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U.S. Diplomatic Deliberations: The Future of Its Embassy in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia — Amid the swirling sands of political turmoil and on the cusp of a military maelstrom, U.S. State Department officials are at a crossroads. Recent advances by Al-Shabaab, the militant insurgent group that has long haunted the Horn of Africa, have led to palpable tensions within the corridors of the State Department. Some officials are now suggesting that the American embassy in…

As reports emerge from Myanmar, the scale of devastation following the recent earthquake has become increasingly alarming. State media has confirmed that the death toll has tragically surpassed 3,300, which has prompted the United Nations' aid chief to make a heartfelt appeal for international assistance to support the affected nation. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, registered a magnitude of 7.7 and has caused widespread destruction, reducing buildings to rubble and crippling vital infrastructure…

The United Nations human rights office has reported that Myanmar's military is restricting humanitarian aid in various regions affected by recent earthquakes. Following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which has claimed the lives of over 3,000 people, it is estimated that up to three million individuals may have been impacted, with many rendered homeless as their residences were destroyed. Indeed, as Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated, the situations in…

Today, a succinct yet crucial announcement made its way from the chambers of the international financial scene. The World Bank dispelled any doubts with a firm proclamation: "No projects in the World Bank-financed portfolio in Ghana are currently suspended." This declaration comes as a breath of fresh air amidst whispers of possible disruptions that could have sent ripples through the corridors of Ghanaian development sectors. Why such a hue and cry about these projects? Imagine waking up to…

Tragedy and Tenacity: The Gaza Conflict War, with all its calamities, often leaves in its wake not just broken structures but also shattered lives. Since the fateful day of October 7, 2023, in the conflict-ridden territory of Gaza, the cost of this ongoing tragedy has amplified beyond measure. The Government Media Office in Gaza has revealed some stark and heart-rending statistics: over 1,513 humanitarian workers have met a tragic end, while an unfathomable number of…

Myanmar is currently grappling with a significant humanitarian crisis, as the demands for aid escalate by the moment, according to officials from the Red Cross. "This is not merely a disaster; it is a complex humanitarian crisis layered atop existing vulnerabilities," stated Alexander Matheou, the regional director for Asia Pacific at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). "The magnitude of this disaster is substantial, and the need for support is urgent," he emphasized, highlighting…

Kenya Airways planes are seen through a window at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, August 1, 2020. REUTERS/Njeri Mwangi/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights. Kenya Airways, a beacon in the African aviation landscape, has reported a stunning turnaround. On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, the airline, under its stock identifier KQNA.NR, revealed an impressive pretax profit for the last fiscal year, marking a victory lap after more than a decade of persistent losses. Such a revelation strikes a…

Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring. US F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter jet taking off from the US Navy's Nimitz-class USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier at sea on March 16, 2025. (AFP) In the heart of East Africa, a land steeped in both challenge and resilience, a new spotlight has emerged. On this stage, the United States, in collaboration with the Somali federal government, has executed a strategic air campaign targeting Daesh group strongholds in northern Somalia. This recent development,…

According to Palestinian health authorities, the toll of Israel's military actions in Gaza has tragically surpassed 50,000 lives lost. Specifically, the health ministry reports that at least 50,021 Palestinians have been killed and over 113,274 wounded since the onset of this conflict. The Israeli military confirmed the death of Salah al-Bardaweel, a prominent Hamas political leader, stating that he was killed in an operation yesterday. Reports indicate that Mr. Bardaweel lost his life in an airstrike targeted at Khan…

The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, stood majestic against the crisp winter sky on January 28, 2025. It seems astonishing, doesn't it? The power of decisions emanating from high offices and how they ripple across the globe. A profound decision has just sent shockwaves through the fabric of international health—a decision by the Trump administration to pause U.S. foreign aid. This pause, the World Health Organization claims, has "substantially disrupted" the supply of HIV treatments in a…