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 WEEKIn a first, European Union moves to cut Hungary funding over damaging democracy
By Reuters The European Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case in the 27-nation bloc under a new
Read MoreSunday best: Hamilton shocks Verstappen to win Brazilian G
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, front, steers his car followed by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen , during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Read MoreMacron playing colonialist games: Turkish ruling party
Turkey’s ruling party spokesman accuses French leader of continuing colonial approach after remarks on Turkish president Turkey’s ruling party on Thursday accused French President Emmanuel
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In a first, European Union moves to cut Hungary funding over damaging democracy
By Reuters The European Union executive recommended on Sunday suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case in the 27-nation bloc under a new
Read MoreSunday best: Hamilton shocks Verstappen to win Brazilian G
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, front, steers his car followed by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen , during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Read MoreMacron playing colonialist games: Turkish ruling party
Turkey’s ruling party spokesman accuses French leader of continuing colonial approach after remarks on Turkish president Turkey’s ruling party on Thursday accused French President Emmanuel
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Blog PostsTwo US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China
The USS Essex, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, arrives in Hong Kong harbour for a scheduled port visit, November 16, 2010. Reuters/Tyrone Siu/File Photo By Reuters Two U.S. Navy sailors have
Global supply shocks fuel new food crisis in Kenya
By Business Daily Africa Global supply shocks have increased the prices of Kenya’s critical staples, including rice, wheat, maize, sugar and onions, fomenting a new food crisis in the country.
Bank of England set to raise rates for 14th time in a row
A pedestrian carrying an umbrella walks near the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, July 30, 2023. Photographer Hollie Adams/File Photo By Reuters The Bank of England is expected to
Russia criticizes UN chief for calling proposal to supply grain to Africa ‘handful of donations’
By Anadolu Agency Russia on Wednesday criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for calling its initiative to supply African countries grain free of charge “handful of donations.” Speaking
US, AU agree ‘no acceptable military solution’ to Niger crisis: State Department
By Anadolu Agency Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat agreed Tuesday that there is “no acceptable military to solution”
20-year-old Nasra Abukar finished last in the corrupt 100-meter race in China provoking criticism particularly from Somalis worldwide
The Minister of Youth and Sports of Somalia, Mohamed Barre Mohamoud, who held a press conference for journalists, spoke about the failure of Somalia in the running competition held in China. The
Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate and coup leaders get support from other juntas
French soldiers assist mostly French nationals in a bus waiting to be airlifted back to France on a French military aircraft, at the international Airport in Niamey, Niger, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Vote on Sweden’s NATO bid delayed in Hungarian parliament
By Anadolu Agency A vote in Hungary’s parliament to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO was adjourned due to the absence of ruling party lawmakers, local media reported Monday. The move was
World Bank grants Somalia 75 mln USD in debt relief
File Photo Somali Times/Somalia shady president Hassan Sheikh By Xinhua News Agency The World Bank said Monday it had provided a 75-million-U.S.-dollar grant to Somalia to help bring the country
Brics ‘expansion’ jolts Nato to pivot towards Africa
L-R: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China’s President Xi Jinping, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Brazil’s
Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China
The USS Essex, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, arrives in Hong Kong harbour for a scheduled port visit, November 16, 2010. Reuters/Tyrone Siu/File Photo By Reuters Two U.S. Navy sailors have
Global supply shocks fuel new food crisis in Kenya
By Business Daily Africa Global supply shocks have increased the prices of Kenya’s critical staples, including rice, wheat, maize, sugar and onions, fomenting a new food crisis in the country.
Bank of England set to raise rates for 14th time in a row
A pedestrian carrying an umbrella walks near the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, July 30, 2023. Photographer Hollie Adams/File Photo By Reuters The Bank of England is expected to
Russia criticizes UN chief for calling proposal to supply grain to Africa ‘handful of donations’
By Anadolu Agency Russia on Wednesday criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for calling its initiative to supply African countries grain free of charge “handful of donations.” Speaking
US, AU agree ‘no acceptable military solution’ to Niger crisis: State Department
By Anadolu Agency Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat agreed Tuesday that there is “no acceptable military to solution”
20-year-old Nasra Abukar finished last in the corrupt 100-meter race in China provoking criticism particularly from Somalis worldwide
The Minister of Youth and Sports of Somalia, Mohamed Barre Mohamoud, who held a press conference for journalists, spoke about the failure of Somalia in the running competition held in China. The
Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate and coup leaders get support from other juntas
French soldiers assist mostly French nationals in a bus waiting to be airlifted back to France on a French military aircraft, at the international Airport in Niamey, Niger, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Vote on Sweden’s NATO bid delayed in Hungarian parliament
By Anadolu Agency A vote in Hungary’s parliament to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO was adjourned due to the absence of ruling party lawmakers, local media reported Monday. The move was
World Bank grants Somalia 75 mln USD in debt relief
File Photo Somali Times/Somalia shady president Hassan Sheikh By Xinhua News Agency The World Bank said Monday it had provided a 75-million-U.S.-dollar grant to Somalia to help bring the country
Brics ‘expansion’ jolts Nato to pivot towards Africa
L-R: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China’s President Xi Jinping, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Brazil’s