Latest NewsPhilippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Workers install solar panels on the roof of a house in Kawit, Philippines, June 26, 2026. Photographer Noel Celis By Reuters People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on
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Bahrain civil defence and rescue personnel work in a residential building, which according to the Bahraini Interior Ministry, was hit by an Iranian drone, in Muharraq, Bahrain, June 28, 2026.
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By Anadolu Agency Europe’s latest heat wave, which has brought red alerts to several countries throughout the week, is the “most severe” ever recorded in the region and was made
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Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Workers install solar panels on the roof of a house in Kawit, Philippines, June 26, 2026. Photographer Noel Celis By Reuters People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on
Read MoreIran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes
Bahrain civil defence and rescue personnel work in a residential building, which according to the Bahraini Interior Ministry, was hit by an Iranian drone, in Muharraq, Bahrain, June 28, 2026.
Read MoreZambia commends Chinese medical team for enhancing healthcare delivery
Members of the 26th Chinese medical team to Zambia pose for a group photo with Zambian representatives during a farewell ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia, June 26, 2026. By Xinhua News Agency The
Read MoreEurope’s latest heat wave ‘most severe’ ever recorded, study finds
By Anadolu Agency Europe’s latest heat wave, which has brought red alerts to several countries throughout the week, is the “most severe” ever recorded in the region and was made
Read MoreUS-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty
By Reuters The biggest casualty of the U.S.-Iran deal may not be Israel’s Iran strategy, but the political brand Benjamin Netanyahu spent decades building as the Israeli leader who could
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Featured ArticlesPhilippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Workers install solar panels on the roof of a house in Kawit, Philippines, June 26, 2026. Photographer Noel Celis By Reuters People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on
Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Workers install solar panels on the roof of a house in Kawit, Philippines, June 26, 2026. Photographer Noel Celis By Reuters People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKAllies, donors map the road to Somalia’s coming election
New Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, right, is joined by incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, left, as he speaks to reporters after winning the election in Mogadishu, Somalia,
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Read MoreTanzania and Barrick Gold reach final operating agreement
The Barrick Gold Corporation has negotiated a deal to end the dispute between its subsidiary Acacia Mining and the Tanzanian government. Under terms of the deal, Barrick will pay Tanzania $300
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Allies, donors map the road to Somalia’s coming election
New Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, right, is joined by incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, left, as he speaks to reporters after winning the election in Mogadishu, Somalia,
Read MoreRuthless Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh officially announces his candidacy for a sixth term
File Photo/Somali Times Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh has officially announced his candidacy for a sixth term in office in the country’s presidential election scheduled for April 2026,
Read MoreTanzania and Barrick Gold reach final operating agreement
The Barrick Gold Corporation has negotiated a deal to end the dispute between its subsidiary Acacia Mining and the Tanzanian government. Under terms of the deal, Barrick will pay Tanzania $300
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Blog PostsSaudi real estate market activity drops 84.6% after VAT rise
Construction work taking place in Saudi Arabia [Trapezius7WIkipedia] Real estate activity in Saudi Arabia witnessed a record decrease of 84.6 per cent last week after the government’s decision to
Kenya tea earnings fall Sh1.3 billion as Covid-19 takes toll
Kenya’s earnings from tea in five months to May dropped by Sh1.3 billion as the sector suffered from effects of the Covid-19 that hit commodity trading in the world market. The Tea Directorate
Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59
© Gareth Fuller Zindzi Mandela arriving for the Royal Film Performance of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, at the Odeon Leicester Square in London (Gareth Fuller/PA) Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of
Priti Patel to ban foreign criminals from UK under strict new immigration rules
© Provided by Evening Standard By Harriet Brewis Foreign criminals sentenced to more than a year in prison will be banned from entering the UK under strict new immigration rules. Home Secretary
Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Abshir Farah, passes away in Turkey
A significant figure in Somali politics for nearly five decades, former Prime Minister Hassan Abshir Farah has passed away in Turkey. He was 75 years old. Hassan Abshir Farah began his life in
Libya cease-fire hinges on Haftar withdrawal: Cavusoglu
Libyan gov’t ‘determined’ to resume offensive if Haftar stays in Sirte, Jufra, top Turkish diplomat tells Financial Times Libya’s UN-recognized government will agree to a cease-fire
Ethiopian Naval Ambitions in Somalia
Ethiopia is gradually and steadily opening up doors and minds to international relations. Testament to this was when French President Macron sealed a deal with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Dubai announces new coronavirus economic support worth over $400 million
A general view of Business Bay area, after a curfew was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 28, 2020. REUTERS/Satish
Virus cases up sharply in Africa, India as inequality stings
Covid-19 patients are being treated with oxygen at the Tshwane District Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday July 10, 2020. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize this week said South Africa could
Saudi crown prince suspect in Khashoggi murder case: UN official
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) UN Special Rapporteur Callamard said evidence suggests crime could not have taken place without the aid of Saudi prince A UN official has said that
Saudi real estate market activity drops 84.6% after VAT rise
Construction work taking place in Saudi Arabia [Trapezius7WIkipedia] Real estate activity in Saudi Arabia witnessed a record decrease of 84.6 per cent last week after the government’s decision to
Kenya tea earnings fall Sh1.3 billion as Covid-19 takes toll
Kenya’s earnings from tea in five months to May dropped by Sh1.3 billion as the sector suffered from effects of the Covid-19 that hit commodity trading in the world market. The Tea Directorate
Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59
© Gareth Fuller Zindzi Mandela arriving for the Royal Film Performance of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, at the Odeon Leicester Square in London (Gareth Fuller/PA) Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of
Priti Patel to ban foreign criminals from UK under strict new immigration rules
© Provided by Evening Standard By Harriet Brewis Foreign criminals sentenced to more than a year in prison will be banned from entering the UK under strict new immigration rules. Home Secretary
Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Abshir Farah, passes away in Turkey
A significant figure in Somali politics for nearly five decades, former Prime Minister Hassan Abshir Farah has passed away in Turkey. He was 75 years old. Hassan Abshir Farah began his life in
Libya cease-fire hinges on Haftar withdrawal: Cavusoglu
Libyan gov’t ‘determined’ to resume offensive if Haftar stays in Sirte, Jufra, top Turkish diplomat tells Financial Times Libya’s UN-recognized government will agree to a cease-fire
Ethiopian Naval Ambitions in Somalia
Ethiopia is gradually and steadily opening up doors and minds to international relations. Testament to this was when French President Macron sealed a deal with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Dubai announces new coronavirus economic support worth over $400 million
A general view of Business Bay area, after a curfew was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 28, 2020. REUTERS/Satish
Virus cases up sharply in Africa, India as inequality stings
Covid-19 patients are being treated with oxygen at the Tshwane District Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday July 10, 2020. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize this week said South Africa could
Saudi crown prince suspect in Khashoggi murder case: UN official
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) UN Special Rapporteur Callamard said evidence suggests crime could not have taken place without the aid of Saudi prince A UN official has said that