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Arsenal Ends Sponsorship Deal with Visit Rwanda English Premier League club Arsenal has decided to conclude its eight-year sponsorship agreement with Visit Rwanda effective at the end of the 2025-26 season. The announcement underscores the partnership's initial goals of enhancing tourism, conservation, and Rwanda's sporting aspirations. Arsenal's collaboration with Visit Rwanda began in 2018. The deal is valued at over $13.3 million annually. The partnership aimed to position Rwanda as a premium conservation…

Puntland State officials visit newly liberated Dhaadaar to assess security and morale A senior Puntland State delegation traveled to the newly secured town of Dhaadaar on Monday to meet frontline commanders and gauge the security picture after recent operations. The visit aimed to lift troop morale and align the next steps on stabilization, humanitarian access and the return of services for residents. The delegation was led by Interior Minister Abdi Farah Juxa and included State Minister of the Presidency Abdifatah Abdinur…

Trump to address Israeli parliament: a charged visit that underscores shifting ties Former U.S. President Donald Trump will address Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, in a high-profile appearance that promises to deepen political fissures at home and abroad while underscoring how Washington’s relationship with Jerusalem has been reshaped in recent years. What the speech means — and why it matters An address by a former American president—or by a leading U.S. presidential contender—before the Knesset is not merely…

Trump says European leaders will visit US as Kyiv reels from what Ukraine calls the largest air strike of the war WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told reporters he expects individual European leaders to travel to the United States “on Monday or Tuesday” to discuss resolving the Russia-Ukraine war — a claim that came as Ukrainian officials described a massive drone-and-missile barrage across large parts of the country and pleaded for a robust U.S. response. “Certain European leaders are coming over to our country on…

A delegation featuring Spain's king and the prime minister faced a barrage of protests during their visit to the Valencia region, which has been devastated by catastrophic floods. Eyewitnesses from AFP reported that some in the crowd yelled accusations like "assassins," while others resorted to hurling mud at the officials. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made their way to Paiporta, a town particularly hard-hit, accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other dignitaries. The atmosphere was tense, with demonstrators…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the urgent need for a "just peace" in Ukraine during a crucial meeting of BRICS leaders led by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This dialogue unfolded on the concluding day of the BRICS summit, taking place in the city of Kazan, Russia. This forum serves as a platform for Russia, aiming to rally emerging economies to present a cohesive stance against Western powers. "We require peace in Ukraine," Guterres expressed to the assembled BRICS leaders around the…

In a poignant farewell visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden has called on NATO allies to maintain their robust support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, all while the clock ticks down to the upcoming US elections. As Ukraine braces for yet another winter marred by war—a grueling reality coupled with mounting losses in the east—there's palpable unease among Kyiv and its partners. There’s a growing concern that a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House could lead to a significant dip in American…

Mogadishu (AX) — Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, and a posse of Egyptian business folks are gearing up for a jaunt to Somalia soon. Their mission? To suss out promising chances for investment. Mahmoud Abdirahman Farah Benebene, the big cheese over at Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, mentioned the crew’s visit is a springboard for yakking about and kicking off big infrastructure ventures. They’re especially keen on eyeing the nation’s ports for investments. Minister…

Mogadishu (AX) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud jetted off to Asmara, Eritrea, on Wednesday to connect with Eritrea's leader, Isaias Afwerki.This journey is all about bolstering ties and cooperation between Somalia and Eritrea, especially concerning crucial matters influencing the Horn of Africa, according to a report from the Somali National News Agency.President Mohamud's entourage includes Ahmed Macalin Fiqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with various cabinet members.His visit to Eritrea occurs against…

Donald Trump is gearing up for a return to the quaint town of Butler, Pennsylvania—a place that has taken on notoriety following a harrowing assassination attempt during a packed rally. This time around, the former president will be joined by JD Vance, his chosen partner for the upcoming November elections. Additionally, relatives of the victims from the July 13 attack will be present, along with first responders and tech magnate Elon Musk. Trump has expressed a strong desire to revisit the location where the tragic…