
Russia suspends part of payments to global chemical weapons watchdog
By Anadolu Agency Russia on Saturday announced that it would withhold a part of its payments to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), claiming that the money would be
UK recession might be under way after economy shrinks in Q3
File Photo: People walk over London Bridge looking at a view of Tower Bridge in the City of London financial district in London, Britain, October 25, 2023. Photographer Susannah Ireland/File
Belgium jails Rwandan for life over 1994 genocide
The face of Protais Mpiranya, one of the key suspects in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and Fulgence Kayishema (bottom left), one of the last four fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda
President Ruto plans to raid taxpayers for extra Sh362bn in 2024
President William Ruto’s administration plans to raid taxpayers for an additional Sh361.80 billion to fund his second full-year budget. File Photo/AFP By Business Daily Africa President William
German authorities seize $64.5M worth of Captagon drugs
By Anadolu Agency German authorities have seized $64.5 million worth of Captagon drugs after more than a year-long investigation into the activities of a Syria-linked gang, officials said on
Niger suspends cooperation with international Francophone body
Soldiers of the last French troops in Niger board in a military plane as they prepare to leave Niamey, Niger December 22, 2023. Photographer Mahamadou Hamidou By Reuters Niger has suspended all
Somalia’s political crisis in Puntland has brought an end to Mohamoud Saleban’s community holding power
File Photo/Somali Times The structure of Puntland which was agreed upon 25 years ago Mohamoud Saleban’s community holding power The SSC-Khatumo clan leaders held a critical meeting in the
IMF relieves EA’s indebted states with $1.9b financing deals
The head of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva. Photo Nicholas Kamm/AFP By The East African The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved the payment of $620.65
Somalia’s political turmoil in Puntland led to the withdrawal of SSC-Khatumo state
The SSC-Khatumo clan leaders held a critical meeting yesterday in the city of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region. The statement said that they will not participate in the elections in Puntland,
About 300 Indian travelers are stuck in a French airport in a human trafficking probe
Gendarmes patrol at the Vatry airport, eastern France, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 in Vatry, eastern France. About 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America were sequestered in a French airport
Russia suspends part of payments to global chemical weapons watchdog
By Anadolu Agency Russia on Saturday announced that it would withhold a part of its payments to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), claiming that the money would be
UK recession might be under way after economy shrinks in Q3
File Photo: People walk over London Bridge looking at a view of Tower Bridge in the City of London financial district in London, Britain, October 25, 2023. Photographer Susannah Ireland/File
Belgium jails Rwandan for life over 1994 genocide
The face of Protais Mpiranya, one of the key suspects in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and Fulgence Kayishema (bottom left), one of the last four fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda
President Ruto plans to raid taxpayers for extra Sh362bn in 2024
President William Ruto’s administration plans to raid taxpayers for an additional Sh361.80 billion to fund his second full-year budget. File Photo/AFP By Business Daily Africa President William
German authorities seize $64.5M worth of Captagon drugs
By Anadolu Agency German authorities have seized $64.5 million worth of Captagon drugs after more than a year-long investigation into the activities of a Syria-linked gang, officials said on