Somalia
Three Vessels Hijacked Off Somalia in a Week, Raising Piracy Fears
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A string of hijackings off Somalia’s coast has revived one of the region’s most unsettling security threats, with three…
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World
Meta confirms global layoffs, raising fears for Irish jobs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to shed 10% of its global workforce — a move that would amount to…
Somalia
Citi, Standard Chartered Evacuate Dubai Offices; HSBC Closes Qatar Branches Amid Security Concerns
Dubai — Citigroup and Standard Chartered have told staff in Dubai to leave their offices and work from home as Gulf lenders…
Somalia
Stock markets, oil prices volatile amid fears Iran conflict will drag on
Stocks in the U.K. and U.S. rose while Asian indexes tumbled Wednesday as oil and gas prices whipsawed on fears the U.S.-Israel…
World
Iranians Voice Fears and Hopes as War Approaches One-Week Mark
‘The streets are empty, the windows are gone’: Iranians describe life under bombardment as war enters second week As U.S. and Israeli…
Somalia
Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closure, Fueling Fears of Oil Market Shock
AXADLE, Somalia — Iran’s state media reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to maritime…
World
Culleton case heightens fears for undocumented Irish living in the U.S.
Undocumented Irish on edge as ICE crackdown tests a Boston man’s American dream The detention of Kilkenny native Seamus Culleton in a…
World
Irish man in ICE custody fears for his life in Texas detention facility
Irish man detained by ICE says he fears for his life in Texas facility, as Irish politicians urge action An Irish man…
World
Irish national held by ICE fears for his life in Texas detention facility
Irish man detained by ICE in Texas pleads for help, says he fears for his life An Irish man who has lived…
East-Africa
Amid Autism Fears, Measles Cases Rise in Minnesota’s Somali Community
Measles outbreak in Minnesota’s Somali community tests public health outreach as vaccine fears persist MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials racing to contain…
Somalia
Iran, U.S. to Hold Oman Talks Amid Deep Rifts, War Fears
MUSCAT, Oman — Iran and the United States are set to open high-stakes talks in Oman on Friday aimed at defusing a…
