Indonesia says Gaza “Board of Peace” talks paused due to Iran war. Senate rejects bid to require approval for further Iran war action. Some Senate Democrats may vote to fund the Iran war. The Israeli military said on Thursday morning it had begun a “large-scale wave of strike against infrastructure” in Tehran. Israeli military orders displacement in southern Beirut: The Israeli military issued an urgent displacement order for Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Thursday, telling residents to evacuate their homes immediately.

The Habesha Major Combo platter from Habesha Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant. — Erik Jarvis/Little VillageI finish the last bite of lentils I can manage, scooped up with a piece of fresh injera. “Do you want to try some Ethiopian coffee?” our server Asmeret asks me. They opened the restaurant at 3500 Merle Hay Rd in April 2025, determined to see more Ethiopian cuisine in the metro. Coffee service and tea at Habesha Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant.

A strong Ethiopian trio will head the women’s elite field of the 40th Haspa Marathon Hamburg on 26th April. Ethiopian women have produced the two fastest times ever in the history of the Haspa Marathon Hamburg. Fellow Ethiopians Ketema, Azimeraw and Kumeshi will be eager to add another major Ethiopian victory to the story of the Haspa Marathon Hamburg. A total of 20,000 marathon runners have entered the jubilee edition of the Haspa Marathon Hamburg. More information about the Haspa Marathon Hamburg is available at: www.haspa-marathon-hamburg.de

Safety alerts were issued in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah on Thursday evening as the UAE continues to deal with missile and drone strikes from Iran. Authorities had earlier called on people in Abu Dhabi to take shelter at about 7.15pm as air defence systems responded to further attacks. Six injured as drone attacks thwartedEarlier on Thursday, six people were injured by falling debris on Thursday after drones were intercepted by air defence systems in Abu Dhabi. The UAE's air defence systems have dealt with a daily barrage of missile and drone attacks since Iran launched its attack on the Emirates and other Gulf countries on Saturday. UAE air defences detected seven ballistic missiles on Thursday, the Defence Ministry said.

"It's quite a difficult circle to square for them," says Khair, the Sudanese political analyst. "The US has to figure out how to allay the concerns of, as well as appease, its foreign friends who are actively involved in this war, in particular Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. And it hasn't yet figured out how to do that."

Ethiopia’s government moved aggressively in 2024 by banning the import of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines while cutting import duties on electric vehicles. Since then, officials say EVs have grown from under 1% of new and used vehicles entering the country to about 6%, a share that sits above a reported global average of roughly 4%. For a net fuel importer, cutting gasoline and diesel consumption can also reduce exposure to global price swings and hard currency shortages. Alongside the ban, Ethiopia lowered import taxes to make EVs far more competitive. At Hallel Cars in Addis Ababa, a BYD Seagull hatchback has been listed at about 3.6 million Ethiopian birr, roughly $23,000.

JIMMA, Ethiopia — Jimma University and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have launched a long‑term partnership to enhance aviation sciences and aerospace engineering education and prepare the next generation of skilled professionals for the growing aviation sector in Ethiopia and throughout Africa. In 2026, Jimma University and Boeing will focus on classroom modernization, faculty training, workshops and student initiatives such as the Aerospace Innovation Challenge. Our partnership with Jimma University will ensure talent keeps pace with that growth, and we are proud to shape the future of next generation of aviation professionals together”. About Jimma UniversityJimma university (JU) is a public university widely recognized for its leadership in education, research excellence and its strong commitment to community-based education. In line with this legacy, JU has identified aviation and aerospace as priority sectors to drive national development and established Aviation Sciences and Aerospace Engineering Academy (ASASE).

Ethiopia has unveiled its first unmanned police station. It’s a fully digital space where citizens can report crimes without physically meeting an officer. The pilot project in Addis Ababa is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s push to modernise public services. But questions remain about access, trust, and whether technology can really improve everyday policing.

Rebels in Ethiopia’s restive Tigray region say they believe the federal authorities are preparing to “wage war” again the northern regional state. Tigray emerged from a two-year civil war in 2022 that saw federal forces, backed by militias and the Eritrean army, clash with rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A ceasefire held for more than two years, but there have been sporadic clashes between federal and Tigrayan forces since November last year. Federal authorities have accused the group of growing closer to neighbouring Eritrea, which maintains fragile relations with Addis Ababa. Analysts say a war would be devastating for all three players in a region where past conflicts have cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the country. The ministry stated that since the start of the Iranian attack, 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have been detected, with 175 missiles destroyed, 13 falling into the sea and one missile landing within the territory of the state. According to the statement released by the UAE’s Ministry of Defence on X, 941 Iranian drones have been detected, of which 876 were intercepted, while 65 fell within the country. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed. It advised people to obtain information from official sources in UAE and avoid circulating rumours or unverified information.

South African anti-apartheid activist Mousiuoa Lekota died on Wednesday at the age of 77. South African anti-apartheid veteran and former defense minister Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has died at the age of 77 after a long illness, his political party said on Wednesday. He served as South Africa's minister of defense from 1999 to 2008 and was also the national chairperson of the African National Congress, which governed the country after the first democratic election in 1994. It became the third biggest opposition party with just over 7 percent of the national vote and 30 seats in South Africa’s 400-member parliament. Tributes have poured in from across South Africa's political landscape.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says his government has “no intention of invading or attacking others” as he pushes for access to a seaport — an ambition that is stirring fresh tensions in the Horn of Africa. "We have no intention of invading or attacking others, but we won't be ashamed to ask for access to a port. However, Ethiopia will not fire a single bullet at Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti or Kenya. Ethiopia lost direct access to the sea when Eritrea gained independence in 1993. Abiy previously pursued a controversial maritime access deal with Somaliland, angering Somalia and heightening regional tensions.

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