Somalia’s Enduring Crisis

Somalia’s Enduring Crisis: Three Decades After the Battle of Mogadishu, Famine and Conflict Persist

For decades, Somalia has been mired in violence, political instability, and food insecurity. The country’s struggles have persisted despite numerous international interventions, including the ill-fated 1993 US-led mission that ended with the infamous Battle of Mogadishu. Thirty years later, Somalia...
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region

Russia Battles to Expel Last Ukrainian Forces from Kursk in Fierce Clashes

Russia intensified its military operations on Sunday to drive out the last remaining Ukrainian troops from its western Kursk region, after a seven-month-long Ukrainian incursion that has drawn international attention and become a significant front in the ongoing war. In...
US Federal Judge

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Wartime Deportation Order Against Venezuelan Gang Members

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, halting President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown under an obscure wartime law. The decision marks the first legal challenge to Trump’s...
Congo

Trump Administration Weighs Expansive Travel Ban on 41 Countries

 The Trump administration is considering sweeping new travel restrictions targeting citizens from 41 countries, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo reviewed. The proposed policy would significantly expand previous travel bans, potentially suspending or restricting visas...
US Congress House of Representatives

U.S. Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill Amid Democratic Backlash

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed a stopgap spending bill late Friday, averting a partial government shutdown but exposing deep rifts within the Democratic Party over how to counter President Donald Trump’s aggressive cost-cutting measures. The vote, which saw Senate Democrats...
F-35 Fighter Jets

Portugal Rejects F-35 Fighter Jets Over US Policy Shifts, Eyes European Alternatives

Portugal has ruled out purchasing American-made F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging F-16 fleet, citing concerns over the United States' shifting geopolitical stance. Outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced the decision in an interview with Portuguese daily Público on...
Donald Trump -Vladimir Putin

Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Excluded From Peace Talks After Russia Objection

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, was notably absent from high-level negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. His exclusion came after the Kremlin objected to his participation, according to U.S....
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer

Schumer Backs Down, Averts Government Shutdown Amid Democratic Infighting

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer faced a crucial decision as the government funding deadline loomed. He could either make good on his threat to block the Republican funding bill or risk a government shutdown at midnight on March 15. Ultimately,...
Gold

Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariffs and Inflation Data Spur Safe-Haven Demand

Gold surged to an all-time high of $2,990.21 per ounce as investors sought safety amid concerns about U.S. economic growth, aggressive trade policies from former President Donald Trump, and weak inflation data. The metal's rally was fueled by expectations of...
US-China Chip

China’s Economy Shows Resilience Amid Renewed U.S. Trade War

Despite renewed trade tensions with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s second term, China’s economy has shown signs of stability in the first two months of 2025. Key economic indicators due for release Monday are expected to highlight steady retail...
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