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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 05 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777 Freighters in Fleet Expansion Push

Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for Boeing 777 freighters, adding to its long-term cargo growth strategy as global air freight demand remains structurally important for trade flows. The deal underscores the carrier’s ambition to reinforce Addis Ababa’s role as a major African logistics hub while modernizing capacity for heavier, longer-haul cargo missions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM IST

Explosions Heard in Addis Ababa After Ethiopia Bans Drone Flights

Residents in Ethiopia’s capital reported hearing explosions late on Tuesday, hours after authorities imposed a ban on drone flights in Addis Ababa and surrounding areas. The developments come a week after fighting broke out north of the capital between the army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups, sharpening fears that the conflict could widen toward the political center of the country.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Explosions Reported in Addis Ababa After Ethiopia Bans Drone Flights

Multiple explosions were heard in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, after authorities imposed a ban on drone flights, according to local reports. The developments come one week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups, sharpening fears that the conflict could spread closer to the political center.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:42 PM IST)

Drones Hit Ethiopia’s Capital as Rift With Eritrea Deepens

Ethiopia’s capital has come under drone attack as tensions with Eritrea deteriorate sharply, according to reports that point to a widening regional crisis. The diplomatic rupture raises the risk that the conflict in Ethiopia’s north could spill further across the Horn of Africa, drawing in neighboring states and complicating already fragile security dynamics.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:54 AM IST)

Explosions Heard in Addis Ababa After Drone Flights Are Banned Amid Rising Tensions

Residents in Ethiopia's capital reported hearing explosions on Tuesday, a day after authorities announced a ban on drone flights in Addis Ababa and surrounding areas. The developments come as the federal government faces a widening security challenge, with fighting having erupted north of the capital last week between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

Rubio Urges Restraint as Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Rise and Rights Group Reports Civilian Deaths

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for restraint amid rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, as fresh reports of civilian deaths deepen fears of a wider conflict along the volatile border. The warning comes amid mounting diplomatic concern that local clashes could escalate into a broader regional confrontation with severe humanitarian consequences.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 09:34 AM IST

Eritrea Urges UN to Step In as Tensions with Ethiopia Rise Again

Eritrea has called on the United Nations to intervene in its escalating standoff with Ethiopia, warning that the dispute risks sliding into renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia, meanwhile, has told the UN that its actions are defensive, underscoring the widening diplomatic rift between the two neighbors. The exchange comes amid broader instability in northern Ethiopia, where fighting in Tigray has eased in some areas but remains deeply volatile.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM IST

Ethiopia Warns Eritrea It Will Defend Its Territory After Troops Cross Border

Ethiopia has warned Eritrea that it will defend itself after truckloads of Eritrean soldiers were seen crossing into Ethiopian territory, sharply raising tensions along one of the Horn of Africa’s most volatile frontiers. The reported movement of troops, coupled with Ethiopian drone strikes, signals a rapid and dangerous escalation that could destabilize an already fragile regional security environment.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 12:44 PM IST

Ethiopia Warns Eritrea It Will Defend Its Territory After Troops Cross Border

Ethiopia has warned Eritrea that it will defend itself after truckloads of Eritrean soldiers were seen crossing into Ethiopian territory, escalating a fragile border situation in the Horn of Africa. The reported movement of troops comes amid claims that Ethiopia has responded with drone strikes, raising the risk of a wider confrontation between two militaries with a long and violent history.

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