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Somalia drought crisis 2026: Millions face water shortages and food insecurity
The Somalia drought crisis 2026 has left millions struggling with water shortages, crop failures, and livestock losses. Humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent intervention, parts of the country could face famine. Millions Affected by Drought Somali authorities estimate 4.61 million people are affected, including over 490,000 displaced in search of water, food, and pasture. At…
North Korea Ninth Party Congress: Kim Jong Un’s Five-Year Strategy and Military Showcase
The North Korea Ninth Party Congress will convene in late February. This major political event will show Kim Jong Un’s domestic and foreign policy agenda over the next five years. It will also display military developments and potential succession plans. Kim Jong Un Showcases Achievements Ahead of Congress Kim Jong Un has toured military and…
Kenya Somalia Border Reopening: Ruto Announces April 2026 Plan
Kenya will reopen its border with Somalia in April, nearly 15 years after it closed due to repeated attacks by the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto announced. The Kenya Somalia border reopening aims to reconnect families, revive cross-border trade, and ensure security. Background of the Border Closure Kenya shut the border in October…
Viktor Orban Hungary election 2025: War or peace at the ballot box
The Viktor Orban Hungary election 2025 campaign has become a referendum on war, peace, and Hungary’s future in Europe. After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban frames the April 12 vote as a stark choice: stability under his leadership or uncertainty under the opposition. “We will decide our fate in April. What’s at…
Hamas Rejects Calls to Disarm Amid Ongoing Israeli Control of Gaza
A senior Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal, has firmly rejected calls for the group to lay down its weapons, arguing that disarmament is impossible while Israel continues its military operations and control over Gaza. Meshaal made the remarks while speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum, an international event organized by Al Jazeera that brings together journalists,…
UK Royal Under Investigation Over Alleged Links to Jeffrey Epstein Files
British authorities have confirmed that Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, is under preliminary police review following allegations that he may have shared confidential UK trade documents with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The development comes after the release of more than three million documents in late January 2026, linked to civil cases…
Indonesia Prepares to Deploy 8,000 Troops to Gaza in Support of Peace Efforts
Indonesia has announced plans to deploy 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to take concrete action under the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The deployment was confirmed by General Maruli Simanjuntak, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, who said preparations and training for the troops are already underway. According to…
Women Called to the Forefront of Environmental Protection in Rwanda
Women in Rwanda’s Southern Province have been urged to take a leading role in environmental protection, as officials and community leaders emphasize their critical contribution to sustainable development, climate resilience, and family welfare. The call was made during a provincial congress organized by the Green Party of Rwanda, which brought together women members to strengthen…
Socialist Party support in Venezuela weakens after Maduro’s capture
Socialist Party support in Venezuela is showing visible cracks as distrust, internal divisions, and shrinking financial benefits undermine the ruling party’s grip on power following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. In Maracaibo, Venezuela’s main oil-producing city, members of the ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) conducted door-to-door visits weeks after Maduro’s removal…
UBS Banked Ghislaine Maxwell after Epstein’s arrest, documents show
UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years and continued managing millions of dollars linked to her finances even after the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released U.S. Justice Department documents. The records reveal that the Swiss banking giant opened accounts for Maxwell in 2014, shortly after JPMorgan Chase ended its relationship with Epstein, and…