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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    nalization." "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, listing a number of Middle East powers along with Turkey

    Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
  3. Citizen Digital

    Araghchi held a bevy of diplomatic calls, speaking with his counterparts from Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, and Oman, Iran's official IRNA news agency said.

    Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough
  4. The Standard

    bring relief to global energy markets after a months-long Iranian blockade of the crucial thoroughfare for oil shipments.Leaders from Middle Eastern countries incuding Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, as well as representatives from Turkey

    US, Iran seek to finalise 'largely negotiated' deal to end war
  5. Citizen Digital

    Court ousts leadership of Turkey's main opposition party By AFP May 22, 2026 07:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize An Ankara court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turk

    Court ousts leadership of Turkey's main opposition party
  6. Citizen Digital

    Turkey had announced it was sending charter flights to Israel to repatriate Turkish citizens and participants from third countries.

    Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla
  7. Citizen Digital

    Iran to play Mali in second pre-World Cup friendly in Turkey By AFP May 21, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ADEM ALTAN / AFP Photo by ADEM ALTAN / AFP Three Iranian national football team players

    Iran to play Mali in second pre-World Cup friendly in Turkey
  8. Citizen Digital

    Iran's national team arrived in Turkey for a pre-tournament training camp on Monday.

    Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president
  9. Citizen Digital

    The meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the Turkish Football Federation, comes as the Iranian team prepares to leave on Monday morning for a training camp in Turkey before heading to the United States.

    Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
  10. Citizen Digital

    Members of the France-based rights body include the European Union's 27 countries but also key European states from outside the bloc such as Turkey, Britain and Ukraine.

    Thirty-six countries approve creation of special tribunal for Ukraine
  11. Capital News

    king beyond traditional former colonies of West and Central Africa.” While Kenya and France are both seeking economic gains from co-hosting the summit, Paris additionally strives to show its relevance on the continent at a time when other powers – such as China, Russia and Turkey

    France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

Today

  1. Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul for Trabzonspor transfer

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine seasons with Liverpool. The 34-year-old is scheduled to undergo a medical before traveling to Trabzon.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada in friendlies

    The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Sudanese woman dies in Turkey balcony fall, husband detained

    A 35-year-old Sudanese woman who was eight months pregnant died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Bursa, Turkey on Sunday. Her 37-year-old husband was taken into custody; he told police she jumped from the bedroom window, and neighbours reported hearing sounds of a fight.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

    President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Trump said he made the decision after speaking with Saudi Arabia's crown prince and after Tehran spoke with Riyadh, Pakistan, and Turkey.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump-announced ceasefire plan

    Hamas said Friday it agreed to a US President Donald Trump–announced deal to end its war with Israel, under which it would hand over weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and Israeli forces would gradually withdraw from Gaza. Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the agreement as unacceptable, while a political source said there would be no Israeli withdrawal unless Hamas undergoes genuine disarmament.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Trump board announces Hamas disarmament agreement for Gaza

    US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Uganda hosts African Union Somalia summit with troop contributors

    Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Zelensky, Trump discuss Patriot production licenses, Russia talks

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors and ways to revive negotiations with Russia. Zelensky said the meeting was "good" and stressed the importance of reinvigorating the diplomatic process.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Zinedine Zidane appointed France national team head coach

    Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Zelensky visits White House to secure Trump support

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump to seek US support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow escalate long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts remain stalled more than four years into Russia's full-scale invasion.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Somali opposition leaders urge inclusive political settlement before AUSSOM transition

    Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. African Maritime Forces Summit addresses piracy in Horn of Africa

    A four-day African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, Morocco brought representatives from more than 40 African countries and 20 international partner states to address maritime security challenges including piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and transnational crime. Somalia's navy commander discussed measures his country has taken to improve security along its coastline despite a sharp fall in piracy over more than a decade, though experts warn of isolated recent attacks and persistent illegal fishing by foreign vessels.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Slaven Bilic appointed Croatia football coach

    Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Slaven Bilic appointed Croatia national football coach

    Slaven Bilic, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, has been unanimously appointed as the country's national football team head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after Croatia's World Cup exit.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ukraine's allies gather in Paris to support Kyiv

    Ukraine's allies, including at least 25 heads of state and President Zelensky, will meet in Paris on Monday as part of the Coalition of the Willing to reaffirm support for Ukraine and step up pressure on Russia, with the summit pushing for a ceasefire and renewed peace talks.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Over 20 countries move to restrict children's social media access

    A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saudi Arabia backs training of 5,107 Somali soldiers

    Saudi Arabia is supporting a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Somalia's Galgaduud region, with foreign military instructors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia conducting the training over nine months.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Turkish cargo aircraft reportedly land near Sudan border

    Reports indicate Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border, with the departure airport linked to Turkish defence company Baykar, a military drone manufacturer. Turkish, Egyptian, and Sudanese authorities have not publicly confirmed the flights, their cargo, or their destination, and analysts note the reports remain unverified.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Horn of Africa emerges as arena for Middle East geopolitical rivalry

    The Horn of Africa has become a key site of geopolitical competition, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and other international powers seeking influence across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In Somalia, this rivalry intensifies as the federal government faces domestic challenges and criticism over state institutions, corruption, and political disputes.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US funding cuts threaten Somalia's African Union peacekeeping mission

    The Trump administration has notified the African Union that it will no longer support the UN Support Office in Somalia after December 31, 2026, jeopardizing the logistical operations that sustain nearly 12,000 AU personnel deployed in the country. The AU convened its Peace and Security Council to examine the implications and explore alternatives to keep the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia operational.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. U.S. loses to Belgium 4-1, exits 2026 World Cup

    The United States, co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite widespread marketing hype and optimism, the analysis suggests the higher-ranked Belgian team was simply the better side on the day.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump signals intent to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he would remove Syria from the United States' list of designated state sponsors of terrorism, following a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Turkey. Trump previously signed an executive order terminating U.S. sanctions on Syria, and Saudi firms are planning billion-dollar investments to support the country's post-civil war recovery.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US and Iran resume fighting ahead of Khamenei burial

    New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran hours before the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday, with Tehran targeting US allies in the region and American strikes hitting the perimeter of an Iranian nuclear power plant. The renewed hostilities, triggered by tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after an April ceasefire and a June US-Iran accord ended five weeks of conflict.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Trump declares Iran ceasefire over amid fresh military clashes

    US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" on Wednesday after fighting flared between the countries sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides reported striking dozens of targets, straining an interim deal to end their war and pushing oil prices to their highest level in two weeks.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. France withdraws all diplomats from Burkina Faso

    France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso after the military-led nation broke off diplomatic ties last month. Burkina Faso's diplomatic staff was ordered to leave France by Monday evening, and the French foreign ministry said it regrets the decision, calling it "hostile and unfounded."

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France withdraws all diplomats from Burkina Faso

    France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso following the West African nation's decision last month to break off diplomatic ties. The French foreign ministry said all diplomats returned to France late last week, and Burkina Faso was given until Monday evening to withdraw its diplomatic staff from France.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Russian strikes kill 22 in Kyiv region before NATO summit

    Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 22 people on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. President Zelensky urged NATO to take "strong decisions" on boosting Ukraine's air defences.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Russian strikes kill 22 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

    Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 22 people, the second major Russian attack on the capital in a week. Ukrainian President Zelensky, expected to meet US President Trump at a NATO summit in Turkey, called on the alliance to strengthen Ukraine's air defences.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Buildexpo brings 300+ exhibitors to Nairobi for infrastructure growth

    More than 300 exhibitors from over 45 countries will showcase construction technologies and equipment at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya (July 8–10) to support infrastructure development across East Africa, where demand for modern building solutions is rising.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

  6. Russia strikes Kyiv region, killing 11, before NATO summit

    Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey where US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to discuss the war.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

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