Mogadishu (HOL) — The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Maj. Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, on Saturday visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in the Lower Shabelle region, praising their critical role in the recent liberation of Sabiid and Anole towns from Al-Shabaab militants.

Las Anod (HOL) — A high-level conference to finalize the formation of the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo regional state is set to officially open on Sunday in Las Anod, the capital of the Sool region.

Jowhar (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral Commission on Sunday launched the voter registration process in Jowhar, the interim capital of Hirshabelle State, as part of the country’s transition toward a “one-person-one-vote” electoral system.

India eagerly awaits the return of its first astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, from the International Space Station. His Dragon spacecraft is set to undock on Monday, with a Pacific Ocean splashdown expected Tuesday. Shukla's family in Lucknow is preparing a grand welcome, with his mother planning his favorite home-cooked meals.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to review a petition on July 15 challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's directive for QR code displays at businesses along the 'kanwar' path, revealing owner identities. Academic Apoorvanand Jha and others filed the public interest litigation, alleging discriminatory profiling. The court had previously suspended similar orders from BJP-led states, citing privacy concerns for shop owners.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed reports of illegal migrants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar being registered as voters in Bihar, questioning the credibility of the sources. He accused the BJP-led NDA of being responsible for any dubious names on voter lists, calling the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) an "eyewash.

In Odisha, a college student's self-immolation after alleged ignored sexual harassment complaints prompted swift action. The state government pledged to cover medical expenses and formed a high-level committee for investigation. The accused HoD and Principal have been suspended, and the accused teacher is now in police custody, with initial evidence supporting the student's claims.

For more than two decades, the couple appeared to have a normal marriage, raising two children in a pretty home by the Thames in west London.

The 22nd edition of the World Aquatics Championships is taking place from July 11 to August 3, 2025 in Singapore

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WASHINGTON (AP): A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organisation’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups...

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Local walking group Pa Pa Zao, founded by comedian-director Jack Neo, held their third anniversary celebrations for a cause at Punggol Coast Mall early on Sunday (July 13) morning.An estimated 3,000 participants attended the event, which kicked off at about 8am with warm-up exercises followed by a walk — naturally.Organised in partnership with the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), the theme for the event was Life Unstoppable, and featured games, performances and appearances by around 80 celebrities and personalities.The event was also graced by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Law Edwin Tong.

Election Commission officials in Bihar have identified numerous individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during voter list revisions. This verification process aims to exclude illegal migrants from the electoral roll, with citizenship status checks beginning in August.

Malawi’s economy is facing a worsening crisis marked by surging inflation, growing food insecurity, record-breaking fiscal deficits, and stalled reforms — all exacerbated by election-year pressures, the World Bank’s latest Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) warns. The July 2025 report paints a grim picture: economic growth has slowed to just 1.8% in 2024, and is projected […] The post Malawi’s Economy in Deep Trouble, Urgent Reforms Needed — World Bank Warns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to Battlegroup Spokesman Leonid Sharov, three electronic warfare stations, a Rada radar station, four Starlink satellite communication terminals, and five ammo depots belonging to the enemy were also struck

In particular, 34 people were killed that waited for rations near a GHF distribution station in the south of Rafah, the TV channel said

«Continuing systemic murders near aid distribution points of Zyonist-American forces affirm their criminal role in the siege, hunger and murders of our people», the movement said

The ministry recalled that, under the Chinese presidency of the SCO, on September 1, a meeting of the Council of the Heads of State of the SCO will be held in Tianjin to be followed by a SCO Plus summit

Russia’s top diplomat flew in from North Korea where he stayed on a three-day working visit in the coastal city of Wonsan

The Russian foreign minister and the North Korean leader agreed that rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula were caused by the West increasing its military activity

Princess Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, waved as she received a standing ovation after arriving on Centre Court on Saturday.

Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, had curated a chilling portrait of grief on social media for months after allegedly shooting her mother Kristin and stepfather James Brock dead back in February.

The PAP Community Foundation (PCF) held their annual family day event at the Singapore Expo today (July 13) in celebration of Singapore's 60th year of independence.Held under the theme Bridging Generations, Inspiring Our Future, the event saw over 4,000 participants in attendance - a mix of seniors, educators and children from PCF's service arms - with 2,025 taking part in the PCF SG60 jigsaw puzzle challenge and setting a new Singapore Book of Records.The record for the largest number of people to complete a jigsaw puzzle was previously held by 1,716 individuals at Ci Yuan Community Centre.PCF Family Day 2025 Chairperson Yeo Wan Ling said the puzzle represents what PCF stands for.«Just like pieces of a puzzle, each of us plays a unique and important role in our community. When we work closely together, we create something stronger, something wholesome,» she said during her opening speech.«That is what PCF has been doing across generations, across all these decades, helping families come together in new and meaningful ways, building the Singapore that we know and love today.» 

US President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case Read Full Article at RT.com

France will give New Caledonia more autonomy, following riots and a decades-long independence movement Read Full Article at RT.com

UK police have arrested dozens suspected of supporting the banned Palestine Action group Read Full Article at RT.com