Turkey, seeking to extend its influence in Africa and strengthen energy security, will send the 86m-long research vessel Oruc Reis to explore offshore oil blocks belonging to Somalia next month. The move, confirmed by Mohamed Hashi, director of Somalia’s petroleum ministry, could help diversify Turkey’s crude supply and is part of
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Harris and Trump sharply contrast on presidential issues
Israel strikes Gaza as Blinken seeks cease-fire
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 23 people overnight, including a woman and her six children, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the region on Sunday to try to seal a cease-fire deal after months of contentious negotiations. The U.S. and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar appeared to be
Maresca pleads for time after chaotic Chelsea spending spree
Chelsea's new coach Enzo Maresca has a Premier League baptism of fire when champions Manchester City visit on Sunday as the Italian scrambles to form a cohesive team from another chaotic transfer window for the Blues. In keeping with Chelsea's transfer policy since a takeover two years ago, fronted by LA
FIFA extends BPL transfer deadline amid unrest
World football governing body FIFA has extended the deadline day of Bangladesh Premier League transfer window due to unrest across the country, confirmed a football federation official Saturday. “The deadline day was August 19, Monday. Fifa extended it by three days. The deadline is now August 22. We informed this to
NSU hosts memorial event honouring martyrs of July Revolution
North South University (NSU) held an event on Friday to pay tribute to the brave martyrs and those injured during the July Revolution of 2024. The occasion was marked by meaningful activities reflecting the university's commitment to remembering this crucial historical moment. The event, which drew a large crowd, included a heartfelt
Congo’s crisis exacerbated mpox, triggering global emergency
Woman and two children among 10 killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon early Saturday killed at least 10 Syrian nationals, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8, a day after Hamas
