Garowe (HOL) — A security guard assigned to the Speaker of the Puntland Parliament was injured on Wednesday night in a clash with police forces in Garowe, the capital of Puntland.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Lower House Parliament failed to convene on Wednesday after falling short of the required quorum, as tensions rise over an expected no-confidence motion targeting Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe).

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubbaland administration has strongly rejected the outcomes of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting concluded in Mogadishu on Wednesday, accusing the Federal Government of attempting to interfere in its internal affairs and undermine its leadership.

Washington wants to move away from the “obsession” with the Ukraine-backed 30-day ceasefire, according to US VP Vance Read Full Article at RT.com

A Kenyan court has sentenced smugglers who tried to ship 5,000 rare ants overseas Read Full Article at RT.com

AfriForum and its allies have met with the coalition government’s leading party to discuss matters of “common interest” Read Full Article at RT.com

The two countries stand against neo-Nazism and militarism, the president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Caracas «will continue conducting diplomacy of peace, promoting brotherhood and advocating the right of nations to self-determination,» Nicolas Maduro underscored

Twenty-five countries reported mpox cases, with 90% of them being confirmed from February 2024 to February 2025

Marochko added that service members from Ukraine’s psychological and information warfare centers were also active in the area

An Ethiopian embassy spokesperson told TASS on Wednesday that the president would represent the country at the Victory Day parade on May 9 and would also participate in a reception that Russian leader Vladimir Putin planned to hold

India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, striking «terrorist infrastructure» in Pakistan

Malawians may finally breathe a sigh of relief as inflation begins to ease, according to the latest announcement from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). In a statement signed by MPC Chairperson and RBM Governor Dr. Mafuta Mwale, the committee noted that inflation—which had been relentlessly rising—has begun to […] The post Sigh of Relief as Inflation Pressure Eases — But Will Prices Follow? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[UN News] A UN food convoy has successfully delivered vital supplies to support tens of thousands of displaced people affected by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to humanitarian teams on the ground.

[New Times] Parliament is reviewing a new healthcare services bill intended to update Rwanda's health legislation, last revised in 1998. The proposed law introduces changes aimed at improving access, patient rights, and the regulation of modern medical practices.

Following India's strike on terror camps in Pakistan under 'OPERATION SINDOOR', a disinformation campaign was launched by Pakistan. Pro-Pakistan social media and political figures spread fake news, including false claims of military victories and downed Indian jets. Fabricated videos and images were circulated to mislead the public and distort reality, aiming to manipulate perceptions across the region.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked Pakistan's false claims of striking an Indian military base in Amritsar, exposing the circulated video as wildfire footage from Chile in February 2024. PIB also refuted claims of shooting down an Indian Rafale jet, clarifying the image was old and unrelated to 'Operation Sindoor.

Following Indian airstrikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a loud explosion was reported in Lahore, leading to temporary flight suspensions in Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot. 'Operation Sindoor,' a tri-service mission, targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, asserting India's right to act against cross-border terrorism.

Pakistan's defence minister, Khwaja Asif, faced scrutiny on CNN after claiming Pakistan shot down five Indian jets during Operation Sindoor. He cited social media as his source, drawing a sharp response from the anchor. This followed India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, responding to the Phalgam attack that killed 26 people.

Tensions escalate along the India-Pakistan border following «Operation Sindoor,» a retaliatory strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK. Indian armed forces targeted LeT and JeM bases with precision weaponry after the Pahagalam attack. In response, the government convened an all-party meeting, led by key ministers, to brief the opposition on the situation and diplomatic efforts.

Two people have been arrested after a video of a man getting violently attacked went viral, according to the police on Wednesday (May 7). A 31-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested for their alleged involvement in a case of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with common intention and suspected drug consumption. In the 49-second video posted on Facebook on Tuesday, the victim can be seen handing over a plastic bag to a man in what appears to be a transaction. After a few words were exchanged, the victim then appears to return the man his banknote while tapping on his phone. However, the man receiving the handoff suddenly delivers an uppercut to the victim, sending the latter's glasses flying. The man follows this up with a flurry of blows, causing the victim to reel backwards and collapse on the ground, as punches continue to rain down upon him. As the victim tries to right himself, the attacker kicks him in the head, knocking him back against the wall. The victim's bloodied face and hands and face are shown as the video ends.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has signed a contract with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to acquire two more Invincible-class submarines, growing its fleet to six from 2034 onwards.  The procurement of two additional submarines was previously announced by Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Committee of Supply 2025 debate in Parliament on March 3.  «Four submarines are not optimal for a submarine fleet,» said Dr Ng. He explained that submarines are subjected to more rigorous and frequent maintenance cycles as they operate under intense pressure. This is in turn affects operational time. «This is why most navies that operate submarines have more than four — Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam», added Dr Ng.  The Republic of Singapore Navy started building four custom-made Invincible-class submarines, in Germany, in 2017. Two of the four existing submarines, the RSS Invincible and RSS Impeccable, were commissioned in September 2024 and have begun operations in Singapore waters. 

SINGAPORE — Cardinal William Goh is one of 133 cardinals from about 70 countries — and the first Singaporean — choosing the new pope in the papal election that starts on May 7 at the Vatican. The 67-year-old head of the Catholic Church in Singapore also has a shot at becoming the next pope, like the other cardinals gathered in Rome to pick the leader for the 1.4 billion Catholics globally. Cardinals are second in rank only to the pope in the Church's hierarchy. After the pope dies, all cardinals under the age of 80, who are known as cardinal electors, come together to choose the new pope. They typically choose someone from among their ranks. Pope Francis, who died on April 21, elevated Cardinal Goh to a cardinal in 2022. Cardinal Goh is the first and only Singaporean to be appointed a cardinal so far, and he heads the 395,000-strong Catholic Church here. One of six children of a housewife and a clerk, Cardinal Goh grew up in a zinc-roofed house in Hougang and later worked as a forex dealer before he answered the call of priesthood. He was ordained as a priest in 1985 at the age of 27.

A group of MEPs are planning to participate in Victory Day celebrations during a two-day trip to Moscow, dpa has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has delivered a pointed message to the European Union from Moscow’s Red Square Read Full Article at RT.com

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. says the federal court system must be able to “check the excesses of Congress or the executive.”

Republican AG Ken Paxton has led an effort to probe alleged voter fraud. Latino leaders and others have criticized his investigation as politically motivated.

La première grosse houle de l'année a été saluée comme il se doit. Nos surfeurs n'ont pas hésité à braver des vagues de 3 à 4 m tubulaires. Du grand art pour du grand spectacle.

According to the ANI agency, «Indian land troops responded proportionally»

According to the Hindu, the meeting was attended by envoys from Russia, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and non-permanent members

On April 2, US President announced plans to impose customs duties on products from 185 countries

This will be Washington’s first trade deal after it imposed customs tariffs