Sana’a (HOL) — The Somali Embassy in Yemen has resumed issuing passports after an eight-year suspension, addressing long-standing demands from Somali citizens living in the country who have struggled to obtain official travel documents.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has announced the reopening of more than 50 roads in the capital, Mogadishu, which had been closed for years due to security concerns. According to a statement from the Federal Government on Saturday, the decision follows a comprehensive security assessment and aims to ease severe traffic congestion and improve the daily lives of residents. The government emphasized that the move seeks to strike a balance between maintaining public safety and restoring the free movement of people and goods across the city. For years, the closure of key routes—particularly those near government buildings and diplomatic missions—has hampered urban mobility, restricting access to schools, hospitals, markets, and businesses. Authorities said the reopening of these roads is expected to ease traffic flow, boost local economic activity, and help restore a sense of normalcy to city life. The government also urged the public to cooperate with security forces to ensure the process is carried out safely and efficiently.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has defended the ongoing demolitions, asserting that the Banadir Regional Administration is legally responsible for managing land in the capital. Speaking at the Presidential Mosque after Friday prayers, President Mohamud dismissed opposition claims that the federal government is forcibly displacing residents, stating that all land-related matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Banadir Regional Administration. “Mogadishu will no longer be a cramped city where Al-Shabaab can hide, bodies cannot be taken for burial, or fire trucks cannot pass through,” President Hassan Sheikh said, emphasizing that the measures aim to improve security, order, and infrastructure in the city. The president acknowledged that some demolitions and relocations have affected residents but described them as necessary for Mogadishu’s long-term safety and development. He added that citizens who possess valid ownership documents have the right to defend their property claims through the courts. In recent months, federal government forces have demolished homes and displaced families in several parts of Mogadishu, including the Dab Damiska (Fire Brigade) area of the Wadajir district. Earlier this year, a government decision to relocate a cemetery in Mogadishu to make way for a new Somali Navy base sparked public outrage, with families asked to exhume the remains of their relatives. Opposition figures, including former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, have criticized the government’s approach, accusing it of corruption and mismanagement. They argue that these practices undermine public trust and call for greater transparency and accountability in the management of public lands and resources.

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Takaichi gained a total of 183 votes, while Koizumi garnered 164

Takaichi received 185 out of 341 votes, while her rival, Shinjiro Koizumi, son of ex-Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, gained 156 votes

On September 29, the White House unveiled the US president’s comprehensive plan to resolve the Gaza conflict

Explosions were reported in the Chernigov Region last night

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated earlier that Moscow could give a tit-for-tat response to the Ukrainian military’s attacks on the ZNPP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled youth-centric initiatives exceeding Rs 62,000 crore, significantly impacting poll-bound Bihar. Key launches include the Rs 60,000 crore PM-SETU scheme to modernize ITIs, new vocational labs, and enhanced financial aid for students. Modi also inaugurated a skill university and dedicated NIT Patna's Bihta campus, underscoring a commitment to youth empowerment and skill development.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demanded the confiscation of Rahul Gandhi's diplomatic passport and legal action, following Gandhi's criticism of the Indian government's «attack on Indian democracy» during a visit to Colombia. Dubey compared Gandhi's «baseless statements» to controversial figures, also slamming Congress for opposing climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's NSA arrest and recalling the party's historical actions during the Emergency.

Three persons aged between 17 and 27 were charged for the alleged trafficking of etomidate e-vaporiser pods on Saturday (Oct 4).In a media statement, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said its investigation on a suspected male etomidate abuser on Oct 2 led the agency to two of his alleged suppliers, Vernette Heng Cui Teng, 23, and a 17-year-old female teenager, who cannot be named as she is protected under the Children and Young Persons Act.A total of 64 and 16 e-vaporisers and related components suspected to contain etomidate were seized from the residences of Heng and the 17-year-old respectively. Further investigations led HSA officers to the 17-year-old's supplier, 27-year-old Amir Shah s/o Anwar Shah. Four e-vaporisers and related components suspected to contain etomidate were seized from his residence. Amir was also alleged to have supplied etomidate pods to another female abuser via Telegram.Both etomidate abusers were fined on the spot and will be required to attend rehabilitation if their e-vaporisers are found to have contained etomidate.

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai affirmed in Mauritius that India's legal system operates under the rule of law, not «bulldozer justice,» citing his verdict against executive overreach. He underscored the Supreme Court's role in upholding this principle through landmark judgments, ensuring equality and human dignity. Gavai emphasized the rule of law as an evolving ethical framework guiding governance.

[New Times] Rwanda's ambition to electrify 20 per cent of bus fleet by 2030 is both bold and timely. At a moment when climate concerns are reshaping global policy, the government's push for clean mobility demonstrates foresight and a commitment to sustainable growth.

[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has denounced persistent attacks by the Congolese government coalition on densely populated areas, saying the offensives have killed civilians and displaced many others in Walikale, North Kivu.

[RFI] The death sentence handed to former president Joseph Kabila has deepened political and regional divisions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, exposing the fragile balance between demands for justice and hopes for peace.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Centre for approving only ₹260 crore for Wayanad landslide relief, a fraction of Kerala's ₹2,221 crore request. She stressed that human suffering should not be politicized. Meanwhile, CM Pinarayi Vijayan stated the sanctioned funds haven't arrived, and Kerala's demands for national disaster status and loan waivers remain unaddressed.

As is the tradition among the women known as Israel 's 'eyes on the border', Shahaf Nissani was allowed to choose who attended her farewell 'tea time' feast before her last shift on the border.

Wearing a red coat, the former cabinet minister appeared glum as she sheltered under an umbrella for the service, close to the synagogue in Middleton Road, Crumpsall.

Over 40 leading real-estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real-estate investment opportunities during ‘Keys to Paradise’, a showcase hosted by D.C. Association of...

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), in partnership with global digital transformation firm Digitopia, is offering a free digital and artificial intelligence (AI) readiness assessment for local businesses. The initiative builds on a...

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Michelle Pinnock, regional director for Region Four of the Ministry of Education, is urging Rotary Clubs and other volunteer groups to help students move beyond simply being “good” academically, warning that complacency has...

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THE JAMAICA Music Museum (JaMM) is now hosting an exhibition called ‘African to Jamaican – Music...

Adhava Arjuna, general secretary of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) and president of the Basketball Federation of India, arrived in Dehradun on Saturday to participate in the National Sub-Junior Basketball Tournament amid the row against his deleted social media post in the wake of the Karur stampede.

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Israel has accepted Trump’s plan for the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas Read Full Article at RT.com

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Five people have registered as candidates

«They can't for various reasons, for the disclosure of technology, should they fall into Russian hands, should they land unexploded, and so forth,» said Patrick Henningsen, a geopolitical analyst, journalist and founder of the 21st Century Wire portal

SINGAPORE — A total of 44 people, including 34 pupils, across two pre-schools of the same brand have developed gastroenteritis symptoms — with one child hospitalised for a day — and the authorities are investigating.From Sept 18 to Oct 1, 20 pupils and four employees at E-Bridge Pre-School in Dawson Road reportedly developed such symptoms, according to a joint media reply by the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Oct 3.Among them, one pupil was hospitalised on Sept 26 for a day. As at Oct 1, 12 children and four employees have recovered and returned to the school, according to the statement.«Preliminary investigations suggest that this outbreak is likely caused by norovirus, a virus that can spread from person to person and cause gastroenteritis,» the three agencies said.Gastroenteritis, which is a medical condition where the stomach and intestines are inflamed, is commonly known as stomach flu or food poisoning.People can get infected through contact with other people, or through contaminated food or water.