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Flags of China and the Union Jack stand during the China-UK Energy Dialogue in Beijing, China March 17, 2025. Photographer Florence Lo/Pool By Reuters China is ready to enhance mutual trust with
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The ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the Qatari Coast Guard by Ares Shipyard and ULAQ Global is seen in this photo at an undisclosed location, Jan. 3, 2026. ULAQ Global
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Guests visit the ruins of the “sacred lake” at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, Jan. 24, 2026. An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission
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China to seek deeper cooperation with UK, Chinese ministries say
Flags of China and the Union Jack stand during the China-UK Energy Dialogue in Beijing, China March 17, 2025. Photographer Florence Lo/Pool By Reuters China is ready to enhance mutual trust with
Read MoreTurkey increases its footprint in naval drone exports
The ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the Qatari Coast Guard by Ares Shipyard and ULAQ Global is seen in this photo at an undisclosed location, Jan. 3, 2026. ULAQ Global
Read More15 dead, 28 missing after ferry carrying over 300 passengers sinks in southern Philippines
By Anadolu Agency At least 15 people died early Monday after a ferry carrying more than 300 passengers sank off Basilan province in the southern Philippines. Another 28 are missing, according to
Read MoreEgyptian-Chinese archaeologists uncover ancient sacred lake in S. Egypt
Guests visit the ruins of the “sacred lake” at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, Jan. 24, 2026. An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission
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Featured ArticlesChina to seek deeper cooperation with UK, Chinese ministries say
Flags of China and the Union Jack stand during the China-UK Energy Dialogue in Beijing, China March 17, 2025. Photographer Florence Lo/Pool By Reuters China is ready to enhance mutual trust with
China to seek deeper cooperation with UK, Chinese ministries say
Flags of China and the Union Jack stand during the China-UK Energy Dialogue in Beijing, China March 17, 2025. Photographer Florence Lo/Pool By Reuters China is ready to enhance mutual trust with
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKSomali security forces to lead in fighting al Shabaab – Amisom
Photo/Somali Times By NANCY AGUTU Amisom and Somali National Army agreed on strategies for Somali security forces to take a lead role. During a two-day meeting to evaluate security sector gains
Read More462 Al-Shabab fighters killed in failed attack: Ethiopia’s military
File Photo/Somali Times By Xinhua News Agency The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced Wednesday it has killed around 462 Al-Shabab fighters after a failed attack by the militant
Read MorePutin steps up push for influence in Africa with broadside against West
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on measures to eliminate consequences of the floods in the country’s Far East region, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow,
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Somali security forces to lead in fighting al Shabaab – Amisom
Photo/Somali Times By NANCY AGUTU Amisom and Somali National Army agreed on strategies for Somali security forces to take a lead role. During a two-day meeting to evaluate security sector gains
Read More462 Al-Shabab fighters killed in failed attack: Ethiopia’s military
File Photo/Somali Times By Xinhua News Agency The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced Wednesday it has killed around 462 Al-Shabab fighters after a failed attack by the militant
Read MorePutin steps up push for influence in Africa with broadside against West
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Blog PostsWhy has Somalia not responded to Kenya’s humiliation of travel visa entries?
File Photo/Somali Times Kenya’s publicized policy of visa-free travel for Africans has created diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa, after it became clear that Somalia was excluded from the
Traditional industries bloom in China’s modernization push
A staff member works at a new material firm in the Hongqi Canal Economic and Technological Development Zone of Linzhou City, central China’s Henan Province, March 19, 2025. Photographer Li
Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting Aug. 1
By Anadolu Agency The US will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared separate letters
Gachagua confirms gathering evidence to take Kenya president William Ruto to ICC
By Kenyans Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he has established a special team to gather evidence against President William Ruto, as they prepare to file a case against
Garad Jama Garad Ali opposes Hassan Sheikh’s interference in SSC Khatumo
File Photo/Somali Times Garad Jama Garad Ali, the leader of Dhulbahante community of SSC Khatumo, spoke for the first time about the SSC Khatumo situation, the completion conference, the Somalia
South Korea, US, Japan hold joint air drills
By Anadolu Agency South Korea, the US and Japan held combined air drills Friday aimed at strengthening their joint response against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, according to
EU chief survives no-confidence vote as transparency, leadership concerns mount
By Xinhua News Agency European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, amid accusations of a lack of transparency in
Djibouti people love to see without dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh 2025
File Photo Somali Times/Ruthless Djibouti dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh and his wife in crime Kadra Mahamoud Haid Djibouti people love to see without them
Kenya’s Ruto faces tough task taming protests and winning over Gen Z
By Reuters Protesters braving police batons, water cannon and occasional bullets on Kenya’s streets this week have taken up a rallying cry that is likely to unnerve its embattled president,
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh is under intense pressure ahead of Washington talks
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia corrupt President Hassan Sheikh met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday in a meeting aimed at strengthening security and trade cooperation, as
Why has Somalia not responded to Kenya’s humiliation of travel visa entries?
File Photo/Somali Times Kenya’s publicized policy of visa-free travel for Africans has created diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa, after it became clear that Somalia was excluded from the
Traditional industries bloom in China’s modernization push
A staff member works at a new material firm in the Hongqi Canal Economic and Technological Development Zone of Linzhou City, central China’s Henan Province, March 19, 2025. Photographer Li
Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting Aug. 1
By Anadolu Agency The US will impose 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared separate letters
Gachagua confirms gathering evidence to take Kenya president William Ruto to ICC
By Kenyans Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he has established a special team to gather evidence against President William Ruto, as they prepare to file a case against
Garad Jama Garad Ali opposes Hassan Sheikh’s interference in SSC Khatumo
File Photo/Somali Times Garad Jama Garad Ali, the leader of Dhulbahante community of SSC Khatumo, spoke for the first time about the SSC Khatumo situation, the completion conference, the Somalia
South Korea, US, Japan hold joint air drills
By Anadolu Agency South Korea, the US and Japan held combined air drills Friday aimed at strengthening their joint response against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, according to
EU chief survives no-confidence vote as transparency, leadership concerns mount
By Xinhua News Agency European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, amid accusations of a lack of transparency in
Djibouti people love to see without dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh 2025
File Photo Somali Times/Ruthless Djibouti dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh and his wife in crime Kadra Mahamoud Haid Djibouti people love to see without them
Kenya’s Ruto faces tough task taming protests and winning over Gen Z
By Reuters Protesters braving police batons, water cannon and occasional bullets on Kenya’s streets this week have taken up a rallying cry that is likely to unnerve its embattled president,
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh is under intense pressure ahead of Washington talks
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia corrupt President Hassan Sheikh met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday in a meeting aimed at strengthening security and trade cooperation, as