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US Fed chair nominee says Trump will not control him
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s pick to run the US Federal Reserve, used his confirmation hearing to draw a firm line: if confirmed,…
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Somalia
Somalia President Moves to Consolidate Control in Southwest Amid Leadership Contest
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has wrapped up a several-day visit to Baidoa, a trip aimed at solidifying his…
Somalia
EU naval forces retake hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia
Will XavierTuesday April 7, 2026 An Iranian-flagged dhow that had been seized off Somalia’s coast has been freed after sustained pressure from…
Somalia
Commercial flights resume to Baidoa after federal forces take control
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Air traffic to Somalia’s Southwest State resumed on Tuesday, ending a suspension that had lasted…
Somalia
Somali army captures strategic city as regional leader resigns
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Somalia’s national army seized control of Baidoa, the largest city in South West state, on Monday, setting off…
East-Africa
Federal troops seize control of Baidoa after heavy fighting
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Federal government forces, reinforced by armed groups linked to opposition factions in Southwest State, moved…
Somalia
Somalia: Fierce Clashes Rock Qansahdhere as Opposition Claims Control
Somalia: Heavy fighting erupts in Qansahdhere as opposition claims control QANSAHDHERE, Somalia — Heavy fighting broke out early Saturday in and around…
East-Africa
Somali Army Seizes Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia
Somali army seizes Hawaadley hideout in Middle Shabelle as new offensive targets Al Shabab Somalia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday the national army…
North-Africa
Arab states condemn U.S. ambassador’s remarks endorsing Israeli Middle East control
Arab states condemn U.S. envoy Mike Huckabee for ‘take it all’ remark on Israel’s biblical borders Arab governments on Saturday condemned as…
World
Russia demands control of Ukraine’s Donbas ahead of UAE peace talks
Russia refuses to drop its demand that Ukrainian forces withdraw from the eastern Donbas, hardening a core territorial red line hours before…
World
Australia moves to tighten gun control laws after Bondi shooting
Australia advances national gun buy-back, tighter checks after Bondi mass shooting Australia is poised to pass sweeping new gun-control measures, including a…
