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US Senator Risch Urges EU Partnership with Trump for Sustainable Funding for AU Peace Efforts in Somalia

The once impenetrable bastion of Dinsor, situated in Somalia's southwestern region and close to the frontier with Kenya and Ethiopia, crumbled under the combined efforts of African Union troops. Just days prior, they had seized Bardhere, another strategic location. These captures are significant as both towns represented the remaining strongholds of the Al-Shabaab insurgents. While these victories have offered a flicker of hope, a more complex issue looms over the horizon. U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman,…

Trump Doubts Complete Return of Ukrainian Territories

In a surprising shift, former US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding Ukraine's potential accession to NATO, casting doubt on Ukraine's ability to completely reclaim its territory. “Practicality comes into play here,” he remarked during a round of discussions that included both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier today, Trump embarked on what appears to be a pivotal diplomatic effort aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict that has gripped Ukraine since…

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Igniting Fresh Concerns of Trade Conflict

At the NLMK Indiana steel mill, a scene unfolds that is almost mesmerizing; a brilliant dance of light and metal as workers keep a vigilant eye on the steel, melting in an electric arc furnace at a scorching 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,649°C). It's an industrial ballet, unfolding quietly but with relentless fervor. Yet, how will the international trading stage change with the US steel narrative shifting so dramatically? In his bold stride to reconfigure a purportedly inequitable global trade system, President…

Trump Issues Stark Warning: ‘All Hell Will Break Loose’ if Gaza Hostages Not Released by Saturday

In a provocative statement, former US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, asserting that "all hell" would break loose if every Israeli hostage is not released from Gaza within days. This declaration followed Hamas's alarming announcement about the potential postponement of further hostage exchanges, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire that had temporarily halted hostilities. The ceasefire, which commenced on January 19, was pivotal. It not only paused over 15 months of intense conflict in the Gaza Strip…

Trump Set to Reveal 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

In a striking development, U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced plans to impose an additional 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, building upon the existing metal duties already in effect. This decision marks yet another chapter in his ongoing trade policy revisions that have some analysts scratching their heads. While en route to the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans, Mr. Trump shared this news with reporters aboard Air Force One. He indicated that he would detail these new metals tariffs shortly, perhaps…

Trump Withdraws Security Clearances from Blinken and Top Security Official

In a significant and controversial move, former President Donald Trump has withdrawn security clearances from notable figures, including Antony Blinken, previously the Secretary of State, and Jake Sullivan, who served as National Security Adviser. According to reports from White House officials, this decision coincided with Trump's recent revocation of security clearance for former President Joe Biden, effectively halting his access to vital daily intelligence briefings. The implications of such an action reverberate beyond…

Trump Acknowledges Call With Putin, Reveals Russian Leader’s Desire to Conclude Ukraine Conflict: Report

In a world rife with tension and conflict, the grasp for peace often seems elusive. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, former US President Donald Trump revealed to The New York Post that he had engaged in a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The subject? An earnest discussion about potential avenues to cease the ongoing turmoil between Moscow and Kyiv.Conversations such as these ignite curiosity. How often do these two powerhouses communicate behind closed doors, weaving through complex global…

Trump Moves to Revoke Biden’s Security Clearance, Intensifying Efforts to Cut Foreign Aid

In a striking move indicative of a tumultuous political landscape, former President Donald Trump has rescinded the security clearance of his predecessor, Joe Biden. This action arrives amidst a flurry of directives aimed at fundamentally reshaping the structures and agencies responsible for American humanitarian outreach. The 77-year-old former billionaire, now pursuing a different sort of power, has also put a freeze on aid directed towards South Africa—home to his prominent supporter, Elon Musk. Further solidifying his…

Trump Announces Plan to Withdraw Biden’s Security Clearance

In a recent development that has stirred the political landscape, former U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to retract President Joe Biden's security clearance and his entitlement to daily intelligence briefings. As it goes, history seems to repeat itself: Trump's action mirrors what Biden enacted upon taking office, altering the traditional courtesies extended to former presidents. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce his decision. "There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to…

Why Trump is Intensifying His Efforts in Somalia

The elusive quest to dismantle the Islamic State network threaded through the rugged terrain of north-eastern Somalia requires resilience and acute caution. Yet, such an assignment must negotiate the subtlety of mountainous hideouts against an adversary thriving in shadows. Unyielding and stoic, these militants persist, shaping the narrative of extremism in Africa's complex tapestry. In an audacious move, former U.S. President Donald Trump struck with characteristic bravado—a hallmark reminiscent of his tenure. Following an…

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