Latest NewsCongo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
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This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows various mineral specimens displayed at Afghanistan’s first specialized mining exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan marked a strategic
Read MoreUS warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
By The Associated Press U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader says Netanyahu’s political career is over
By Anadolu Agency Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, saying voters had rejected his continued leadership and warning him
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By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
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Congo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s 1st mining expo aims to attract investment, tap mineral wealth
This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows various mineral specimens displayed at Afghanistan’s first specialized mining exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan marked a strategic
Read MoreUS warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
By The Associated Press U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader says Netanyahu’s political career is over
By Anadolu Agency Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, saying voters had rejected his continued leadership and warning him
Read MoreWhat Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
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Featured ArticlesCongo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Congo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKFrance’s Macron dissolves parliament, announces snap polls
French President Emmanuel Macron By Anadolu Agency French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday dissolved the lower chamber of the French parliament, or the National Assembly, and called snap
Read MoreUS-Iran tensions remain high after fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue
By Anadolu Agency Tehran’s “restraint is over,” an Iranian parliamentary spokesman said Sunday as ongoing tensions continued to escalated with the United States. Our restraint
Read MoreStocks struggle for momentum on inflation and taxation fears
A man wearing a protective face mask, following an outbreak of the coronavirus, talks on his mobile phone in front of a screen showing the Nikkei index outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan,
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France’s Macron dissolves parliament, announces snap polls
French President Emmanuel Macron By Anadolu Agency French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday dissolved the lower chamber of the French parliament, or the National Assembly, and called snap
Read MoreUS-Iran tensions remain high after fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue
By Anadolu Agency Tehran’s “restraint is over,” an Iranian parliamentary spokesman said Sunday as ongoing tensions continued to escalated with the United States. Our restraint
Read MoreStocks struggle for momentum on inflation and taxation fears
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Blog PostsSomalia’s Speaker of the Upper House says commissions appointed by Farmajo for the election could never be trusted.
Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi said in a statement that the commissions appointed by the government for the election could never be trusted.
UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms
Photo: Credit Pinterest The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol
Ethiopian air strikes in Tigray will continue, says PM, as civil war risk grows
Photo: Credit Pinterest SU-27 of the Ethiopian Air Force. Ethiopian jets bombed the Tigray region on Friday and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pledged more air strikes in the escalating conflict amid
EU approves additional €17.2 million for Horn of Africa COVID-19 response
VCG Image The European Union has approved an additional €17.2 million through the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) to support COVID-19 preparedness in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.
US elections: Biden to give prime-time address
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., stands at
Ethiopian troops begin withdrawing from Gedo.
Ethiopian troops have begun withdrawing from the Gedo region, as credible sources and witnesses told Somali Times. Members of the Gedo officials who asked not to be named, told Somali Times that
Turkey pays part of Somalia’s IMF debt for relief initiative
Turkey has granted nearly $3.4 million to Somalia’s debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of an initiative the fund kicked off earlier this year to relieve the heavy debts of
KQ mulls suspending London, France flights as lockdown hits travel
A Kenya Airways aircraft at JKIA. Kenya Airways is mulling suspending of flights to London and France following the second wave of lockdown that has slowed down demand on these routes. KQ says it
US breaks new record in daily COVID-19 cases
The US broke a new record in daily COVID-19 cases with more than 120,000 new infections, according to Johns Hopkins University data. The country saw 121,054 new coronavirus cases on Thursday,
Biden sees path to 270; Trump attacks election integrity
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks at the The Queen theater Thursday, Nov. 5,
Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House says commissions appointed by Farmajo for the election could never be trusted.
Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi said in a statement that the commissions appointed by the government for the election could never be trusted.
UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms
Photo: Credit Pinterest The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol
Ethiopian air strikes in Tigray will continue, says PM, as civil war risk grows
Photo: Credit Pinterest SU-27 of the Ethiopian Air Force. Ethiopian jets bombed the Tigray region on Friday and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pledged more air strikes in the escalating conflict amid
EU approves additional €17.2 million for Horn of Africa COVID-19 response
VCG Image The European Union has approved an additional €17.2 million through the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) to support COVID-19 preparedness in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan.
US elections: Biden to give prime-time address
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., stands at
Ethiopian troops begin withdrawing from Gedo.
Ethiopian troops have begun withdrawing from the Gedo region, as credible sources and witnesses told Somali Times. Members of the Gedo officials who asked not to be named, told Somali Times that
Turkey pays part of Somalia’s IMF debt for relief initiative
Turkey has granted nearly $3.4 million to Somalia’s debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of an initiative the fund kicked off earlier this year to relieve the heavy debts of
KQ mulls suspending London, France flights as lockdown hits travel
A Kenya Airways aircraft at JKIA. Kenya Airways is mulling suspending of flights to London and France following the second wave of lockdown that has slowed down demand on these routes. KQ says it
US breaks new record in daily COVID-19 cases
The US broke a new record in daily COVID-19 cases with more than 120,000 new infections, according to Johns Hopkins University data. The country saw 121,054 new coronavirus cases on Thursday,
Biden sees path to 270; Trump attacks election integrity
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks at the The Queen theater Thursday, Nov. 5,