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Significant Developments in Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Talks In a remarkable turn of events, Ukraine has embraced an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and has agreed to engage in immediate negotiations with Russia. These discussions are unfolding in Jeddah, marking a critical juncture after three years of intense conflict. During the inaugural high-level meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials since President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to the White House, the U.S. has committed to reinstating military aid.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to Saudi Arabia for a pivotal meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This visit precedes crucial discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. officials aimed at exploring avenues to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, a moment that feels increasingly urgent for Ukraine. “Ukraine wants peace,” Zelensky stated emphatically, asserting that Russia is the "only reason" the war continues. In a recent social media post, he remarked, “Ukraine has been seeking peace since…

In a pivotal gathering in Riyadh, Arab leaders convened to delineate a comprehensive roadmap for Gaza's reconstruction in the wake of recent conflicts. This strategic meeting aims to provide a well-coordinated counterproposal to former President Donald Trump's contentious plan, which suggests an American takeover of Gaza, sidelining its Palestinian populace in the process. Trump’s provocative plan has galvanized Arab nations, forging a united stance against it, though significant differences linger regarding the governance…

Mogadishu (AX) – Under the sweltering rays of the Mogadishu sun, a group of anguished families protested on Wednesday. Their loved ones—Somali citizens—face death sentences in Saudi Arabia. With pleas that tug at the heart, these families called upon the Somali government to intercede on behalf of their imprisoned kin. The protesters, a tapestry of pain and resolve, claimed that 45 Somali nationals languish on death row in Saudi prisons. Their cry is simple yet profound: they demand negotiations with Saudi authorities to…

When tragedy hits home, it echoes painfully through the lives of those left behind. Leyla Mahmud Ahmed was no exception to this heartache, as she grappled with indescribable anguish over the execution of her brother, Mohamed Nur Hussein, in Saudi Arabia. The ruling, she emphatically claims, was unjust and devastatingly felt by her family. (Credit: Supplied via BBC) Mogadishu (AX) — The grim news was delivered with chilling finality: Mohamed Nur Hussein, a Somali man detained for seven long years in Saudi Arabia, had been…

Riyadh: The Complex Web of Justice in Saudi Arabia In the austere city of Najran, Saudi Arabia, the echoes of justice reverberated with a somber note on Sunday. Mohamed Nur Hussein, a Somali native, faced the nation's unyielding justice system, accused of smuggling hashish. The verdict, carried out by beheading, garners both awe and consternation. Is it ever fully possible to comprehend the depth of such legal finality? Hussein’s family, cloaked in grief and disbelief, alleges a litany of…

Execution of Somali National Unveils Complexities in Legal Systems In a sobering revelation of the harsh global punitive measures, Saudi authorities executed Mohamed Nur Hussein Ja'al, a Somali national, for drug smuggling on Sunday. Alongside him, a Saudi citizen found guilty of murder faced the same unforgiving fate. These recent events were announced by the Ministry of Interior, underscoring the nation's stringent criminal justice approach. Imagine a person caught in a web of intrigue and peril, Mohamed…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - On a typical Sunday in Mogadishu, the Somali government found itself embroiled in a diplomatic quandary, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel put forth a controversial notion. Imagine the audacity: proposing the establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia. Could such a suggestion be anything but a "flagrant breach of international law?" Chances are, Somalia wouldn’t think so. In a decisive rebuke, the Foreign Ministry of Somalia issued a statement that carried the weight of an…

Saudi Arabia Rebukes Netanyahu's Proposal on Palestinian State In an intensifying geopolitical landscape, the ever-complex dynamics between Israel and its neighbors have experienced yet another ripple, courtesy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks that have sparked controversy. On a somber Sunday morning, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a firm response to Netanyahu's suggestion, accusing him of attempting to “divert attention” from what they describe as Israel's ongoing "crimes" in Gaza,…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the complex tapestry of international diplomacy, words can weigh heavily, sometimes stirring ripples across distant shores. Recently, an assertion by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has done just that, leaving political waves in its wake. Netanyahu mused about potentially creating a Palestinian state within Saudi territory—a notion that was not met with silence or acquiescence but with a firm reprimand from the Somali government. For those familiar with diplomatic exchanges, was this…