Latest NewsUN chief’s personal envoy meets with Iranian officials
Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Kolivand (L), talks with Jean Arnault, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, in Tehran,
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UN chief’s personal envoy meets with Iranian officials
Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Kolivand (L), talks with Jean Arnault, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, in Tehran,
Read MoreTurkish president, Qatari emir discuss Iran cease-fire, regional turmoil
By Anadolu Agency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday to discuss the Iran cease-fire and recent regional
Read MoreTrump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, according to Anadolu Agency reported. Trump said
Read More‘Wow!’ The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for some South Africans
An ophthalmologist performs cataract surgery while an assistant hands him surgical instruments during a marathon event, in Tsakane, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Photographer Kayleen
Read MoreGermany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German army Bundeswehr stand in position on the day German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presents the Chancellor’s Ribbon of Honour to the Guard
Read More
Featured ArticlesUN chief’s personal envoy meets with Iranian officials
Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Kolivand (L), talks with Jean Arnault, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, in Tehran,
UN chief’s personal envoy meets with Iranian officials
Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Kolivand (L), talks with Jean Arnault, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, in Tehran,
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This photo provided by Daniel Wilsey shows Dorothy Hoffner, 104, falling through the air with tandem jumper Derek Baxter as she becomes the oldest person in the world to skydive, Sunday, Oct. 1,
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This follows a series of events that have seen Al-Shabaab suffer major setbacks in Somalia following persistent airstrikes which have killed commanders and middle level operatives in good
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UK trade unions launch campaign for higher minimum wage amid cost of living crisis
By Anadolu Agency UK’s Trade Union Congress (TUC) launched a campaign on Wednesday to increase the minimum wage to £15 ($17.74) an hour amid a biting cost-of-living crisis. The TUC is a
Read MoreChicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
This photo provided by Daniel Wilsey shows Dorothy Hoffner, 104, falling through the air with tandem jumper Derek Baxter as she becomes the oldest person in the world to skydive, Sunday, Oct. 1,
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Blog PostsUK PM Johnson disagrees that thousands died from COVID due to his inaction
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends the weekly question time debate in Parliament in London, Britain, May 26, 2021, in this screen grab taken from video. Reuters TV via REUTERS
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An Emirates Airlines flight lands at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, April 16, 2015. REUTERS/Louis Nastro By EDWIN MUTAI Kenya and Dubai-based Emirates airline are
Nigerian government declares 156 missing, 4 dead over boat mishap
Rescue operation still underway, says area manager of National Inland Waterways Authority The Nigerian government has declared 156 people missing in a boat mishap Wednesday in northwestern Kebbi
Somali special forces seize new areas from Al-Shabaab terrorists
Photo/Somali Times The Somali National Army has taken over from Al-Shabaab terrorists several areas in the Middle Shabelle region of HirShabelle. The operation was led by the commander of the
Chinese envoy asks Somali parties to break political deadlock over delayed elections
Zhang Jun (L), China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, addresses a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Somalia at the UN headquarters in New York, May 25, 2021.
Eritrean and Ethiopian soldiers detain hundreds in Tigray
Ethiopian soldiers ride on a truck near the town of Adigrat, Tigray region, Ethiopia, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Baz Ratner By Giulia Paravicini, Katharine Houreld Eritrean and Ethiopian soldiers
20 people disappear or were killed since January in Kenya most are foreigners
The last victim killing spree in Kenya Mohamed Bashir Mohamoud. More than 20 people have disappeared since January and their bodies dumped in mortuaries, roadside thickets and on river banks.
Somali Foreign Minister says agreement has been reached on elections
Photo/Somali Times The United Nations Security Council convened today for a special session on the situation in Somalia, and was addressed by members of the Somali Foreign Ministry Mohamed
UK to send 250 specialist troops to Somalia to battle Al Shabab terrorists
By MARCO GIANNANGELI BRITAIN is to send 250 troops to Somalia as the country battles against Al Shabab terrorists. The move, to take place “within the next 12 months:”, will represent
UK borrowing shows first annual fall since start of pandemic
British Pound Sterling banknotes are seen in a box at the Money Service Austria company’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017.REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger By David Milliken, Andy
UK PM Johnson disagrees that thousands died from COVID due to his inaction
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends the weekly question time debate in Parliament in London, Britain, May 26, 2021, in this screen grab taken from video. Reuters TV via REUTERS
Kenya bars more Emirates flights in spat with Dubai
An Emirates Airlines flight lands at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, April 16, 2015. REUTERS/Louis Nastro By EDWIN MUTAI Kenya and Dubai-based Emirates airline are
Nigerian government declares 156 missing, 4 dead over boat mishap
Rescue operation still underway, says area manager of National Inland Waterways Authority The Nigerian government has declared 156 people missing in a boat mishap Wednesday in northwestern Kebbi
Somali special forces seize new areas from Al-Shabaab terrorists
Photo/Somali Times The Somali National Army has taken over from Al-Shabaab terrorists several areas in the Middle Shabelle region of HirShabelle. The operation was led by the commander of the
Chinese envoy asks Somali parties to break political deadlock over delayed elections
Zhang Jun (L), China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, addresses a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Somalia at the UN headquarters in New York, May 25, 2021.
Eritrean and Ethiopian soldiers detain hundreds in Tigray
Ethiopian soldiers ride on a truck near the town of Adigrat, Tigray region, Ethiopia, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Baz Ratner By Giulia Paravicini, Katharine Houreld Eritrean and Ethiopian soldiers
20 people disappear or were killed since January in Kenya most are foreigners
The last victim killing spree in Kenya Mohamed Bashir Mohamoud. More than 20 people have disappeared since January and their bodies dumped in mortuaries, roadside thickets and on river banks.
Somali Foreign Minister says agreement has been reached on elections
Photo/Somali Times The United Nations Security Council convened today for a special session on the situation in Somalia, and was addressed by members of the Somali Foreign Ministry Mohamed
UK to send 250 specialist troops to Somalia to battle Al Shabab terrorists
By MARCO GIANNANGELI BRITAIN is to send 250 troops to Somalia as the country battles against Al Shabab terrorists. The move, to take place “within the next 12 months:”, will represent
UK borrowing shows first annual fall since start of pandemic
British Pound Sterling banknotes are seen in a box at the Money Service Austria company’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017.REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger By David Milliken, Andy