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
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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.”
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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
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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
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKUS threatens to ban Chinese firms’ trading in 2024 over market regulations
By Anadolu Agency Gary Gensler says Chinese firms could be prohibited trading from markets if they fail to comply with regulations The US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman
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A man with a protective mask walks in the rain past an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, April 13, 2020. Asian shares fell Monday
Read MoreUAE 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
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US threatens to ban Chinese firms’ trading in 2024 over market regulations
By Anadolu Agency Gary Gensler says Chinese firms could be prohibited trading from markets if they fail to comply with regulations The US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman
Read MoreShares fall, oil loses earlier gains following OPEC deal
A man with a protective mask walks in the rain past an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, April 13, 2020. Asian shares fell Monday
Read MoreUAE 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
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Blog PostsUS, Philippines sign ‘civil nuclear cooperation’ deal
By Anadolu Agency The US and the Philippines signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, which will allow Washington to export nuclear technology and materials to Manila. The agreement, signed
Malawi President Chakwera bans himself, cabinet from foreign travel
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera By AFP Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has imposed a travel ban on himself and his government to cut public spending and help the country’s
UK retail sales slide again in October in new blow for economy
People shop on Oxford Street in London, Britain April 10, 2023. Photographer Anna Gordon/File Photo By Reuters British retail sales volumes fell unexpectedly in October as stretched consumers
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has expressed his country’s intention to forcefully take maritime territory
File Photo/Somali Times The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, spoke again about Ethiopia’s desire for maritime territory, which has recently caused a lot of discussion, and was
UN Security Council extends authorization for African Union mission in Somalia
By Xinhua News Agency The Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to extend the authorization for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for six months, till June 30,
African Dies Under the Modern-day Slavery that is the Kafala System
Slavery By The African Exponent The death of a Ghanaian domestic worker in Lebanon has brought the Kafala system into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Kafala system is an exploitative
Why is the SSC Khatumo state not allowed to participate in football games in the region?
File Photo/Somali Times According to sources told Somali Times from the Ministry of Sports in Somalia, the administration of SSC Khatumo has been excluded from the games of the regional
Sacked home secretary accuses UK premier of ‘betrayal’ over tackling small boats
By Anadolu Agency Suella Braverman, who was sacked as UK’s home secretary on Monday, accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” of promise to stop the “small boats,” referring
Deni is “ready” to meet President Hassan Sheikh, but he declined
File Photo/Somali Times The president of the Puntland administration, Said Abdullahi Deni, has agreed and is ready to meet the president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, the UN office in
Garad Jama says, “If SNM militia claims our land again, we will go to Hargeisa”
File Photo/Somali Times Garad Jama Garad Ali from the SSC-Khatumo cultural council, said that the SSC forces will be allowed to enter the areas of Burao and Hargeisa. Garad Jama warned SNM
US, Philippines sign ‘civil nuclear cooperation’ deal
By Anadolu Agency The US and the Philippines signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, which will allow Washington to export nuclear technology and materials to Manila. The agreement, signed
Malawi President Chakwera bans himself, cabinet from foreign travel
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera By AFP Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has imposed a travel ban on himself and his government to cut public spending and help the country’s
UK retail sales slide again in October in new blow for economy
People shop on Oxford Street in London, Britain April 10, 2023. Photographer Anna Gordon/File Photo By Reuters British retail sales volumes fell unexpectedly in October as stretched consumers
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has expressed his country’s intention to forcefully take maritime territory
File Photo/Somali Times The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, spoke again about Ethiopia’s desire for maritime territory, which has recently caused a lot of discussion, and was
UN Security Council extends authorization for African Union mission in Somalia
By Xinhua News Agency The Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to extend the authorization for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for six months, till June 30,
African Dies Under the Modern-day Slavery that is the Kafala System
Slavery By The African Exponent The death of a Ghanaian domestic worker in Lebanon has brought the Kafala system into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Kafala system is an exploitative
Why is the SSC Khatumo state not allowed to participate in football games in the region?
File Photo/Somali Times According to sources told Somali Times from the Ministry of Sports in Somalia, the administration of SSC Khatumo has been excluded from the games of the regional
Sacked home secretary accuses UK premier of ‘betrayal’ over tackling small boats
By Anadolu Agency Suella Braverman, who was sacked as UK’s home secretary on Monday, accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” of promise to stop the “small boats,” referring
Deni is “ready” to meet President Hassan Sheikh, but he declined
File Photo/Somali Times The president of the Puntland administration, Said Abdullahi Deni, has agreed and is ready to meet the president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, the UN office in
Garad Jama says, “If SNM militia claims our land again, we will go to Hargeisa”
File Photo/Somali Times Garad Jama Garad Ali from the SSC-Khatumo cultural council, said that the SSC forces will be allowed to enter the areas of Burao and Hargeisa. Garad Jama warned SNM