Garowe (HOL) — Puntland and Somaliland on Wednesday carried out a rare prisoner swap involving 26 detainees without the involvement of any third-party mediator, according to a statement from Puntland authorities.

ISTANBUL - China on Wednesday lauded Somalia over its recent ban on Taiwanese citizens from entering the country, backing Mogadishu over Somaliland, a breakaway region.

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - A U.N. panel of experts charged with monitoring sanctions in Sudan is investigating how mortar rounds exported from Bulgaria to the United Arab Emirates ended up in a supply convoy for Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia fighters, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

A traffic warden with the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police has been relieved of duty after evidence emerged suggesting he engaged in espionage for payment while on the job. The state prosecutor is investigating the case, which dates back to 2012.

Chief Executive Officer of the French energy company Patrick Pouyanne considers Yamal LNG as a prime asset

Sergey Shoigu underscored the importance of collective action

As a result of the deal, Gazprom's stake in Sakhalinskaya Energiya increased to 77.5%

According to the Russian leader, Victory Day on May 9 is a special day for the entire country and almost every family

Sergey Shoigu noted that an effective means of combating terrorism is the continued consolidation of efforts by the global majority to counter its financing

The change, enacted by President Vladimir Putin, aims to honor the Soviet role in defeating Nazi Germany during Second World War Read Full Article at RT.com

Unlike Mikhail Gorbachev, Trump has no illusions about being liked. That’s what makes his disruption more effective – and more volatile. Read Full Article at RT.com

The event began on April 28 and over the course of three days welcomed more than 100 guests from 48 countries Read Full Article at RT.com

The back-and-forth around the agreement has dragged on for months, with the US pushing to recoup its costs for supporting Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

The US President is the only who can bring peace between Moscow and Kiev, the Ukrainian leader reportedly told Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

Drawing inspiration from Keynes's warning against clinging to outdated notions, the article provocatively suggests a future where a booming India could manage a stagnant Britain. This non-military arrangement, driven by economic self-interest, envisions India revitalizing British growth while preserving its political system and royal traditions. The proposal highlights existing Indo-British ties and the potential for mutual benefit.

The Supreme Court hears arguments over whether taxpayer dollars may be used to directly fund a proposed Catholic charter school in Oklahoma. The case could redraw the line between church and state.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a «fake Hindu» and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minister who visited the site twice in the run-up to the inauguration.

India's government approved caste enumeration in the upcoming census, sparking both support and controversy. Amidst tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi skipped Russia's Victory Day Parade, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attending instead. In Bangladesh, Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das received bail in a sedition case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Congressman Shri Thanedar for initiating impeachment proceedings.

The government has confirmed the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, a move welcomed by leaders across party lines. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the government's commitment to a transparent census, contrasting it with state-led surveys. While many leaders supported the decision, some like Tejashwi Yadav credited Lalu ji for initiating the fight for caste census.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed the union cabinet's decision to conduct a caste census, emphasising it as the initial step towards comprehensive social reform. He urged the government to provide a clear timeline for completion, highlighting public and political pressure as key drivers.

India is set to include caste enumeration in its upcoming census, a practice discontinued post-independence except for SCs and STs. This decision, driven by political and social demands, aims to provide insights into caste-based socio-economic disparities. The data could reshape affirmative action policies and address inequalities, though some fear it may reinforce divisions.

Police in Lilongwe have arrested Daudi Suleman, 18, on suspicion of possessing property believed to be stolen, with an estimated value of MK6 million. According to Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, the arrest followed a tip-off that a well-known young man, commonly referred to as Axonke or TWO Fresh, was selling a 58-inch JVC television […] The post Lilongwe Police Arrest Daudi Suleman for Possession of Suspected Stolen Goods Worth K6 Million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the heart of Zomba, beneath the arches of Great Hall, history echoed in full color as President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera addressed the University of Malawi’s 2025 Congregation today—not just as Head of State, but as an architect of a bold academic transformation Malawi has never witnessed before. Draped in the regalia of leadership and […] The post Cathedrals of Knowledge Rise Again: Inside Chakwera’s Grand Rebuilding of Higher Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  In a groundbreaking show of confidence in Malawi’s tobacco industry, Nyasa Tobacco Company (NTC), the country’s leading tobacco buyer, has made headlines by purchasing tobacco at a historic $3.30 per kilogram on the auction floors — the highest so far this season. Speaking during a tour of the AHL Auction Floors in Lilongwe on […] The post Landmark Pricing: Nyasa Tobacco Buys Leaf at Historic $3.30 on Auction Floors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

TEHRAN – The head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ad interim Representative in Iran, Monika Oledzka Nielsen, have discussed ways for enhancing collaborations in different sectors including health, education, nutrition, and natural hazards to improve living conditions of refugees.

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide relief services to those injured during the massive explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday.

TEHRAN – Supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund, mega-dose vitamin A supplementation program, being implemented across the country for four years, has reached two million children under the age of 5 so far.

TEHRAN –The minister of internal affairs of Turkmenistan, Muhammet Hydyrow, has announced the country’s readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian anti-narcotics police in combating drugs.

TEHRAN - The world stands at a critical crossroads in the battle against hunger, with climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity threatening global food security.

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The initiative is aimed at increasing Arctic birth rates, the local authorities have said Read Full Article at RT.com