‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases
Just miles from one another, along Djibouti’s coast, sit military bases of rival powers including the US and China.
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From: Counting the Cost
Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?
African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
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‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat
Iran’s embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump’s profanity-laced threat.
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What’s Iran’s 10-point peace plan that Trump says is ‘not good enough’?
As US president’s deadline looms, a ceasefire appears unlikely.
Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill
Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun’s trip to China could make or break the party’s prospects in upcoming elections.
Vance visits Hungary to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote
US vice president’s Budapest trip highlights US-Hungary far-right alignment as Orban faces toughest electoral challenge.
US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal
Steve Bannon, an ally of US President Donald Trump, served a four-month prison sentence after his 2022 conviction.
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul
South Korea says Pyongyang is wary as it seeks to renew diplomatic dialogue with the US.
From: NewsFeed
Trump praised airman’s rescue in Iran during White House Easter event
Donald Trump praised the rescue of a downed American airman in Iran during remarks at the White House Easter Egg roll.
Published On 6 Apr 2026
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How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded
President Trump says US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran is rescued during two raids.
UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US
The activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.
