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A Russian RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, known by NATO as

Russia Conducts New Test of Sarmat Nuclear Missile

14/05/2026 - 01:36:57
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Moscow (Lamaane.net) - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Russia had successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile following the expiration of the New START nuclear arms control treaty earlier this year, marking a significant development in Moscow's strategic…
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Weighs Iran Strike or Temporary Deal

14/05/2026 - 01:22:14
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Yusuf Samatalis
Tel Aviv (Lamaane.net) - Israeli officials assessing the evolving confrontation between the United States and Iran said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing either a limited military operation or a temporary diplomatic arrangement as negotiations aimed at ending the conflict remain…
Fire and thick smoke rise from heavily destroyed buildings in Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, shellings, and reported killings, leaving widespread destruction across the surrounding area.

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon leave 2,846 dead since March

13/05/2026 - 01:15:15
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Beirut (Lamaane.net) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate despite a declared ceasefire, as Israeli airstrikes persist across southern regions and reported casualties include…
President Donald Trump

US considers next steps as Iran talks stall

13/05/2026 - 00:29:21
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Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) - U.S President Donald Trump on Monday, told reporters at the White House that Iran's latest nuclear-related proposal was "stupid" and unacceptable, while stating that the fragile ceasefire understanding between Washington and Tehran is currently in "intensive…
US President Donald Trump

Trump says ceasefire with Iran has 1% survival chance

12/05/2026 - 22:41:52
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Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) - U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in an interview broadcast Monday, on Fox News, said Iran committed a strategic mistake by attacking Gulf Arab states, pledging total victory and continued pressure against Tehran amid fragile ceasefire discussions.
Crude oil storage tanks as prices rise amid supply concerns and stalled diplomatic negotiations affecting global energy markets.

Oil markets climb after Iran-US talks break down

27/04/2026 - 03:10:49
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Singapore (Lamaane.net) - Lamaane News Network reported on Monday, April 27, that oil prices rose in early Asian trading after Iran–United States peace talks stalled and Strait of Hormuz flows remained constrained, tightening global supply expectations amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Smoke rises from a destroyed building in southern Lebanon following reported Israeli airstrikes that caused widespread damage and civilian casualties in the area.

Deadly Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Towns

27/04/2026 - 02:56:11
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Yusuf Samatalis
Beirut (Lamaane.net) – Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that Israeli airstrikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon on Sunday, April 27, killed 14 people, including two children and two women, and injured 37 others, amid continued cross-border hostilities.
Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management.

EU allocates €235M aid to West, Central Africa

27/04/2026 - 02:32:27
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Brussels (Lamaane.net) - European Commission announced this week a €235 million humanitarian aid package for vulnerable populations across West and Central Africa, targeting conflict-affected and food-insecure communities.
M/V Sevan was among 19

US Navy intercepts Iranian oil tanker in Arabian Sea

26/04/2026 - 02:50:17
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Djibouti (Lamaane.net) – United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that US Navy forces intercepted the Iranian oil tanker *Sevan* in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, April 25, ordering the vessel to reverse course toward Iran amid ongoing enforcement of US sanctions targeting Iranian energy exports,…

US-Iran talks stall as Araghchi plans Pakistan visit

26/04/2026 - 02:36:11
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Abdalla Jalajed
Islamabad (Lamaane.net) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday, 26 April, that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Islamabad after his Oman visit following stalled US-Iran talks efforts.
Mali's Interim President Assimi Goita

Armed Groups Launch Coordinated Attacks in Mali

25/04/2026 - 14:20:57
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Wawale Lo'done
Bamako (Lamaane.net) – The Armed Forces of Mali said on Saturday, 25 April, that unidentified armed groups launched coordinated attacks on military sites in Bamako and several regions, with fighting ongoing.
EBB Air aircraft rests in bushes after overshooting Mandera runway, all 36 on board unharmed.

Kenya Plane Crash-Lands Off Mandera Runway

25/04/2026 - 13:09:41
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Nairobi (Lamaane.net) – EBB Air confirmed that its Embraer regional aircraft overshot the runway at Mandera Airstrip in northeastern Kenya on Friday, 24 April, after landing from Nairobi, with all 36 occupants safely evacuated.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Nigeria Moves to Try Officers Over Failed Coup Plot

25/04/2026 - 12:41:22
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Abuja (Lamaane.net) – The Nigerian Armed Forces on Friday, 24 April, inaugurated a General Court Martial in Abuja to try 36 serving officers accused of mutiny and plotting to overthrow the government, according to Defence Headquarters.
UNHCR officials attend the launch of the $20.55M Dollow urban resilience project in Mogadishu on 24 April 2026.

Somalia, UN Launch $20.55M Urban Resilience Project

25/04/2026 - 02:54:27
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Mogadishu (Lamaane.net) – UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the Federal Government of Somalia, and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Friday, 24 April launched a 20.55 million U.S. dollar urban resilience project aimed at improving conditions for internally displaced persons in Dollow town, Gedo region.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel.

Netanyahu says Prostate Cancer Treated in Annual Health Report

25/04/2026 - 01:24:24
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Yusuf Samatalis
Tel Aviv (Lamaane.net) – Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, published his annual medical report on Friday, 24 April, confirming that he underwent successful treatment for a very early-stage malignant prostate tumor discovered during routine monitoring in Jerusalem, according to his official…
US President Donald Trump

White House Plans NATO Compliant Member Rankings

23/04/2026 - 04:04:47
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Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) – The White House is preparing a classification system ranking NATO members based on support for U.S. actions during the Iran conflict, according to officials on Wednesday.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

Lebanon President Pursues Ceasefire Extension Talks

22/04/2026 - 20:48:49
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Yusuf Samatalis
Beirut (Lamaane.net) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday, April 22, in Beirut, met members of the parliamentary "Committee for the Protection of Civilian Assets and the Prevention of Systematic Destruction," discussing ongoing diplomatic efforts to extend a ceasefire agreement and…