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Qatar has announced the gradual resumption of foreign airline operations at Hamad International Airport after weeks of disruption linked to regional security tensions in the Middle East. In a notice dated April 20 2026, Qatar Civil…
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has ruled out any fresh talks with the United States (US) after accusing Washington of breaching a ceasefire agreement from the start of its implementation. In a series of announcements…
US Marines took control of an Iranian-flagged commercial ship following a six-hour standoff in the Arabian Sea, according to US Central Command on April 20. The operation included U.S. Navy warships and Marines from the amphibious assault…
Two United Airlines flights experienced separate bomb scares within a single day, causing disruptions and increased security at U.S. airports. The incidents happened on April 18 and 19, 2026, involving different planes and flight paths.…
The African Union Commission has issued a statement expressing concern over reports that Israel intends to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland. The Commission warned that such a step could undermine established international norms on…
A new advocacy brief released by UN Women has intensified global concern about possible genocide in Gaza, reporting that at least 38,000 women and girls were killed between October 2023 and December 2025 during the war. According to the…
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has confirmed the elimination of Ahmed Abu Khdeira, the commander of Hamas’s communications unit in the Gaza City area. According to the defense forces, Abu Khdeira was involved in terrorist attacks on the…
The United States (U.S) and Iran are likely to return to Pakistan next week for a second round of peace negotiations aimed at ending their ongoing war, according to two senior Pakistani officials familiar with the discussions. The talks…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has set out four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, positioning China as a consistent advocate of political dialogue, state sovereignty, and development-driven…
Ukraine is set to receive a major increase in Western military and financial support in 2026 after NATO allies pledged US$60 billion (Ksh7.75 trillion) in defense assistance in addition to a previously approved €90 billion (Ksh13.72…
Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, marking another serious breach of the ceasefire, which has officially been in place since last October. The killings were reported on April 15 amid ongoing Israeli…
United Kingdom has announced the biggest-ever drone package for Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support for Kyiv in the war against Russia. The announcement comes alongside other packages of defense assistance and increased…
US President Donald Trump has launched a public attack on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, marking a sharp break in relations between the U.S and Italy. The remarks were made during a phone interview with the Italian media outlet…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added KaShawn Nicola Roper, a Kansas City woman accused of murder, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, significantly expanding the national search for a suspect who has been on the run for…
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has vowed to force a vote in Congress to block nearly $500 million (Ksh64.6 billion) in U.S. military assistance to Israel, hours after Italy suspended a longstanding defense cooperation agreement with the…
China has warned that it will retaliate if the United States keeps pushing for the tariff hike on the allegation that Beijing is supplying military support to Iran. The tariff hike follows US President Donald Trump’s warning that any…
The Republic of Somaliland has offered the United States (U.S) access to military bases and mineral resources as it steps up its campaign for international recognition. The proposal comes as the U.S weighs options to counter Iran-backed…
The European Union (EU) told the United Nations (UN) Security Council (UNSC) that the war in Ukraine can end immediately if Russia withdraws its forces and stops its attacks, placing full responsibility for the conflict on Moscow during an…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an expansion of Israel’s military campaign in southern Lebanon, rejecting European calls for restraint as fighting along the northern border escalates. In a statement delivered by…
USS George H.W. Bush has entered the Mediterranean Sea as the United States (U.S) deploys a third supercarrier to the region, marking a significant expansion of American naval power during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury. The USS George…
Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel has dismissed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, saying his country has survived 67 years of sustained hostility. Speaking in an interview on April 12, Díaz-Canel questioned the effectiveness of…
The United States (U.S) has warned it will criminally prosecute any individual, company, or government involved in the purchase, sale, transport, or financing of Iranian oil still subject to U.S. sanctions. The warning was issued on April…
Putin has tightened security around his Valdai residence after satellite images revealed the rapid construction of seven new Pantsir-S1 air defence towers, pushing the total number of protective systems around the compound to 27. The…
Russia has said the war in Ukraine could end immediately if President Volodymyr Zelensky makes what the Kremlin described as necessary and well-known decisions. The statement was made by Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov in an…
