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Florida, already battered by recent storms, is preparing for a direct onslaught from Hurricane Milton as it escalates back to a formidable Category 5 hurricane. President Joe Biden implored residents to evacuate the area, cautioning that this event could become the most catastrophic natural disaster the state has faced in a century. As the colossal hurricane draws near Florida’s western shore, anxiety permeates the air. Families hurriedly boarded up their homes, while others frantically sought escape routes. “Make no…

**Analysis: The Financial Burden of Israel's Ongoing Conflict in Gaza and Rising Tensions in the Middle East** As the year mark approaches in the conflict in Gaza, Israel finds itself grappling with unprecedented economic strain. The surge in military expenditure and soaring government debt has cast a shadow over the nation’s financial landscape. With potential escalations into surrounding territories, a crucial question arises: can Israel sustain this level of financial commitment, and from where will the necessary funds…

General Birhanu Jula Denies Weapon Shipments to Somalia ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian military brass, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, firmly refuted any allegations that Ethiopia sent firearms into Somalia, illustrating these claims as "untrue" and "utter nonsense." This comes at a time when Somalia is striving for harmonious diplomacy amid regional tensions. Somalia and Ethiopia find themselves at odds over a contentious agreement between Ethiopia and North Western State of Somalia. Should this pact see daylight, it threatens…

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the mobilization of a fourth army division into southern Lebanon. This marks an escalation in their ground offensive against Hezbollah, as they claimed to have "eliminated" the group’s new leader, following the assassination of his predecessor. In a recent statement, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant revealed that Hashem Safieddine, believed to be the successor to the slain Hassan Nasrallah, faced significant blows to Hezbollah's command structure. With Israel launching operations…

 Qatar has urged the global community to ramp up support in humanitarian and developmental aid, along with technical help, to bolster the efforts aimed at enhancing human rights capabilities in Somalia. The call emphasizes fulfilling both domestic and international commitments aligned with Somali priorities.These sentiments were shared by Turki Mohammed Abdullah al-Khalifa, the Third Secretary from the African Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He spoke during an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a fresh fiscal launch, the Somali government nodded to a $1.3 billion budget for the year 2025. This allocation marks a modest uptick from last year's financial forecast, putting the onus on the Treasury to scrounge up funds by revamping the nation’s economic systems. Lending their spirits to this financial framework, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s cabinet gave the green light shortly after the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting wrapped up. This gathering converged the brains from…

Kenya's Deputy Head Honcho, Rigathi Gachagua, chats with the press in Nairobi, Monday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku) NAIROBI, Kenya -- Facing a stormy impeachment brew, the deputy chief of Kenya stands accused of backing rebellious protests in June and dabbling in murky dealings. Gachagua stepped up to bat today, vowing to show up in parliament on Tuesday for a verbal showdown. In a broadcast on Monday, Gachagua took aim at the lawmaker behind the impeachment push, branding the accusations as "ridiculous and…

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Taye Atske, now steering the Ethiopian presidency, envisions a diplomatic path to securing sea access for Ethiopia. The nation intends to adopt a strategy based on reciprocity, marking a notable shift from its previous, widely criticized strategy. Striving for a maritime foothold to establish a port and military base, Ethiopia has turned its gaze to North Western State of Somalia, proposing a 20-kilometer stretch along the Red Sea. In return, Ethiopia would acknowledge North Western State of…

As Hurricane Milton approaches, it has diminished slightly but remains a formidable Category 4 storm, posing a serious threat to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on its trajectory toward Florida. In response to the storm’s path, authorities have ordered the evacuation of over a million residents in its anticipated wake. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted, “Milton is expected to maintain its dangerous status as it nears Florida’s shores.” The densely populated west coast of Florida, still recovering from the devastating…