Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking private vendors to help operate and maintain Somalia’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has praised the recent restoration of full diplomatic ties between Somalia and Ethiopia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's oil exploration project, conducted by a Turkish-owned research vessel off the Somali coast, is set to conclude by April 2025, according to Abdulqadir Mohamed Aden, chairman of the Somali Petroleum Agency.

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut urged Congress to take the lead in maintaining the INDIA-bloc alliance, emphasizing their elder brother role. He highlighted the alliance's success in the 2024 elections but pointed out the lack of post-election meetings and communication issues.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring year-round access to the Sonamarg resort. The Rs 2,400 crore project improves connectivity in the Ladakh region, aiding defence logistics and socio-economic development. The tunnel works with the under-construction Zojila tunnel to enhance travel efficiency and road connectivity.

AAP launched a new campaign song titled “Phir Kejriwal Nu Chun Lo” celebrating Lohri and highlighting achievements in health, education, electricity, and water supply. This is in addition to their previous anthem “Fir Layenge Kejriwal.” BJP countered with two songs criticizing AAP’s expenditure and promoting their own vision for Delhi’s future ahead of the February 5 elections.

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the Indian Army's readiness along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, LOC in Pakistan, and Manipur. He highlighted operational preparedness, reconciliation efforts, and enhanced surveillance. Transformation into a self-reliant force by 2047 aligns with national development goals.

A group of tourists, including several from Singapore, lost over $15,000 worth of luxury goods after they were stolen from their tour bus in Europe. One of the five victims, surnamed Huang, told Shin Min Daily News that she joined an 11-day Europe tour with her mother, which started on Dec 13.  There were a total 33 people in the tour group, which visited several countries including France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.  Huang, 38, recounted that the incident happened at about 9pm, when the group left the bus for dinner.  The secretary realised her newly-purchased items, including a Saint Laurent bag worth $2,734, were gone after the group returned to the bus some 45 minutes later. Huang said she placed her purchases inside her luggage, which was stored inside the vehicle's storage compartment, before leaving for dinner.  When she returned, her entire luggage was missing.  «It was the first time I bought a [branded] bag, and it was lost so quickly. It was heartbreaking,» said Huang.

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Means of objective control recorded a direct strike on an enemy motor vehicle, as well as two strikes on armored vehicles

By 8:00 a.m. Moscow time the price of Brent futures contracts had extended gains to 1.83% trading at $81.22 per barrel

In December 2024, trade turnover between the two countries went up by 7.1% month-on-month to $21.97 bln

US President-elect Donald Trump said on January 7 that Greenland should join the United States in order to ensure national security and protection against the Chinese and Russian threats

It is specified that the radar destroyed by the Russian National Guard was a US-made portable counterbattery radar station designed to detect, identify and determine the location of enemy artillery guns, mainly mortars and rocket launchers

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with Dr. Badr Abdel Atty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss enhancing regional stability and deepening cooperation between the two nations.

Mikel Arteta is a manager with a reputation for meticulously exploiting the finest margins - but now Arsenal's season threatens to flounder because he left the most vital commodity of all to chance.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Police in Somaliland arrested two men on Saturday, accused of killing their mother in the Habaaslay area of the Togdheer region on December 23, 2024.

The BJP released a poster depicting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as the villain 'Mogambo,' accusing AAP of being anti-Purvanchal. In retaliation, AAP posted a spoof video mocking BJP. This exchange is part of their ongoing social media battle ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5.

Delhi HC rebukes AAP-led government for its delayed response to CAG's liquorgate report, pointing out significant regulatory lapses and substantial financial losses incurred between 2017 and 2021. The CAG report flagged licensing irregularities, pricing discrepancies, and compromised regulatory measures in the excise policy implementation.

Asian refiners, tanker operators, traders, and port executives are facing significant disruptions after the US imposed stricter sanctions on Russia's oil industry. China and India's refiners, major importers of discounted Russian crude, are particularly affected, with China’s teapots considering alternative mechanisms to manage the impact.

Four of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone

According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage

Air raid sirens went off in the Kiev-controlled part of the Zaporozhye Region in the early hours of Monday

A total of 7,345 fixed-wing UAVs were shot down over 35 Russian regions outside the special military operation zone in 2024

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A survey found nine in 10 drivers think at least some headlights on cars on the road today are too bright

In a clip that has gone viral, Nurmagomedov is seen sitting in the exit row. But staff - said to be from Frontier Airlines - were apparently 'uncomfortable' and wanted to move him elsewhere.

He was among 29 people arrested by authorities who have vowed to prosecute looters to the full extent of the law.