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Yemeni Ansar Allah leader Abdulmalik Badruddin al-Houthi.

Houthi Leader Warns Israel Over Somaliland Plan

26/06/2026 - 00:06:02
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Sana'a (Diplomat.so) - Yemeni Ansar Allah leader Abdulmalik Badruddin al-Houthi delivered a speech in Sana'a on Thursday, June 25, reaffirming his movement's position on the ongoing conflict in Yemen while addressing regional security developments and internal mobilization efforts. The remarks…
North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno directs security agencies in Garissa, Kenya, to intensify operations against juvenile gangs in the town.

Garissa Police Arrest 140 in Gang Crackdown Operation

25/06/2026 - 15:13:47
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Garissa (Diplomat.so) – Kenya's North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno on Thursday, June 25, announced intensified security operations targeting organised juvenile criminal groups in Garissa town, as multi-agency teams move to dismantle networks accused of escalating violent street crime…
The wetlands of Tana River County showcasing their natural landscape and ecological beauty.

Inter-Clan Clash Kills 6 Somali Men in Kenya

25/06/2026 - 14:45:44
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Nairobi (Diplomat.so) – Kenyan security agencies have launched a multi-agency investigation after six men from neighboring Garissa County were killed in suspected inter-clan violence in Biyagadud village, Bangale Subcounty, Tana River County, with authorities confirming investigations remain underway…
Sarah M. Khalif, center, newly appointed Leuven Alderman for Care, Welfare and Cemeteries, pictured among colleagues during the announcement.

Somali-Origin Sarah Khalif Named Leuven Alderman

23/06/2026 - 21:57:14
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Leuven, Belgium (Diplomat.so) – Vooruit Leuven, the Flemish socialist party's local branch in Leuven, confirmed on Tuesday that Leuven Municipal Councillor Sarah Mohamed Khalif, a politician of Somali origin, will assume office as Leuven Alderman for Care, Welfare and Cemeteries on January 1,…
Somali Region Police in Birkot, Jarar Zone.

Inter-Clan Clashes in Wardher Kill 6 in Somali Region

23/06/2026 - 04:40:35
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Wardher (Diplomat.so) – Two lineages within the Ogaden, a sub-clan of the Darod clan-family, have renewed deadly inter-lineage clashes in the Aad village area west of Wardher District in Ethiopia's Somali Regional State on Sunday, 21 June. Local accounts and clan elders report at least six people…
Negotiation hall in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, where Pakistan announced a 60-day roadmap for US–Iran talks following high-level discussions.

Pakistan Announces 60-Day US–Iran Talk Roadmap

22/06/2026 - 14:56:00
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Bürgenstock (Diplomat.so) - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday, June 22, the conclusion of the first high-level committee meeting under a memorandum of understanding on United States–Iran talks in Switzerland, confirming a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Backs Free Hormuz Passage During Truce

21/06/2026 - 06:07:45
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday, June 20, that no fees will be imposed on passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire with Iran or afterward, except under United States conditions if peace talks fail, in a Truth Social post from…
South Sudan conflict intensifies as MSF reports restricted humanitarian access and rising attacks on medical facilities.

MSF accuses South Sudan of blocking aid to opposition areas

18/06/2026 - 18:22:06
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Juba (Diplomat.so) - MSF accused South Sudan's government of blocking humanitarian access to opposition-held areas on Tuesday June 16 amid escalating clashes affecting civilian populations across contested regions according to report published
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over Iran Agreement

18/06/2026 - 14:57:20
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The Donald Trump administration on Thursday, June 18, defended a memorandum of understanding signed with Iran aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, as political backlash intensified in Washington from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers over its scope,…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump says Iran deal could be signed tomorrow or next day

17/06/2026 - 20:51:57
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, June 17, that a nuclear-related agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed soon, adding that Tehran has shown willingness to proceed with the deal, according to remarks made during a press…
US President Donald Trump

Trump: Iran Deal Reopens Hormuz, Lifts Naval Blockade

15/06/2026 - 02:17:33
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday, June 15, that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have finalized a comprehensive agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz and immediately lifting the US naval blockade, marking a major shift in…
Kenyan security personnel during a patrol operation.

Al-Shabaab Attack Injures 3 in Mandera's Lafey

14/06/2026 - 22:09:24
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Mandera (Diplomat.so) - Kenyan Police Service deployed and placed Mandera County security units on full alert on Saturday, June 13, after suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked a police camp in Lafey Sub-County, injuring one officer and two civilians during a 30-minute firefight.
Source: CHC/UCSB

Somalia, Ethiopia See Severe Rainfall Shortfalls in 2026

14/06/2026 - 13:25:52
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Nairobi (Diplomat.so) – United Nations agencies and the World Meteorological Organization on Sunday, June 14, warned that climate monitoring systems show a high probability of El Niño development in the coming months, raising concerns over rainfall disruption, agricultural output, and water security…

Trump Signals Response After Apache Crash Near Hormuz

09/06/2026 - 20:27:20
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States may be compelled to respond after an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8 during a patrol mission, as U.S. military officials continued investigating the incident.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting, amid escalating diplomatic tensions over Iran nuclear negotiations.

Trump, Netanyahu Clash Over Iran Talks in Tense Call

20/05/2026 - 23:52:04
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Iran nuclear negotiations in a tense phone call on Tuesday, May 19, linking Washington and Tel Aviv as regional mediators pushed revised diplomatic proposals and both leaders…
U.S. Marines operate a HIMARS mobile rocket launcher during a live-fire training exercise near Mount Fuji, Japan, firing precision rockets as part of a rapid deployment readiness drill.

U.S. Marines Test 12 HIMARS Rockets Near Mount Fuji

20/05/2026 - 18:34:33
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Tokyo (Diplomat.so) – The United States Marine Corps conducted a live-fire test launching approximately 12 rockets from a mobile High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) platform at a training range near Mount Fuji on Wednesday, during a readiness exercise aimed at sustaining rapid-deployment…
Russian naval vessels and strategic submarines take part in large-scale nuclear readiness exercises involving more than 64,000 personnel across multiple fleets and military districts, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Russia begins nuclear drills with 73 ships, 13 subs

19/05/2026 - 15:30:28
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday, May 19, that Russia's strategic nuclear forces began nationwide exercises simulating preparation and use under hostile threat conditions.
RSF commander Abu Lulu was detained in late October 2025 following allegations linked to the Al Fasher offensive. His arrest came after videos emerged showing executions of unarmed civilians in North Darfur.

Sudan: RSF Commander Abu Lulu Returns to Battlefield

19/05/2026 - 13:37:20
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Khartoum (Reuters + Diplomat.so) - Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Brigadier General al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, known as Abu Lulu, reportedly returned to active combat in Kordofan, Sudan in March 2026 after being released from prison late 2025, according to multiple sources speaking to Reuters…
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

US extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by 45 days

15/05/2026 - 22:11:38
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced on Friday, May 15, that the United States has extended the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire for 45 days following diplomatic talks in Washington involving both parties.
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with China President Xi Jinping at the Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30, 2025.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds—AFP/Getty Images

Trump, Xi Meet in Beijing Under Cyber Restrictions

14/05/2026 - 22:03:23
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Beijing (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, May 14, during high-level talks featuring tightened cybersecurity protocols and restricted communications for the American delegation.