Ethiopia and Thailand sign pacts to deepen bilateral ties
The agreements create regular diplomatic consultations and stronger links between Ethiopian and Thai chambers of commerce.
China’s J-16 jets stage mock combat with Egypt’s Rafales
Chinese state media showed an Egyptian Rafale flying closely alongside a J-16 during the military exercise in Egypt.
EU and Western missions back AU talks on Tigray tensions
EU and Western missions support AU mediation efforts and urge all sides to prevent renewed conflict in drought-hit Northern Ethiopia.
Israeli military chief clashes with Finance Ministry over funding
Israel’s military chief and Finance Ministry clash over defence funding and army readiness
Israeli army working closely with anti-Hamas factions in Gaza: Haaretz
Israeli forces reportedly provide protection and equipment to armed anti-Hamas factions in Gaza
India and Mauritius deepen energy ties with new bunkering project
India and Mauritius signed new oil and gas agreements to secure long-term supply of petroleum products.
Red Sea nations strengthen maritime cooperation as threats grow
Red Sea countries seek closer maritime cooperation to protect shipping routes, trade and seafarers from evolving threats.
UK minister reaffirms Britain’s commitment to Somalia’s future
The UK signalled readiness to provide further support for Somali forces through UNSOS going forward.
Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei alive but badly injured
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously injured after months outside public view
Iran allegedly plotted to kill Netanyahu’s son in Miami
Yair Netanyahu reportedly left Florida after Israeli intelligence uncovered an alleged Iranian plot
Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 24 hours
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported seven deaths and ten injuries from Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past day.
Gaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israeli warning
Kite flying sparks new tensions between Gaza and Israel
Iran says US seeking talks despite expanded sanctions
Iran vows resistance to widened US sanctions as talks signal emerges
Egypt offers US firms port operations to build manufacturing hub
Egypt pitched Gargoub Port to US firms as a strategic link between Asian and American trade routes.
US prepares ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions offensive against Iran
Washington threatens Iran’s trading partners with sweeping sanctions
Manchester City target Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi
The Premier League champions could pay up to 100 million euros for the highly rated 18-year-old Lille midfielder.
Egypt and Iran discuss de-escalation and stalled US deal
Cairo and Tehran seek diplomatic progress as disputes stall implementation of the US-Iran memorandum and threaten regional stability.
Trump gains surprising support among young Africans
Young Africans embrace Trump’s transactional politics
US judge strikes down visa suspension for 75 countries
Judge rules Trump administration visa policy unlawful
Baku conference puts Belgium’s African colonial legacy under scrutiny
Officials and experts gather in Baku to discuss Belgium’s colonial responsibility and calls for apologies, reparations and restitution.
Egypt, Turkey condemn Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement expansion
Cairo and Ankara criticize Israel’s settlement plan and demand a permanent Gaza ceasefire.
Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to new US economic threats
US targets Iran’s economic lifelines as Tehran vows retaliation
Trump threatens Iran trade partners with economic penalties
Washington considers tougher measures against Iran’s trading partners, potentially creating tensions with China over Iranian oil.
Huckabee says Hamas told its ‘time is over’
Trump administration warns Hamas to disarm
Trump 2028 hat puts third term back in focus
Trump 2028 fuels fresh term-limit speculation
US weighs reducing Gulf military presence after Iran war
Pentagon weighs shifting forces away from Gulf
US steps up funding for African rare-earth projects
US funding aims to advance African rare-earth projects and make them more attractive to private-sector investors.