Latest NewsTurkish 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 MoreEx-Israeli premier Ehud Olmert says Jews committing crimes against humanity in West Bank
By Anadolu Agency Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Saturday that Jews are committing killings, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity in the West Bank. In an interview with
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Turkish 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 MoreEx-Israeli premier Ehud Olmert says Jews committing crimes against humanity in West Bank
By Anadolu Agency Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Saturday that Jews are committing killings, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity in the West Bank. In an interview with
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Featured ArticlesTurkish 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
Turkish 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
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKUK finance minister Sunak named in list of Britain’s super-rich
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy attend a reception to celebrate the British Asian Trust, at The British Museum, in London, Britain, February 9, 2022.
Read MoreThe Somali Prime Minister attended Djibouti for inauguration of long-term-serving dictator Ismail Guelleh
Photo/Somali Times Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh has been inaugurated as the country’s new president. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by various delegates,
Read MoreAnalysis: Saudi oil power play bruises U.S. ties but won’t break them
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives U.S. President Joe Biden at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , July 15, 2022. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal
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UK finance minister Sunak named in list of Britain’s super-rich
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy attend a reception to celebrate the British Asian Trust, at The British Museum, in London, Britain, February 9, 2022.
Read MoreThe Somali Prime Minister attended Djibouti for inauguration of long-term-serving dictator Ismail Guelleh
Photo/Somali Times Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh has been inaugurated as the country’s new president. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by various delegates,
Read MoreAnalysis: Saudi oil power play bruises U.S. ties but won’t break them
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives U.S. President Joe Biden at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , July 15, 2022. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal
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Blog PostsUS names new ambassador to Somalia
André has been the US ambassador to Djibouti since 2017, having previously served as US ambassador to Mauritania, from 2014 to 2017. André is a veteran diplomat, having worked in diplomacy since
Saudi crown prince asked Boris Johnson to intervene in Newcastle United bid
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photograph: Reuters By Patrick Wintour Mohammed bin Salman warned of damage to Saudi-UK relations if Premier League refusal not ‘corrected’ The
Special Report: Health official alleges ‘sexual slavery’ in Tigray; women blame soldiers
An Ethiopian woman who says she was gang-raped by armed men is seen during an interview with Reuters in a hospital in the town of Adigrat, Tigray region, Ethiopia, March 18, 2021. The Ethiopian
Kenya to auction Lamu oil blocks within a year
A section of Lamu Island. By BRIAN NGUGI Kenya will auction new oil and gas exploration blocks in the Lamu Basin on the Indian Ocean territory within a year as the country looks to attract new
Tensions mount between Farmajo’s forces and General Sadaq John
Photo/Somali Times Last night’s clashes in parts of Mogadishu between General Sadaq John and Farmajo’s troops subsided following the efforts of Galmudug Governor Qoor Qoor, a relative
Somalia warns int’l community against interference amid poll pressure
Photo/Somali Times Somalia on Wednesday warned the international community not to interfere in its national affairs after foreign nations questioned the move by Parliament to extend President
US coordinates Afghanistan pullout with NATO withdrawal
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in
Kenya: Mortgage, car loan defaults cross Sh100bn
A construction site in Nairobi. By CONSTANT MUNDA Default on mortgages and loans advanced to the transport sector has crossed the Sh100 billion mark in the wake of layoffs, business closures and
Turkey becomes 1 of few countries with air-to-air missile
Air-to-air in-sight missile Bozdogan, developed in Goktug project, hit target with first shot, says Erdogan Turkey has managed to be one of the few countries with air-to-air missile technology,
Somalia’s president OKs mandate extension, alarming US, EU
File – In this Saturday, May 25, 2019, file photo, Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed arrives for the swearing-in ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa at Loftus Versfeld stadium in
US names new ambassador to Somalia
André has been the US ambassador to Djibouti since 2017, having previously served as US ambassador to Mauritania, from 2014 to 2017. André is a veteran diplomat, having worked in diplomacy since
Saudi crown prince asked Boris Johnson to intervene in Newcastle United bid
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photograph: Reuters By Patrick Wintour Mohammed bin Salman warned of damage to Saudi-UK relations if Premier League refusal not ‘corrected’ The
Special Report: Health official alleges ‘sexual slavery’ in Tigray; women blame soldiers
An Ethiopian woman who says she was gang-raped by armed men is seen during an interview with Reuters in a hospital in the town of Adigrat, Tigray region, Ethiopia, March 18, 2021. The Ethiopian
Kenya to auction Lamu oil blocks within a year
A section of Lamu Island. By BRIAN NGUGI Kenya will auction new oil and gas exploration blocks in the Lamu Basin on the Indian Ocean territory within a year as the country looks to attract new
Tensions mount between Farmajo’s forces and General Sadaq John
Photo/Somali Times Last night’s clashes in parts of Mogadishu between General Sadaq John and Farmajo’s troops subsided following the efforts of Galmudug Governor Qoor Qoor, a relative
Somalia warns int’l community against interference amid poll pressure
Photo/Somali Times Somalia on Wednesday warned the international community not to interfere in its national affairs after foreign nations questioned the move by Parliament to extend President
US coordinates Afghanistan pullout with NATO withdrawal
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in
Kenya: Mortgage, car loan defaults cross Sh100bn
A construction site in Nairobi. By CONSTANT MUNDA Default on mortgages and loans advanced to the transport sector has crossed the Sh100 billion mark in the wake of layoffs, business closures and
Turkey becomes 1 of few countries with air-to-air missile
Air-to-air in-sight missile Bozdogan, developed in Goktug project, hit target with first shot, says Erdogan Turkey has managed to be one of the few countries with air-to-air missile technology,
Somalia’s president OKs mandate extension, alarming US, EU
File – In this Saturday, May 25, 2019, file photo, Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed arrives for the swearing-in ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa at Loftus Versfeld stadium in