On July 1st, Somalia marked 65 years of independence. It was a day of patriotic reflection, of remembering the Somali Youth League (SYL), the young visionaries who dared to imagine a sovereign nation long before independence was won. But this year’s celebration carried a sobering contradiction. While more than 40,000 Somali students sat for national secondary school exams—a testament to the resilience and aspiration of the country’s youth—two recent graduates drowned trying to migrate abroad in search of work.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out Tuesday in the town of Beled Hawo, as Somali federal forces and troops aligned with the Jubbaland administration clashed for the fourth time in 10 days as the sides struggle for territorial control in the Gedo region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Taiwan has rejected China’s condemnation of its recent maritime cooperation agreement with Somaliland, calling Beijing’s objections baseless and reaffirming its commitment to regional security and international partnerships.

She is charged with calling for actions against Russia and evading her obligations under the Russian foreign agents law

Earlier, the US president proposed making the Scottish port of Aberdeen the main oil hub of the United Kingdom

According to the latest figures, Kiev loses over 1,255 troops along engagement line in past day

All the participants of the meeting agreed that the issue was long overdue, the agency said

«Andrey Yermak and Kirill Budanov ‘snapped a salute,’ while securing promises from the Anglo-Saxons to let them keep their present positions,» the SVR pointed out

Paramedics rushed to St Pancras Station at around 8.40pm and the man was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries'.

Mr Trump, unsurprisingly, did most of the talking as he freewheeled from subject to subject. Here we take a look at what he said.

The US President spoke about his love for the British Royal Family, especially King Charles III, before making a seemingly pointed follow-up remark about 'not great people' outside the UK.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- To effectively counteract growing Jihadist activities on the continent, U.S. troops have to be present in the region to work with their African partners. This was said by Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General John W. Brennan, during an online briefing on Monday.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- To effectively counteract growing Jihadist activities on the continent, U.S. troops have to be present in the region to work with their African partners. This was said by Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General John W. Brennan, during an online briefing on Monday.

Officer Didarul Islam, 36, was shot in the back and killed by a gunman seen carrying an M4 assault rifle near a midtown Manhattan office building that houses the NFL on Monday.

Vikram Doraiswami, the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, defended India's oil purchases from Russia. He cited long-standing security ties and energy needs. Doraiswami addressed concerns about a potential India-Russia-China pact. He clarified it was a past trilateral meeting format for security coordination. He emphasized India's desire for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended Mallikarjun Kharge's expression of disappointment at being overlooked for the CM post in 1999, emphasizing Kharge's dedication to the Congress party. Shivakumar acknowledged the importance of expressing emotions but cautioned against doing so publicly.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ceasefire announcement made by US President Donald Trump. She questioned the government's accountability and accused them of prioritizing politics over public interest. Gandhi Vadra referenced Operation Sindoor and the understanding reached between India and Pakistan to end the conflict.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra clashed with government MPs over the Pahalgam terror attack victims' identity, emphasizing their Indian nationality amidst interruptions highlighting their Hindu faith. She criticized the government's response to the attack, questioning the security arrangements and accusing them of providing refuge to terrorists.

During a Lok Sabha debate, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Home Minister Amit Shah for invoking Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi, accusing the Centre of evading accountability for the Pahalgam attack.

During a Parliament discussion on Operation Sindoor, Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal likened Pakistan to India's «wife,» sparking laughter and controversy. His remark followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on the successful operations against terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing Pakistani involvement.

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The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) Limited has expressed concern that many youths are inadvertently undermining their access to NEEF loan opportunities due lack of knowledge and power ownership mindset on the accessed loans. Humphrey Mdyetseni, Chief Executive Officer for NEEF, sounded the alarm on Sunday in Blantyre during an awareness session for stakeholders (youths) […] The post NEEF Sounds Alarm: Youths Underutilizing Billions in Loan Opportunities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a glaring act of defiance and disregard for public service ethics, Masuko Thawe, a board member of the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), is pushing ahead with his political ambitions despite failing to officially resign from his lucrative board position within the stipulated timeframe. Thawe, who is eyeing the parliamentary seat for Likoma […] The post SCANDAL AT NOCMA: Masuko Thawe Defies Resignation Deadline, Dives into Politics Anyway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.