Istanbul rally commemorates Turkish soldiers killed in Iraq, supports Palestinians
By: Anadolu agency
Thousands of people gathered on Monday for an event titled "Mercy for our martyrs, support for Palestine, curse on Israel” in mosques during the morning prayers to join a procession organized by Türkiye’s NGO TUGVA...
Somali Pirates Hijack Fishing Boat in Fourth Attack This Month
By: MARITIME EXECUTIVE
Somali pirates are believed to be behind the fourth attack on a vessel in a month. Security authorities are confirming reports from over the weekend that a Yemeni fishing boat was hijacked and last...
Analysis: Has the US-led Red Sea force calmed shippers amid Houthi attacks?
By Zoran Kusovac, ALJAZEERA
Maersk will resume shipping through the Red Sea but concerns remain. Meanwhile, France, Spain and Italy have dropped out of the force.
The United States-led multinational naval force that was to protect...
Somaliland Urges International Community’s Immediate Attention to Red Sea Conflict Implications on Regional Stability
Somaliland government Urges International Community’s Immediate Attention to Red Sea Conflict Implications on Regional Stability.
The following statement was issued today by the Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Republic of Somaliland Ministry of Foreign...
French court jails Rwandan ex-doctor for 24 years over genocide
By: BBC AFRICA
A former Rwandan doctor has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide.
Sosthene Munyemana was on Wednesday found guilty of genocide,...
Tanzania, Uganda Embark On Joint Maritime Communication Project
By: Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)
TANZANIA: TANZANIAN and Ugandan governments have embarked on the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communication and Transport (MLVMCT) project physical works.
The project is implemented...
Taipei 101 building readies for New Year’s Eve fireworks display
By: Taiwan today
Taiwan’s landmark Taipei 101 building will celebrate the start of the new year with 16,000 fireworks to welcome 2024 with an impressive display of color, light and sound.
Taipei Financial...
Commercial ship still hijacked off Somali coast – sources
By: REUTERS
A commercial vessel hijacked by unknown assailants remains off the coast of Somalia raising fears of further instability for global shipping as attacks escalate in the Red Sea, maritime security sources said on Monday.
Egypt’s Sisi reelected to third term in office
By: ANADOLU AGENCY
Egypt's incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was reelected to a third, six-year term in office till 2023, the country’s electoral commission announced on Monday.
Commission chief Hazem Badawy said 44.7 million...
Shipping firms pause Red Sea journeys over attacks
By Mattea Bubalo, BBC News
Danish shipping company Maersk has said it is pausing all journeys through the Red Sea.
The decision comes after a spate of attacks on...