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In recent weeks, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency has issued a stark alert regarding the impending weather conditions expected this month. The agency forewarns of severe rain, which could lead to significant flooding and landslides, particularly in vulnerable locales. Such warnings are not to be taken lightly; they serve as a call to action for residents to prepare diligently for what lies ahead. According to the agency's forecasts, precipitation levels in the upcoming weeks are anticipated to exceed the long-term average…

Israel and Ethiopia: Drafting a Unified Front Against Terrorism JERUSALEM - Standing alongside Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timotheos, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar delivered a message that resonated far beyond the walls of the press conference in Jerusalem. "Terrorism is a shared threat to our peoples," Sa’ar proclaimed. What makes these words stand out in today's intricate geopolitical landscape? Not just the shared acknowledgment of a threat, but the call for a united front, bridging distances and…

Australia is currently anticipating a rare and formidable east coast tropical cyclone, one that poses a serious threat as it heads toward Brisbane, the state’s capital and its third-most populous city. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders for residents in flood-prone suburbs, stressing the need for action before the storm arrives. The storm's warnings span over 500 kilometers along the coast, affecting millions of individuals in Queensland and New South Wales. It feels almost surreal, doesn't it? The thought of…

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bids Welcome to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Doha(Source: AFP) Qatar is under a bit of pressure from Uncle Sam, who wants the country to evict Hamas's political bigwigs by the end of the next month. This inside scoop comes from two insiders who spilled the beans to The National over the weekend. Qatar has acted as a cozy haven for these Palestinian leaders since 2012 after Khaled Meshaal moved there from Syria. Meshaal had been the head honcho of Hamas for over 20 years until 2017. It's…

As Hurricane Milton approaches, it has diminished slightly but remains a formidable Category 4 storm, posing a serious threat to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on its trajectory toward Florida. In response to the storm’s path, authorities have ordered the evacuation of over a million residents in its anticipated wake. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted, “Milton is expected to maintain its dangerous status as it nears Florida’s shores.” The densely populated west coast of Florida, still recovering from the devastating…

AU Forces Cautioned Against Breaching Somalia's Sovereign Boundaries ADDIS ABABA - Troops in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have been sternly advised against transgressing Somalia's territorial boundaries. The nation's delegate to the United Nations emphasized the necessity for operations to remain within legal constraints. Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman stipulated that the African Union forces must adhere to international statutes and abide by standards that uphold Somalia's sovereignty, as…

Somali leaders urged to reply to considerations over clear elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - Members of the worldwide group welcomed the progress made in Somalia to this point by way of preparations, regardless of some setbacks which will have delayed the train in elements of the nation. On May 27, varied stakeholders signed an settlement that paved the way in which for elections within the nation.…

IGAD member states strongly urged to increase resource allocation All eight Member States of the Intergovernmental Development Agency are called upon to increase the allocation of resources to disaster risk management. The IGAD 12th Steering Committee and 7th General Assembly, held in Mombasa, were also asked to step up cooperation efforts that will protect people vulnerable to…