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Hormuud Reports Kenya Destroyed Tower, Residents Affected

20/01/2026 - 20:16:56
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Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) - Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's leading telecommunications provider, reported the destruction of one of its key communications towers in Dhuyac‑garoon, Lower Juba region, southern Somalia. The company alleges the tower was deliberately targeted, echoing a similar attack on…

Türkiye to Begin Offshore Drilling in Somali Waters by May

17/01/2026 - 01:19:31
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Ankara (Diplomat.so) - Türkiye's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the ultra-deepwater drillship Çağrı Bey is expected to begin offshore drilling operations in Somali waters between April and May this year, marking a key phase in Türkiye's overseas energy exploration program.

Oil Market Sees Sharp Drop as Investors Reassess Demand

15/01/2026 - 17:27:41
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Riyadh (Diplomat.so) - Global oil prices fell by more than 4% during Thursday's trading, reversing strong gains recorded in the previous session, as investors reassessed market signals and market sentiment weakened.
A Lufthansa passenger plane is de-iced at Frankfurt Airport as around 100 flights are cancelled due to weather conditions. Boris Roessler/dpa

Lufthansa Keeps Tehran Route Closed Amid Uncertainty

13/01/2026 - 01:34:22
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Germany's Lufthansa Group will not resume flights to Iran's capital, Tehran, until the end of January, citing the ongoing political situation, a company spokesperson said on Monday.

OpenAI, SoftBank Invest $1B in AI Data Center Project

11/01/2026 - 03:34:02
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Tokyo (Diplomat.so) – Japan's SoftBank subsidiary SB Energy announced a $1 billion joint investment with OpenAI to expand AI data center and energy infrastructure under the Stargate project. Both OpenAI and SoftBank will contribute $500 million each.

U.S. Captures Maduro, Stirring Geopolitical Risk and Market Uncertainty

05/01/2026 - 03:09:35
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Washington (Reuters + Diplomat.so) - Global investors are facing heightened geopolitical risk after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move that could eventually unlock the country's oil reserves but may prompt short-term market volatility. Maduro, whom the U.S. has…

Taliban Assume Control of Kabul's Serena Hotel Operations

02/02/2025 - 22:01:01
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Kabul (diplomat.so) - The Taliban have taken over operations of Kabul's only luxury hotel, the Serena Hotel, following its closure by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. The hotel ceased operations on February 1, with management transferred to the state-run Hotel State Owned Corporation…
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is seen in an aerial view on February 20, 2014 in the Mojave Desert in California. ILLUSTRATION: Getty Images

Ivanpah Solar Plant Faces Closure Amid Costly Challenges

01/02/2025 - 19:37:43
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Ivanpah, CA, United States (Diplomat.so) - The Ivanpah solar power plant, once hailed as the world's largest of its kind, is facing potential closure after just 11 years in operation. Opened in 2014 near the California-Nevada border, the plant struggled to compete with more affordable green energy…

Turkiye Sends Oruç Reis Vessel to Somalia for Seismic Surveys

05/10/2024 - 17:58:28
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Istanbul (diplomat.so) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presided over a farewell event in Istanbul for the Oruç Reis research vessel, which is embarking on an important mission to conduct 3D seismic surveys off the coast of Somalia.

Kenya Requests IMF Assessment on Corruption and Governance

05/10/2024 - 12:27:16
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Nairobi (diplomat.so) – The Kenyan government has formally asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues, following pressure from Western nations. The IMF confirmed the request, which aims to investigate governance vulnerabilities…

Turkish Ship Set to Begin Oil Search Off Somalia This Month

05/10/2024 - 12:14:21
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Istanbul (Diplomat.so) – A Turkish seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, is scheduled to arrive off the coast of Somalia at the end of October to begin oil and natural gas exploration. This follows a bilateral energy cooperation agreement between the two nations, Turkey's Energy Ministry announced…

Somalia, Turkiye seal oil and gas exploration deal

08/03/2024 - 16:40:25
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Ankara (diplomat.so) - Officials from Somalia and Turkey have announced the signing of a significant agreement aimed at exploring oil and gas resources, further bolstering cooperation between the two nations.
A Qatar Emiri Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet takes off as part of a Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn mission in Souda Bay in Greece

Indonesia Halts Mirage Jet Purchase Due to Budget Constraints

12/02/2024 - 04:24:38
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Jakarta, Indonesia (diplomat.so) - Indonesia's Defence Ministry has abandoned plans to acquire Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar, citing financial limitations. The proposed deal, valued at 733 million euros ($790 million), faced scrutiny from lawmakers and criticism from rival presidential candidates.…

Xiaomi Urges India for Incentives Amid Component Supplier Concerns"

12/02/2024 - 04:17:43
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New Delhi, India (diplomat.so) - In a recent development, Xiaomi, a major player in India's smartphone market with an 18% share, has addressed concerns to New Delhi regarding the reluctance of smartphone component suppliers to set up operations in the country. The Chinese tech giant, known for assembling…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an F-16 fighter jet.Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images

Ukrainian Pilots Impressed by US F-16 Fighter Jets

12/02/2024 - 04:08:37
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Kyiv, Ukraine (diplomat.so) - Ukrainian pilots, currently undergoing training on US and European soil, have voiced their admiration for the capabilities of the US F-16 fighter jets, as reported by the Ukrainian service of the Voice of America. Describing the aircraft as exceeding their expectations,…

India Considers Extending Export Tax on Parboiled Rice

08/02/2024 - 18:57:35
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New Delhi (diplomat.so) - India, the world's leading rice exporter, is contemplating an extension of the export tax on parboiled rice in a bid to alleviate food inflation ahead of the upcoming national elections. The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is reportedly considering maintaining…
FILE PHOTO: A cashier checks Indian rupee notes inside a room at a fuel station in Ahmedabad.

India Targets $2.2-$2.4 Billion from State Firm Stake Sales

02/02/2024 - 20:47:14
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New Delhi, India (diplomat.so) - India's government aims to raise between 180 billion and 200 billion rupees ($2.2 billion to $2.4 billion) through the sale of stakes in state-run firms by the end of the fiscal year on March 31, a senior government official revealed to Reuters on Friday.