Las Anod (HOL) — Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye was elected President of Somalia’s newly formed Northeastern state on Saturday, following a contested election in Las Anod.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also recalled that the final report of the Russian parliamentary commission investigating the establishment of US-run biological laboratories in Ukraine made a significant contribution to exposing these activities

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova remarks came in response to Merz’s statement that Germany is effectively «in a conflict» with Russia, allegedly because Moscow is destabilizing the country and conducting interference operations online

Authorities confirmed that a pre-trial investigation into the murder has been opened

According to Vasily Prozorov, the former Verkhovna Rada speaker led «hundreds of self-defense militants» and fighters from the Right Sector (banned and designated as a terrorist organization in Russia), and played a central role in the escalation of violence on February 18, 2014, during the Maidan events

«It stems from the Maidan and post-Maidan periods, post-Maidan politics, and the current regime,» Artyom Dmitruk pointed out

PM Modi is in China for the SCO summit, meeting Xi Jinping and other leaders. A US court deemed Trump's tariffs illegal, challenging his trade policy. Operation Sindoor saw the IAF's precision strikes prompting Pakistan's ceasefire request. Zelenskyy condemned the murder of ex-speaker Andriy Parubiy.

TEHRAN – Over 80 health officials and senior managers from across Iran gathered in Hamadan for a 3-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop to enhance immunization service delivery and improve vaccine coverage across the country.

TEHRAN – The 2024 World University Rankings (WUR) report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has included 72 Iranian universities, up from 69 in 2023.

TEHRAN – The ‘National Cheetah Day’ is celebrated annually on August 31 to raise awareness about the significance of safeguarding and increasing the existing population of Asiatic cheetahs in the country.

TEHRAN – The Rescue and Relief Organization of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is holding disaster preparedness and response training courses for some 85,000 rescuers, relief, and rapid response teams.

Rebekah Baptiste was found unresponsive on a highway in Holbrook, Arizona, in July, following months of alleged torture at the hands of her parents.

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari recounted Operation Sindoor, revealing that fewer than 50 weapons strikes by the IAF on Pakistani military targets compelled Islamabad to request a ceasefire by May 10. These precision strikes, some hitting targets untouched even in the 1971 war, demonstrated India's air dominance and strategic planning, effectively conveying a strong message while minimizing collateral damage.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan refuted Donald Trump's «dead economy» remark, citing India's 7.8% GDP growth in April-June. BJP leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for supporting Trump's statement, highlighting the strong economic figures as evidence of India's progress under Prime Minister Modi's leadership towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation.

Tianjin is preparing to host the SCO Summit, with President Xi Jinping welcoming leaders including PM Modi and President Putin. Against a backdrop of global tensions heightened by US tariffs, the summit aims to project China as a stabilizing force and foster unity among the Global South. Discussions will likely encompass counterterrorism, trade, and a multipolar world order.

In ‘Celebrating a Cultural Icon’, The African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/ Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB) is staging the 2025 Annual Olive Lewin Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, September 11, at 10 a.m. at the ACIJ/JMB, located at 12 Ocean...

WASHINGTON, DC: It was billed as the ‘Party with a Purpose’, and it lived up to the promise. Last Saturday in New York City, more than 600 members of the Jamaican diaspora and friends of Jamaica gathered for a grand celebration of the island’s...

Imagine the scenario; you are at your high-profile job where you have been a standout employee and loyal servant to the company for decades. Becasue of a change in upper management, you find yourself the subject of an investigation. You expect...

[ISS] Africa's continental free trade area offers long-term promise, but expecting it to quickly compensate for US trade losses may be unrealistic.

[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- At the first meeting of the Sudanese transitional government in the capital Khartoum, two months after its recapture by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) under the command of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the focus of the debate was on post-war reconstruction, economic recovery, improving the security situation, and supporting the voluntary return of displaced persons to their areas of origin.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Fresh airstrikes have targeted suspected Al-Shabaab hideouts in central Somalia near the border of the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions, security sources said on Friday.

Horse riding champion Abigail Garside was discovered in Harrogate, North Yorks, on August 18, the morning after toasting the marriage milestone with husband Samuel at luxury spa retreat.

Frontotemporal dementia, the disease affecting actor Bruce Willis and 60,000 other Americans, is caused by a gradual decline in the areas of the brain linked to personality and language abilities.

There was a time when the Captain's Club Hotel in Christchurch, Dorset, might have welcomed the likes of former beauty queen Samantha Williamson (pictured, as Miss UK in 2003).

[New Times] The Government of Rwanda has ratified a $27.95 million (approx. Rwf40 billion) loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development to support the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Aviation Skills (CEAS).

[New Times] Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) Secretary General, Wellars Gasamagera, has reaffirmed the commitment to good relations with Uganda's ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

During his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi faced black flag protests from BJYM workers over alleged remarks against PM Modi. In a surprising gesture, Gandhi offered candies to the protesters. He also accused the BJP, RSS, and Election Commission of 'vote chori' during the ongoing electoral roll revision, claiming it's an attack on the Constitution.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has approved a proposal to install three wheels from the Puri Rath Yatra chariots in the Parliament premises. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) presented the proposal during Birla's visit to Puri. Each wheel will represent the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra, symbolizing Odisha's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Akhilesh Yadav has criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's claim about Indians sharing the same DNA for 40,000 years, turning it into a political jab during a rally in Bihar. Yadav referenced the BJP's losses in Uttar Pradesh and called for a similar defeat in Bihar, while also pledging support to Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming assembly polls.

A Belgian court has denied bail to Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for the Rs 6,300-crore PNB fraud, citing flight risk. The CBI argued successfully against his release, emphasizing his history of evading legal proceedings. His extradition hearing is scheduled for mid-September, while Nirav Modi, also implicated in the scam, remains in custody in London, contesting his extradition.

Le lieutenant Kelly Ondo Obiang, ancien membre de la Garde Républicaine(GR), a recouvré la liberté ce jour, samedi 30 août 2025, après plusieurs années de détention. Cette libération marque un tournant notable dans le paysage politique et judiciaire gabonais. Pour rappel, le lieutenant Ondo Obiang s'était fait connaître le 7 janvier 2019, lorsqu'il avait tenté un coup de force en prenant le contrôle de la Radio nationale pour annoncer la mise en place d'un "Conseil national de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

What began as an overseas call which she would normally ignore turned into a elaborate and manipulative scam — one that cost her $250,000, nearly wiping out her life savings. Speaking to the media at Police Cantonment Complex on Aug 18, the woman, who wished to be known only as Tan, recounted how a scammer impersonating an Air China officer first reached out to her in April this year. «I am usually cautious about calls from China. Most of the scam calls come from there,» said the mother of one, who is in her 40s. «But this one didn't ask for money upfront. They were just verifying my identity at first.»Tan, a Singaporean, shared that the caller claimed there were irregularities involving flight cancellations and insurance claims under her name.When she denied any involvement, the caller suggested that her identity might have been stolen and advised her to file a report with the Chinese police.

Scam victims in Singapore lost less money in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with the number of cases declining for the first time since 2021.Releasing the mid-year scam and cybercrime statistics on Saturday (Aug 30), the police said the total amount that victims were cheated off in 2025 — $456.4 million — dropped by 12.6 per cent from $522.4 million in 2024.The overall number of scam cases also fell, from 26,563 to 19,665 in the same period. While the dip in cases and money lost from scammers had buckled an upward trend observed over the past four years, the police said that the scam situation “remains of concern”.

Las Anod (HOL) — Lawmakers of Somalia's newly formed Northeastern state are set to elect a president and vice president on Saturday in Las Anod, marking a critical step in the region’s political transition.