The ocean of mourners: The foundation of Iran’s rise as a superpower
Robert Pape, professor at the University of Chicago, said that the war with Iran is changing before our eyes. The greatest transformation is not the Strait of Hormuz; it is…
Türkiye helps mediate talks between govt, opposition in Somalia
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (L) listens as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during a joint news conference, Istanbul, Türkiye, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo) As a close ally of…
NATO summit raises Türkiye’s profile as key actor
The two-day NATO summit in Ankara proved to be a diplomatic victory for President Erdoğan and Türkiye, both in relations with the alliance and its main power, the United States…
Somalia’s Political Fragmentation Fuels Al-Shabaab’s Resurgence
Somalia is entering a dangerous phase in which political fragmentation is becoming a force multiplier for jihadist expansion. The latest EUAA assessment indicates that Al-Shabaab’s resilience is not primarily the…
‘We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight,’ Trump says about further air strikes on Iran
Trump had said that the ceasefire with Iran is “over” after Washington launched strikes on the country overnight, to which Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf. President…
Boris Johnson’s ex-adviser loses Somaliland libel case .Nimco Ali agrees to pay “substantial” damages to academic she wrongly accused of being a paedophile
When a remote east African city was being shelled by Somaliland soldiers three years ago, a German academic became an unlikely messenger for the beleaguered inhabitants of Las Anod. Nimco…
Trump says US ready to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye by Emine Gide
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is prepared to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye and will consider Ankara’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program, describing bilateral relations as stronger…
Trump touts new US-Iran technical talks in Doha as ‘very good’
The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed last month that was meant to halt the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz U.S. President Donald…
Turkey’s new Somalia spaceport doubles as missile range, threatening Israel – report
The facility is only designed to accommodate systems with a range of up to 2,000 km., placing Israel outside of reach; Somaliland, militarily supported by Israel, is within the projected…
Did he say ‘Bismillah’? Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate
Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his…