Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland security forces have arrested a high-ranking Al-Shabaab judicial official and killed four militants in an operation targeting the group’s hideout near the town of Dhoobley in southern Somalia, authorities said Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Intelligence agencies across multiple nations believe Abdul Qadir Mumin, the head of IS-Somalia, has risen to lead the Islamic State (IS) network worldwide, signalling a possible strategic shift for the militant group.

Garowe (HOL) – The Puntland Counterterrorism Task Force announced on Saturday that an airstrike destroyed an ISIS explosives factory in the Shebaab Al-Miskaat mountains during an overnight operation on Friday.

An AP journalist was not allowed to cover a presidential press conference over the Gulf of America naming dispute Read Full Article at RT.com

Alexander Trufanov has been freed following diplomatic efforts by Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the footage provided by the Egyptian TV broadcaster, doctors and representatives of the radical party signed the relevant documents approving the transfer of hostages

Castel Malawi Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by replacing 2,500 trees as part of its ongoing tree restoration initiative at Mudi catchment area in Ndirande Township in Blantyre. This effort is part of the company’s broader reforestation program, which has planted 16,000 and aims to restore and manage critical water catchment areas […] The post Castel replants 2,500 trees at Mudi through reforestation initiative appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The traditional art of canoe building, once a defining aspect of life in Atchin Village on Malekula Island, is rapidly disappearing.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has found no error in the Supreme Court Judge Edwin Peter Goldsbrough's decision to stay the teachers' suspensions and terminations until the outcome of the Judicial Review (JR) case.

The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) is set to conduct a long-overdue review of the country’s Reserved and Restricted Investment Lists, with completion expected before June 2025.

The new Leader of the Opposition bloc, Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, has called for an investigation into the alleged sale of diplomatic passports involving some politicians.

The lawyer representing the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) in the Judicial Review (JR) case concerning the teachers' strike confirmed that they will file a contempt of court case against the Teaching Service Commission (TSC).

Canadians have always been a fixture on Saturday Night Live, the groundbreaking sketch comedy show that will mark its 50th anniversary with a special celebration show on Sunday.

A home renovation company endorsed by celebrity contractor Mike Holmes said Tuesday it is closing down, blaming CBC News coverage. 

Trump warned again that BRICS nations could face tariffs from the US if they set up their own currency

The agreement on the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine expired on January 1, 2025

The agency reported earlier in the day that temporary restrictions had been placed on civilian aircraft landing and take-off at seven airports across the country, namely at the airports of Astrakhan, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Grozny, Kaluga, Saratov, and Ulyanovsk

A total of 152 polling stations have been opened in Abkhazia’s 35 districts on the election day

The agency reported earlier that similar restrictions were lifted at the Russian airports in Kaluga and Ulyanovsk

WESTERN BUREAU: Prominent businessman Jason Russell has been elected president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), taking the helm of the 93-year-old organisation at a critical time for the city’s business community....

The Jamaica National – JN Foundation, through the JN Circle Morant Bay Chapter, recently outfitted the first-ever playground at Chapel Hill Basic School in its 60 years of existence. Principal, Nadine Richards-Gowie, expressed gratitude for the...

IN A tale of perseverance and determination, former ward of the State, Dr Kemar Henry, has defied the odds to fulfil his dream of becoming a dentist. The 29-year-old practitioner achieved this after pursuing the Doctor of Medical Dentistry...

FROM February 16-21, the Language Section of the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy (DLLP) in the Faculty of Humanities and Education (FHE) at the Mona campus of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will be hosting a series...

BARNES IS not an uncommon surname in Jamaica, but not many Jamaicans know about Isaac Edmestone Barnes and his great achievements. The first child of William and Amelia Barnes was born at Highholborn Street in Kingston in 1857, yet all his...

Danielle Lloyd broke down in tears on Friday as she revealed that she has been diagnosed with skin cancer.

The Swiss Parliament has maintained its prohibition on citizens serving abroad Read Full Article at RT.com

Some 260 people believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers are to be repatriated after they were rescued from Myanmar, Thailand’s army announced Thursday.

African leaders have started jetting into Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, to attend the 38th African Union summit which will be held on February 15 and 16, and will address several issues facing the continent, including the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels have gained territory. For VOA Africa, reporter Eskinder Firew has more.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Ma'awisley local defense forces have captured Mohamed Rashid Abdi Hussein, the former chairman of the Ganuribad area in the Hiiraan region, who was found carrying Al-Shabaab-issued receipts used for extortion.

Ukraine possesses vast reserves of mineral resources “critical” to the survival of the EU, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

A book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and a pre-booked RSS event, despite prior permissions and arrangements.

Days after BJP defeated AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, the law department sought details of all court cases filed by the outgoing AAP government against the Centre and LG. Over Rs 300 crore was spent on such litigation, and the new administration may consider withdrawing these cases.