Global Affairs

Thousands of students begin national exams across Somaliland

Thousands rally in Tehran and across region in anti-Israel protests

State-run media in Iran broadcast images of large crowds in the capital waving Iranian and Hezbollah flags, while holding photos of military commanders reportedly killed since the conflict began.

Jihadists kill 34 in raid on Niger army base near Mali border

The attackers, labelled “mercenaries” by Niger’s defence ministry, struck near the Mali border in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.

World Bank calls for bold transparency measures on debt in developing nations

According to Axel van Trotsenburg, the Bank’s senior managing director, countries must commit to disclosing accurate and timely debt information to prevent abrupt financial shocks.

Telegram founder Durov to leave Sh2 trillion fortune to his 106 children

Often referred to as the “Mark Zuckerberg of Russia,” the 39-year-old billionaire revealed that all of his children, both biological and those conceived through anonymous sperm donations in 12 countries, will inherit his wealth equally.

Rwanda declares first-ever week-long holiday for Liberation Day

The extended Liberation Day break comes amid heightened regional tension over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Air India cuts international flights after fatal crash

The cutback mainly affects its wide-body aircraft fleet, which includes large, dual-aisle planes typically used on international routes.

Iran shuts door on nuclear talks amid fierce Israeli strikes

As missile strikes intensify and the death toll rises, diplomatic efforts by Europe falter, and the US warns of possible airstrikes within two weeks.

Tunisia jails Ennahda official Sahbi Atig for 15 years in money laundering case

Atig, who denies the charges, joins a growing list of jailed opposition leaders as concerns mount over the judiciary's independence and Tunisia’s democratic decline.

Somalia Embassy in Turkey evacuates citizens from Iran following Israeli strikes

The embassy also noted that it is actively monitoring the security situation in Iran and remains committed to the safety of Somali citizens residing there.

Putin hints at possible takeover of Ukraine’s Sumy city in ongoing border offensive

His comments, made at a major economic forum, reflect Moscow’s growing territorial ambitions and come as Russian troops advance deeper into northeastern Ukraine.

42 Ugandan students, embassy staff flee Iran via Turkey

The government is still working to locate and repatriate any other Ugandans still in Iran.