Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has renewed its criticism of the United Nations’ 2023 decision to lift a decades-long arms embargo on Somalia, arguing the move has destabilized the region, after Puntland authorities seized a vessel allegedly transporting weapons last week off the coast of northeastern Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held his third meeting with leaders of the Somali National Salvation Forum on Sunday, as the federal government seeks to resolve mounting political tensions over constitutional reforms and the country’s electoral future.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has rejected Ethiopia’s request to participate in an upcoming multinational military exercise in Somali territorial waters, citing violations of international law and the country’s sovereign maritime rights.

TEHRAN – The head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Ali Teymouri, and the resident representative ad interim for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, have discussed ways to boost joint efforts on managing natural resources and mitigating climate change impacts, particularly sand and dust storms.

TEHRAN – Iran and China will support the implementation of ten research projects by faculty members following the fifth joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).

TEHRAN – The fourth nanotechnology summer school will kick off on July 23 and is scheduled to run for two months.

TEHRAN – Iran has joined the Strasbourg Agreement Concerning the International Patent Classification (IPC), an international treaty that establishes a standardized system for classifying patents and utility models.

This is the shocking moment a hiker was trampled by a herd of cows after allegedly poking one with a walking stick.

This has been a fifth earthquake in a row in this region, the Telegram channel of the Kamchatka branch of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences has said

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany struck a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015 to address the crisis over its nuclear program

Brussels could reportedly force rental and corporate fleets to switch to EVs by 2030 Read Full Article at RT.com

Puerto Rico’s new law includes a prison sentence of 15 years, a $50,000 fine, and the revocation of all licenses and permits for violators Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin earlier said that Kiev will soon receive a first batch of long-range missiles it helped to finance Read Full Article at RT.com

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Phonk has quietly become the soundtrack of global internet cool – even as its creators remain obscure and under-credited Read Full Article at RT.com

On the third day of the Sussexes' quasi-royal tour of the country in August 2024, they visited a lively African drumming school in a suburb of the port city of Cartagena.

An investigation has revealed that at least 312 asylum seekers have been charged with 708 alleged offences in just three years - including rape, sexual assault, attacking emergency staff and theft.

A new government model to estimate peatland emissions and their impact on climate change could provide a new perspective on the problem — and spark new discussions about solutions.

An influx of new artists coupled with rising costs are hurting some professional tattoo businesses in Montreal. While artists are adapting to the market, others are reconsidering their future in the profession.

While Indigenous leaders and workers absorb the shock of this week's layoffs, industry observers say the scaling back of production at Ekati is a reflection of challenges facing the diamond industry.

EXCLUSIVE: A fed up shopkeeper says he's had enough of sitting back while criminals help themselves to his stock and now deals with them himself.

The Singapore Police Force's Airport Police Division (APD) and Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) have been piloting a new police patrol robot named Gibson since early July.This indoor robot, which was built to enhance police presence and improve officers' mobility, can also be used as a means of transport.During the demonstration to the media on Wednesday (July 16), Gibson operated within Changi Airport Terminal 4 in its dual-mode operation — autonomous and ride.The autonomous mode compromises of in-depth cameras, 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) cameras and Sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging) techniques that allow Gibson to determine its location, safely navigate the indoor environment and avoid collisions.This indoor robot is also equipped with a «safety bubble» feature, which functions as a proximity detector. This means it can stop and sound a horn when it detects that someone is too close or obstructing its path.

Bihar Police, in collaboration with Kolkata Police and STF, have apprehended Taushif alias Badshah, the primary suspect in the Paras hospital murder case where Chandan Mishra was fatally shot by gunmen. Nishu Khan and two others were also detained, revealing the murder conspiracy was hatched at Khan's residence.

Prime Minister Modi is set to visit the UK and the Maldives from July 23-26, strengthening international ties. In the UK, he'll meet PM Starmer and King Charles III, aiming to sign a Free Trade Agreement. Subsequently, he will visit the Maldives as a guest of honor at their Independence Day celebrations.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin with a contentious atmosphere as the opposition INDIA bloc and the BJP-led government clash on issues like the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, and foreign policy. Several bills are slated for consideration, including those related to sports governance, geoheritage sites, and mining regulations.

Astonished staff at the Metropole Hotel in Blackpool allegedly walked in on a Syrian man romping a migrant woman during a room inspection.

US officials have sought to tackle “obscene overspending” in the media sphere Read Full Article at RT.com

The Israeli army opened fire at two GHF sites in the southern Gaza cities of Khan Younis and Rafah

Alexander Gordeyev said that during the last 24 hours, the adversary lost an ammunition distributing point and 28 unmanned aviation command centers

Leonid Sharov said that units from Battlegroup West continue to implement the special military operation’s combat tasks

According to it, a recent visit by US Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg to Ukraine points to this development of events

The Saudi royal, known as the «sleeping prince,» sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident while he was studying at a military college in the UK

The 35-year-old Canadian woman was one of some 100,000 revelers attending the annual electronic music festival in the Belgian town of Boom that began on Friday.

A Bengaluru resident humorously highlighted the city's infamous traffic congestion in an Instagram post. The post claims a traveler reached Dubai while the poster was still stuck in Bengaluru traffic. This relatable scenario sparked a massive online discussion, with many users sharing similar experiences of traffic delays rivaling international flight times.