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President Donald Trump

Trump Orders Two-Week Halt on Iran Strikes

08/04/2026 - 04:57:46
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Samatalis Wa'wale
Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) – The White House announced that President Donald Trump approved a two-week suspension of U.S. military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, April 8, following diplomatic engagement with Pakistani leaders and conditional commitments from Tehran.
President Donald Trump

US-Iran Talks Advance as Trump Deadline Nears

07/04/2026 - 21:36:43
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Samatalis Wa'wale
Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) – Axios reported that United States and Iranian officials made progress in negotiations on Tuesday, April 7, over the past 24 hours, though prospects for reaching an agreement before President Donald Trump's deadline remain low.
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

Israel Warns Ships Off Southern Lebanon Coast

07/04/2026 - 21:02:07
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Yusuf Samatalis
Tel Aviv (Lamaane.net) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent maritime warning on Tuesday, April 7, directing all vessels operating in the maritime zone between the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and Rosh Hanikra to immediately sail north, citing intensified Hezbollah activity in the area…
Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) officials distribute emergency food aid to vulnerable families in Baidoa on Tuesday, April 7, amid ongoing drought conditions.

SoDMA Delivers Food Aid to 500 Families in Baidoa

07/04/2026 - 20:15:37
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Abdi Agoon
Baidoa (Lamaane.net) – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) distributed emergency food aid to 500 vulnerable families, including displaced persons and impoverished households, in Baidoa on Tuesday, April 7, as part of ongoing relief efforts addressing severe drought conditions affecting the…
The Somali delegation, led by Ambassador Abdullahi Mohamed Warfaa, raises the national flag at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa on 7 April 2026, marking Somalia's historic first seat on the AU Peace and Security Council.

Somalia Assumes AU Peace and Security Council Seat

07/04/2026 - 19:57:30
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Abdi Agoon
Addis Ababa (Lamaane.net) – The Federal Republic of Somalia formally assumed its first-ever seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) on Tuesday, 7 April, with a ceremonial flag-raising at PSC headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking the start of its two-year tenure.
Smoke rises over Tehran following reported military strikes.

US, Israel Strike Iran to Force Strait of Hormuz Opening

07/04/2026 - 19:15:03
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Yusuf Samatalis
Tehran (Lamaane.net) - The United States and Israel launched intensified military strikes on multiple Iranian targets on Tuesday, April 7, aiming to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, senior officials confirmed. The coordinated attacks targeted key military and logistical infrastructure…
Russian air defense units intercept a Ukrainian drone over southern Russia on April 5, as emergency crews respond to disrupted power and damaged buildings.

Russian Air Defenses Intercept 148 Ukrainian Drones

06/04/2026 - 21:35:17
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Agoon Hared
Moscow (Lamaane.net) – The Russian Ministry of Defense reported early Monday, April 6, that Russian air defense units intercepted 148 Ukrainian drones over central and southern regions of Russia between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, while emergency crews worked to restore power to nearly…
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

South Korea Apologizes to North Over Unauthorized Drone

06/04/2026 - 21:05:43
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Abdalla Jalajed
Seoul (Lamaane.net) – South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed regret to North Korea on Monday, April 6, following the unauthorized flight of a drone over North Korean territory, emphasizing Seoul's commitment to preventing similar incidents in the future.
Iranian armed troops stand in formation during a military exercise, reflecting the country's ongoing emphasis on national defense and security preparedness.

Iran Executes Man Convicted Over January Unrest

06/04/2026 - 20:44:20
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Yusuf Samatalis
Tehran (Lamaane.net) - Iranian state media reported that authorities executed Ali Fahim in Tehran on Monday, April 6, after the Supreme Court of Iran upheld his conviction for attempting to breach a military facility during January unrest.
Israeli troops operate in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)

Israel Intensifies Strikes Across Lebanon

06/04/2026 - 19:54:24
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Yusuf Samatalis
Beirut (Lamaane.net) - The Israeli military escalated airstrikes across eastern and southern Lebanon on Sunday, April 6, killing dozens and injuring over a hundred, according to Lebanese health authorities.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks in Baidoa on Southwest State elections.

Somali President Pushes Direct Voting in Southwest State

06/04/2026 - 18:31:51
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Abdi Agoon
Baidoa (Lamaane.net) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by the Interim Leader of the Southwest State, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, on Monday, attended a major event where women of the Southwest State publicly voiced support for implementing direct, one-person,…

Netanyahu Intel Pushed Trump to Order Iran Airstrike

04/03/2026 - 11:45:22
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Samatalis Wa'wale
Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) — The U.S. airstrike on Iran was accelerated after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly provided crucial intelligence indicating that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his senior advisors would meet in Tehran on Saturday, February 28, according to sources…
Mustafa Duhulow

Somalia Rolls Out National ID for domestic Flights

02/03/2026 - 15:35:38
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Abdi Agoon
Mogadishu (Lamaane.net) - Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency on Monday began formally requiring the National Identification Card for domestic air travel, a move officials say will modernize passenger verification and tighten oversight of internal movement across the country.
Kenyan President, William Samoei Ruto.

Kenya Warns of Fallout From Iran Strikes

02/03/2026 - 14:44:47
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Agoon Hared
Nairobi (Lamaane.net) - Kenya's President, William Samoei Ruto, has condemned Iran's recent missile and drone strikes targeting several Gulf countries, warning that the expanding conflict risks undermining international peace and security.

IRGC Claims THAAD Hit as Gulf Risks Escalate

02/03/2026 - 01:32:45
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Abdalla Jalajed
Tehran (Lamaane.net) - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Sunday that its Aerospace Force destroyed a U.S.-made THAAD radar installation linked to Israel's missile defense network in Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates, and struck a U.S. fuel-support vessel operating approximately…

Iranian Missile Hits Shelter, 9 Dead in Israel

02/03/2026 - 00:54:16
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Abdalla Jalajed
Tehran (Lamaane.net) - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it had begun the ninth phase of its military campaign against U.S. and Israeli-linked targets, as Israeli officials confirmed that a ballistic missile from Iran struck a public shelter in Beit Shemesh, killing nine people and wounding…
Ali Larijani

Iran Moves to Form Interim Leadership Council

01/03/2026 - 10:53:25
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Abdalla Jalajed
Tehran (Lamaane.net) - Ali Larijani, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council, said Sunday that Iran will activate constitutional mechanisms to establish a temporary leadership council following reports by state media that Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes attributed to the United…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Trump Signals Khamenei Killed in Iran Strikes

01/03/2026 - 01:07:46
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Abdalla Jalajed
Washington, D.C. (Lamaane.net) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was likely killed during coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, while Iranian officials publicly denied the claim, deepening uncertainty following one of the most significant…