The recent Israeli airstrike that resulted in the death of Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has eliminated one of the Islamic Republic's most seasoned and influential policymakers at a pivotal juncture. Though not a military commander, Larijani played a crucial role in shaping Iran's strategic decisions. As secretary of the Supreme
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Mudavadi: No Compensation for Kenyans Recruited into Russia-Ukraine War
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has firmly stated that the government will not provide compensation to Kenyans recruited for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, deeming their enlistment illegal and unauthorized by the state.During an interview with a local television station on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Mudavadi clarified that the government's involvement
Drones, Hit US Embassy in Baghdad Amid Escalating Tensions
Drones and rockets have targeted the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, marking what officials describe as "the most intense assault" since the onset of attacks.The United Arab Emirates has reopened its airspace after previously closing it in response to missile and drone threats from Iran.U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with
FBI Labels Old Dominion University Shooting a Terror Attack
The FBI now classifies a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as a terror attack. Mohamed Bailor Jalloh initiated the assault, resulting in one fatality and two injuries before students subdued him, ultimately leading to his death. He reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” prior to the shooting, as confirmed
Russian Missile Strike in Kharkiv Kills 10, Injures 16
A Russian missile struck a five-storey residential building in Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least 10 people, including two children, and injuring 16 others, officials reported. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the assault and urged an international response. He noted that Russia launched 29 missiles and 480 drones overnight, targeting energy
Israel Strikes Tehran as Iran Conflict Escalates
Israel has launched new attacks on Iran's leadership compound in Tehran, targeting the presidential office. The Israeli military reports that its air force struck key locations, including the Supreme National Security Council, and hit a military training institution along with other critical regime infrastructure.The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) noted that
US Sanctions Rwanda Army Over M23 Support
The United States government has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s military and four senior commanders over alleged backing of the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The move, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), escalates pressure amid
Oil Prices Jump 8% Amid Iran Strikes, Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices surged at the start of trading on Sunday, driven by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against military installations in the Gulf, disrupting the global energy supply chain.Traders anticipated a slowdown or halt in oil supplies from Iran and the broader Middle East. Recent attacks,
Analysts Warn Iran’s Leadership Crisis Could Lead to Prolonged Instability Rather Than Regime Change
Nyanza Daily | International Affairs International analysts are warning that even a dramatic blow to Iran’s top leadership is unlikely to result in rapid regime change, arguing instead that the Islamic Republic is structurally designed to survive shocks, leadership losses and external pressure. Commentators speaking on international media platforms described Iran as
Uncertainty Grows Over Iran’s Future Leadership as Succession Debate Intensifies
Nyanza Daily | International Affairs Speculation over who could eventually lead Iran has intensified amid heightened regional tensions, renewed public unrest, and growing international debate about the country’s political future. Analysts say the question of succession — long sensitive within Iran’s clerical establishment — is increasingly shaping both internal calculations in