January 14, 2026
Why Somalia drew a line with the UAE
Annulment of UAE agreements marks a firm stand on sovereignty and national unity.
January 14, 2026
Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead
As Western media accepts death tolls from Iran at face value, Palestinian deaths in Gaza remain endlessly questioned.
January 13, 2026
‘Last straw’: Somalia cuts UAE ties after Yemen separatist’s illegal entry
Somalia cuts UAE ties after Aidarous al-Zubaidi’s illegal entry through Somaliland, exposing federal divisions.
January 13, 2026
Trump announces new 25% tariff: How will it impact Iran’s trading partners?
US president threatens a 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran as he piles pressure on Tehran.
January 13, 2026
US labels Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as ‘terrorists’
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio says Washington will ‘use all available tools’ to counter Muslim Brotherhood branches.
January 13, 2026
Why Iran is not repeating 1979
The nature of power in Tehran today is very different from what it was in the 1970s.