Mogadishu (HOL) — Sonja Nientiet, a German nurse abducted seven years ago in Mogadishu while working for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has appeared in a new video pleading for her immediate release.

Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that airstrikes on March 25, 2025, killed several ISIS-Somalia operatives in northern Somalia, near the Golis Mountains. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Somali government. No civilian casualties were reported, according to AFRICOM.

This week on The Horn, Alan talks with Crisis Group’s Somalia expert Omar Mahmood about what the impact of a major Trump pivot on Somalia could look like, as well as Al-Shabaab’s new offensive and the recent thaw in Ethiopia-Somalia relations.

WilmerHale on Thursday said it would pursue “all appropriate remedies” to what it called an unlawful order.

The Russian president has proposed placing Ukraine under a temporary international administration as a possible way to resolve the conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian leader described the conflict as complex and demanding a «careful approach»

As the Russian President noted, not only the United States can be Russia's interlocutor on this issue

They are acting inconsistently, constantly trying to fool, Russian President said

The Russian leader added that the strategy of developing the Navy and shipbuilding until 2050 is in the works

«There are grounds to think that we will finish them off,» the Russian leader said

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Delhi Police head constable and a constable for taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a complainant. They had demanded Rs 5 lakh to not implicate the complainant in a drug case. The SHO has been suspended.

Jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, imprisoned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, has approached Delhi High Court seeking relief from paying Rs 1.45 lakh a day for transportation and security arrangements while attending the Parliament session. Rashid, who won the Baramulla seat from prison, argues that the costs imposed are excessive and beyond his financial capacity.

Jack Dolan,15, was left severely brain damaged after he threw himself off Stone Pier in Margate and landed headfirst on the water last summer, now his family may sue his carers.

In previously unseen footage, a stoic Scarlett Jenkinson can be seen responding to officers' questions with repeat lies as she denies all knowledge of the attack.

Hollywood's once happily married couple announced the end of their 27-year marriage in September 2023. Now DailyMail.com can reveal they are at an impasse with their divorce proceedings.

Russian president has reminded that current authorities in Ukraine are illegitimate as there were no elections held Read Full Article at RT.com

The US administration’s rhetoric on the potential Denmark annexation should be taken seriously, Russian President Vladimir Putin says Read Full Article at RT.com

President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow’s trust in the EU capitals has been broken, but expressed cautious optimism toward Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights with safeguards. Vaishnaw also announced India's forthcoming introduction of its first indigenous semiconductor chip amid a growing electronics manufacturing sector.

Nagpur police have arrested Faizan Khatib, linked to a radical Islamist group, for allegedly instigating riots on March 17. His arrest follows those of Fahim Khan and Hamid Engineer, who are charged with sedition. The riots led to one death and significant property damage.

India and Russia's relationship continues to thrive with expanding economic cooperation and trade exceeding $60 billion, despite challenges. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted India's balanced stance on the Ukraine crisis, while both countries prioritize strengthening their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

A 32-year-old woman, Gauri Khedekar, was found dead in a suitcase in Bengaluru, with her husband Rakesh Khedekar apprehended in Pune after fleeing. The couple had recently moved to Bengaluru, and the motive behind the murder is under investigation. Forensic experts have collected samples from the scene to aid the ongoing investigation.

[WFP] KINSHASA -- 2.5m more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs

In his words, the United States has entertained the idea since the 1760s

The president went on to say that certain Western politicians and party leaders flaunt their green agenda and environmental concerns, but «do quite the opposite in reality»

«Technical consultations between Russia and the United States are to continue,» the source said

«I condemn the killing of Alexander Fedorchak, Andrey Panov, and Alexander Sirkeli and call for a thorough and transparent investigation,» Audrey Azoulay said

«We will build new surface ships and submarines, and improve their performance» and «they need to correspond to present-day standards and to be, of course, combat-ready and effective in the near term,» he said