Mogadishu (HOL) — The Commander of the Somali National Army’s Ground Forces, Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, visited frontline positions in Middle Shabelle this week to commend troops for recent battlefield successes against al-Shabab militants.

Djibouti (HOL) — President Ismail Omar Guelleh joined government officials and hundreds of citizens on Thursday to mark the 48th anniversary of Djibouti’s independence from French colonial rule.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro departed for Qatar on Saturday, marking the first-ever visit by the breakaway region head of state to the Gulf nation.

The group continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defense and defeated the manpower and equipment of the formations of two mechanized brigades and an airborne assault brigade of the Ukrainian army

The Italian Tourism Ministry estimated the economic impact of the event at $1.12 billion

«The Yemeni armed forces conducted a high-quality military operation,» said Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the movement

«The trend is obviously neo-Nazi,» Maria Zakharova noted

«A suicide bomber drove a car packed with explosives into a convoy of soldiers,» an administration official told AFP

Le Ministre des Transports, de la Marine Marchande et de la Logistique, Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, a reçu en audience, ce jeudi 26 juin 2025, l'ambassadeur de France au Gabon, S.E Fabrice Mauries. Cette audience a été l'occasion pour les deux personnalités de passer en revue les différents partenariats entre la France et le Gabon, notamment dans le secteur ferroviaire. Cette rencontre vient renforcer les liens de coopération bilatérale entre les deux pays. MTMML - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

In an era where safety precautions and online abuse are often part of the job, young American lawmakers wonder if politics is just too dangerous as a career.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the agency “bloated,” yet as violence spiked in the Middle East, staff say they’ve been asked to work extra hours.

Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission to cancel Bihar's voter list and create a new one based on pre-1987 documents. He alleged this is a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters and deprive them of welfare benefits. Yadav stated he discussed the issue with opposition alliance members, ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

Customs officials at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport in Mauritius were stunned to discover 14 kilos of cannabis concealed in the young British boy's bag on Sunday.

The wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who last month gave birth to her fourth child, Poppy, was admitted for two nights this week.

Slouching down in the seat of her car, Christine Colbert hid her face beneath a wide-brimmed hat and a pair of oversized sunglasses.

A Hamas supporter with a £600 a week cannabis habit has been jailed for nearly six years after he called for Jews to be 'burnt alive'.

Steaks could cost more expensive on weekends if dynamic pricing becomes normal practice, a top restauranteur has warned. 

A female law student was allegedly gangraped on her college campus in South Kolkata, igniting widespread outrage and a political battle between the TMC and BJP. The BJP strongly criticized Mamata Banerjee, alleging a failure to protect women, while the TMC defended its swift police action and accused the BJP of politicizing the incident.

Derek O'Brien and Asaduddin Owaisi have strongly criticized the Election Commission of India's voter verification drive in Bihar and West Bengal. They allege it's a disguised attempt to implement the NRC, potentially disenfranchising many, especially the poor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the ‘Dharma Chakravarti’ title at Vidyanand's centenary. The event took place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. It marked the start of a year-long tribute. Vidyanand's contributions were showcased. He designed the Jain Flag and Emblem. The centenary will feature cultural, literary, and spiritual programs.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has entered the Constitution debate, affirming the Preamble's unchangeable nature. This follows the RSS's call to review 'socialist' and 'secular' terms, sparking political clashes. While BJP leaders support the review, the opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, accuses the RSS-BJP of undermining the Constitution and promoting a hidden agenda.

BJP criticized the TMC government following a reported gangrape at a Kolkata law college, alleging the main accused's connection to TMC. Sambit Patra claimed the incident appeared state-sponsored due to the accused's TMC affiliation. BJP President JP Nadda formed a committee, including Satpal Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi, to investigate the matter and submit a report.

SINGAPORE - A spike in cabin theft cases in Asia has been blamed on members of organised crime groups, who catch short-transit flights - including trips to Singapore - to steal small items from passengers.Hong Kong has been one of the worst hit, with 169 cases of in-flight theft involving HK$4.32 million (S$700,000) in valuables recorded in the first 10 months of 2024 - a 75 per cent increase from the same period the previous year.In an interview with The Straits Times, Assistant Commissioner M Malathi, who is commander of the Airport Police Division (APD), said that in-flight theft cases are difficult to detect and investigate.She said syndicate members, who work in pairs to steal from unsuspecting passengers, often catch a flight out of Singapore soon after landing at Changi Airport.«They will only take some cash and maybe one or two cards. They won't take your whole wallet, because if they do, it is easier to notice,» said AC Malathi, who added that the authorities have a short lead time before the suspects leave on an outbound flight.

A 56-year-old woman was found dead at the foot of an HDB block in Clementi on Friday (June 27).Photos of the scene on Xiaohongshu, also known as Rednote, showed that a portion of the walkway next to Block 441A had been cordoned off by the police. PHOTO: Xiaohongshu/Keshui Chong Ai Mo Ji In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 441A Clementi Avenue 3 at 10.50am on June 27, where a woman was found lying motionless.She was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play, and investigations are ongoing.[[nid:719591]]syarifahsn@asiaone.com

Eye care-device giant Alcon officially opened its expanded state-of-the art manufacturing and logistics facility in Tuas Biomedical Park on Friday (June 27) morning. This brings Alcon's investments in Singapore to more than US$600 million (S$765 million) since it began operations in Singapore back in 2005.  The completed Tuas facility is one of the Swiss-American firm's largest high-tech manufacturing sites with Industry 4.0 capabilities, advanced automation and smart manufacturing systems to meet the increasing global demand for its contact lenses.  

As well as the Health Secretary creating clearer lines of accountability, the public will be asked to flag emerging issues by submitting reviews after each appointment through the NHS App.

The Nebraska lawmaker’s district, which includes Omaha, is seen as a key battleground for Democrats as they attempt to retake the House in next year’s midterms.

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[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda plan to sign a landmark truce agreement in Washington on Friday, marking a potential turning point after decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The US-brokered deal aims to halt hostilities and pave the way for deeper economic cooperation between the two neighbours.

[RFI] Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital. The protests have been going on since Wednesday, to denounce a power grab by longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé and demand his resignation.

Une nouvelle étape majeure semble se dessiner dans le soutien américain à l'intégrité territoriale du Royaume du Maroc. Le représentant républicain Joe Wilson (Caroline du Sud), en coordination avec le démocrate Jimmy Panetta, a introduit au Congrès un projet de loi bipartite visant à désigner le Front Polisario comme organisation terroriste étrangère. Intitulé “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act”, ce texte entend dénoncer le rôle déstabilisateur du Polisario dans la région du (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Présents aux côtés du Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, S.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, à la 32ème assemblée annuelle d'Afreximbank à Abuja (Nigéria), quatre membres du gouvernement, à savoir Henri Claude Oyima, Gilles Nembe, Philippe Tounangoye et Louise Ovono, respectivement Ministre d'État, Ministre de l'Économie, des Finances, de la Dette et des Participations, Ministre des Mines et des Ressources Géologiques, Ministre de l'Accès universel à l'Eau et à (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Séjournant dans la capitale nigériane à l'occasion de la 32ᵉ Assemblée annuelle de la Banque africaine d'import-export (Afreximbank), le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a pris part ce jour à la cérémonie de clôture de cette importante rencontre économique panafricaine. Placée sous le thème « Bâtir l'avenir sur des décennies de résilience », cette édition met l'accent sur l'accélération des opportunités commerciales, la (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

As the Treaties make no specific reference to forests, the European Union does not have a common forestry policy. Therefore, it remains primarily a national competence. However, the EU has established a European forest strategy and supports many actions that have a significant impact on forests in the EU and in non-EU countries. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP