Latest NewsGulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in
Read MoreUS 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.
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Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in
Read MoreUS 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 More
Featured ArticlesGulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in
Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKTaiwan says it cannot afford new U.S. anti-submarine helicopters
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 78 fires chaff flares during a training exercise near the aircraft carrier USS Carl
Read MoreFarmaajo, Madobe lock horns over August polls
The political battle pitting the Somalia federal government against Jubbaland state appeared to worsen this week after Jubbaland President Ahmed Islam Madobe announced he had “suspended”
Read MoreUS review: Airstrike in Somalia killed, injured civilians
An American military airstrike in Somalia more than a year ago killed two civilians and injured three others, U.S. Africa Command is acknowledging in a new report expected on Monday. The deaths,
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Taiwan says it cannot afford new U.S. anti-submarine helicopters
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 78 fires chaff flares during a training exercise near the aircraft carrier USS Carl
Read MoreFarmaajo, Madobe lock horns over August polls
The political battle pitting the Somalia federal government against Jubbaland state appeared to worsen this week after Jubbaland President Ahmed Islam Madobe announced he had “suspended”
Read MoreUS review: Airstrike in Somalia killed, injured civilians
An American military airstrike in Somalia more than a year ago killed two civilians and injured three others, U.S. Africa Command is acknowledging in a new report expected on Monday. The deaths,
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Blog PostsWinner of albinism pageant says Zimbabwe event made her feel beautiful and provided sense of purpose
In this photo supplied by pageant organiser John Karimazonde of the Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa Pageant, contestants take part in the pageant at the Harare International Conference
UK King Charles trip to Kenya chance to renew ties, officials say
Queen Consort Camilla (L) listens as King Charles III speaks during a meeting of the Accession Council inside St James’s Palace in London, UK on September 10, 2022. Photo/AFP By The East
European leaders urge Serbia to ‘de facto’ recognise Kosovo
By Reuters The leaders of France, Germany and Italy called on Serbia on Friday to “deliver on de-facto recognition” of Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008 but which Belgrade
Turkish president calls on Israel to halt attacks on Gaza, end its ‘state of madness’
By Anadolu Agency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called on Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Gaza and get out of its “state of madness,” as it intensified its operations
US asks Qatar to ‘turn down the volume’ of Al Jazeera news coverage
File – In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, Tony Blinken, President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of State, speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. The Senate has confirmed Antony
Ethiopia PM Abiy seeks to quell neighbours’ concerns over invasion
By Reuters Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he would not invade any nation, in comments aimed at quelling neighbouring countries’ concerns that he might use force to
Kenya’s World Bank debt crosses $9.9bn
Signage of the World Bank. Photo/Pool By Business Daily Africa The size of Kenya’s debt from the World Bank crossed Ksh1.5 trillion ($9.99 billion) in June on increased disbursements and
Spain’s premier reiterates call for cease-fire in Gaza, voices support for UN chief
By Anadolu Agency Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and expressed support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose recent
Police hunt for man linked to major mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine
Police close Lincoln Street leading to Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant after deadly mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, U.S. October 26, 2023. Photographer Nicholas Pfosi By Reuters
Uganda brands US warning to businesses ‘laughable’
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. Photo/AFP By AFP Uganda on Tuesday scoffed at a US warning about the risk of doing business in the country, describing it as “laughable”. The
Winner of albinism pageant says Zimbabwe event made her feel beautiful and provided sense of purpose
In this photo supplied by pageant organiser John Karimazonde of the Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa Pageant, contestants take part in the pageant at the Harare International Conference
UK King Charles trip to Kenya chance to renew ties, officials say
Queen Consort Camilla (L) listens as King Charles III speaks during a meeting of the Accession Council inside St James’s Palace in London, UK on September 10, 2022. Photo/AFP By The East
European leaders urge Serbia to ‘de facto’ recognise Kosovo
By Reuters The leaders of France, Germany and Italy called on Serbia on Friday to “deliver on de-facto recognition” of Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008 but which Belgrade
Turkish president calls on Israel to halt attacks on Gaza, end its ‘state of madness’
By Anadolu Agency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called on Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Gaza and get out of its “state of madness,” as it intensified its operations
US asks Qatar to ‘turn down the volume’ of Al Jazeera news coverage
File – In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, Tony Blinken, President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of State, speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. The Senate has confirmed Antony
Ethiopia PM Abiy seeks to quell neighbours’ concerns over invasion
By Reuters Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he would not invade any nation, in comments aimed at quelling neighbouring countries’ concerns that he might use force to
Kenya’s World Bank debt crosses $9.9bn
Signage of the World Bank. Photo/Pool By Business Daily Africa The size of Kenya’s debt from the World Bank crossed Ksh1.5 trillion ($9.99 billion) in June on increased disbursements and
Spain’s premier reiterates call for cease-fire in Gaza, voices support for UN chief
By Anadolu Agency Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and expressed support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose recent
Police hunt for man linked to major mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine
Police close Lincoln Street leading to Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant after deadly mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, U.S. October 26, 2023. Photographer Nicholas Pfosi By Reuters
Uganda brands US warning to businesses ‘laughable’
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. Photo/AFP By AFP Uganda on Tuesday scoffed at a US warning about the risk of doing business in the country, describing it as “laughable”. The