Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in coordination with international partners, has carried out operations in Hiiraan, Middle Shabelle, and Galgaduud regions over the past three days, killing at least 11 al-Shabaab members and destroying vehicles and military equipment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his Independence Day greetings, emphasizing the commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and hoping for peace in Ukraine.

Rahul Gandhi launched the «Vote Adhikar Yatra» in Bihar, protesting alleged voter roll manipulation by the Election Commission ahead of state elections. The 16-day yatra, supported by Mahagathbandhan allies, aims to raise awareness and protect voting rights. Tejashwi Yadav emphasized ensuring no voter is excluded, while Gandhi accuses the EC of collusion with the BJP, a claim the EC denies.

Amidst allegations of electoral roll errors and «vote theft,» the Election Commission has urged political parties to address concerns during designated periods. The EC refuted claims of collusion and manipulation, emphasizing the importance of timely scrutiny and correction of voter lists. Rahul Gandhi has launched a «Vote Adhikar Yatra» in Bihar, protesting alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision.

Heavy rain in the capital area yesterday caused water to flood into the basement of Kjarvalsstaðir, where the Reykjavík Art Museum stores part of its collection.

The final ceremony in the great 80th anniversary commemorations of the Second World War came to a tearful conclusion on Friday, writes Robert Hardman.

«If European leaders receive a peace plan from Trump, even partial agreement to it by individual members of the pro-Ukrainian coalition will ruin it and significantly reduce Ukraine's opportunities,» Dubinsky said

On August 15, a summit between Russia and the US took place at a military base in Alaska

Italy’s former ambassador to Brussels Elena Basile observed that Europe remains detached from this irreversible process

«We will continue to strengthen sanctions and wider economic measures to put pressure on Russia's war economy until there is a just and lasting peace,» the document says

If the relations of US and Russiad steadily improve, then @obviously it will eliminate the need of America imposing the secondary sanctions on India," the Robinder Sachdev said

Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day announcement of a simplified GST structure, dubbed GST 2.0, aiming for cheaper daily-use items, has sparked a political clash. The Congress party claims the idea as their own, referencing their 2024 manifesto and Rahul Gandhi's past calls for similar reforms.

EAM welcomed Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, congratulating him on his appointment. Highlighting the 10th anniversary of the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership, he praised RoK's support after the Pahalgam attack and said discussions would cover «defence, security, business, economics, connectivity, people-to-people relations.»

A political clash erupted between Congress and BJP. This happened after NCERT released new modules on Partition. The modules placed blame on Congress. Congress refuted the claims. They accused Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League of collaboration. BJP accused Congress of avoiding inconvenient history. NCERT stated Congress accepted Partition plans. They underestimated Jinnah.

An immediate ceasefire to the war in Ukraine had long been a bedrock demand by the U.S., Ukraine and their European allies.

The couple, along with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, reportedly plan to relocate to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge property.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) seized four e-vaporiser pods suspected to contain etomidate during a joint enforcement operation in City Hall.On Saturday (Aug 16), AsiaOne was among the media invited to visit a seemingly quiet, unassuming building along Coleman Street.The authorities raided two public entertainment establishments at the location during the wee hours of the morning.Upon the media's arrival at around 1.15am, a crowd was seen leaving the building with some people seemingly agitated and a few even hurling expletives.At one point, some were also heard shouting incoherently from the higher floors.The first establishment raided by police and HSA officers was a smaller area which had multiple private karaoke rooms.Upon entering the premises, two suspects were seen seated in adjacent rooms while facing away from the doors. 

In most cities around the world, traffic jams are a frustrating but orderly affair—lanes are (mostly) respected, signals are (usually) obeyed, and drivers yield to emergency vehicles. But in Mogadishu, Somalia’s bustling capital, traffic operates under an entirely different set of rules—or rather, a near-total absence of them.

Garbaharey (HOL) – The 10th Brigade Command of the Somali National Army (SNA) in Gedo has barred soldiers from entering Garbaharey town with weapons during holidays or for personal reasons.

«It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory. International borders must not be changed by force,» the statement says

According to CNN, such guarantees, modeled on Article 5, could be offered with the support of the US and the EU if a peace agreement is reached

The American leader informed Western partners about the results of the summit in Alaska, according to a joint statement released by the EC

Robert Fico emphasized that the most important outcome of the summit was simply that the two leaders met

Foreign tourists had to be rescued in Þórsmörk last night after their car became stuck in a river with a strong current.

From the nation’s founding, Americans have debated the size and grandeur of the presidential residence.

The new push focuses on temporary, emergency shelters rather than lasting supports and would cut people off services after two years.