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Mogadishu (HOL) — Ma’awisley militia forces from Somalia’s Hiiraan region are advancing toward the Al-Shabaab-held district of Aadan Yabaal in Middle Shabelle.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Wadajir Party leader and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has called on the Federal Government of Somalia to provide urgent military assistance, weapons, and supplies to local fighters confronting the Al-Shabaab militant group in the Hiiraan region.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Across Africa and the Middle East, aviation is entering a defining decade. Passenger demand is rising, new safety mandates are coming into force, and maintenance bottlenecks are driving up operational risks. For airlines and operators working in high-growth but resource-stretched environments, the margin for error is narrowing.

While African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks at Malaysian pig farms have driven up pork prices there since the start of the year, some supermarket chains and Singapore pork suppliers here say local supply chains remain stable and unaffected. The FairPrice Group told AsiaOne that it is not currently impacted by the recent swine fever outbreak in Malaysia.  «We encourage customers not to stockpile pork as we have ample stocks in our warehouses,» its spokesperson for the supermarket giant said.  Meanwhile, a spokesperson for supermarket chain Sheng Siong said: «Our main source of chilled pork comes from Australia, but we will keep a close watch on the developments in Malaysia.»  An ASF outbreak earlier this year at farms in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor - one of Malaysia's largest pig-producing regions - has resulted in the monthly culling of 30,000 pigs, reported The Straits Times.  It was the latest woe that has since caused severe disruptions to pork supply in Malaysia, with the disease also infecting swine in Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang, Johor and Penang.

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The settlement of Maryino in the Sumy Region and the settlement of Novoolenovka in the DPR were liberated through decisive operations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that negotiators or other authorized US officials keep raising new issues, which seriously disrupts the negotiation process

The French Foreign Ministry subsequently denied allegations of trying to meddle in the presidential election in Romania

The volume of extra-budgetary investments will amount to more than $272 mln, Alexander Novak added

Majid Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that Iran would never compromise on enrichment

TEHRAN – A total of 134 earthquakes were recorded across the country from May 10 to 16, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN –The National No-Tobacco Day is scheduled to be held in the country from May 24 to 30.

TEHRAN – First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has called for artificial intelligence development in Islamic countries based on the three main principles of multilateral cooperation, scientific synergy, and shared infrastructures.

TEHRAN –Over 32 specialized medical centers are benefitting from Persian medicine across the country to increase the chance of infertility treatment, Nafiseh Hosseini-Yekta, the director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office, has said.

Joe Biden broke his silence on his cancer diagnosis with a social media post on Monday morning.

[New Times] Last week, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, citing easing inflationary pressures and a cautious outlook on the current global trade policy shifts.

[Zimeray & Finelle Avocats] Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo's wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddi, flew with him to Luanda, Angola, last night after the family were released by coup leaders Family's release came after human rights lawyer Francois Zimeray brought a lawsuit in the French courts against their captors alleging torture and kidnapping African Union (AU) leaders were involved in intense diplomatic efforts in recent days

The Supreme Court rejected a Sri Lankan national's plea to settle in India after serving a seven-year sentence under UAPA for LTTE links, stating India, burdened with a large population, cannot be a 'dharamshala' for foreign nationals.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal in New Delhi on Monday. This upgrade addresses shortcomings of the previous system, offering a more user-friendly and efficient experience for OCI cardholders.

Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army responded strongly to Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in significant damage to terror infrastructure and no Indian casualties. Indian army officials confirmed that the operation was a calculated strike aimed at destroying enemy terror sites and posts aiding infiltration.

Jan Suraaj Party, founded by Prashant Kishor, appointed former BJP MP Uday Singh as its first national president on Monday. This decision comes as the party gears up for its first electoral contest in the upcoming Bihar polls later this year. Kishor had previously stated he would not hold any official position within the party.

Following Rahul Gandhi's questions about Indian jets shot down by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, Shivraj Singh Chauhan urged prioritizing the nation over party politics. BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan accused Gandhi of echoing Pakistani propaganda and distrusting the armed forces. Gandhi questioned Jaishankar's remarks on informing Pakistan before strikes, prompting MEA clarification about the timing of the warning.

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'You asked, we listened': Don Don Donki brings back plastic bags Plastic bags are making a comeback at Don Don Donki. The Japanese discount chain stopped selling them in Singapore last October as part of its plans to improve sustainability efforts... » READ MORE 2. 'Gaslighted the victim': Judge sentences actor Ian Fang to 40 months' jail for sex with 15-year-old

Workers' Party (WP) members Andre Low and Eileen Chong have been declared elected Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs), the Elections Department (ELD) announced on Monday (May 19). Low, 33, contested the Jalan Kayu SMC against People's Action Party's (PAP) Ng Chee Meng and lost, but received the highest percentage of votes (48.53 per cent) amongst the unelected opposition candidates. WP also contested the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) to receive the second highest percentage of votes (47.37 per cent) amongst the unelected opposition candidates. They had lost in the four-cornered fight against the PAP. The team, consisting Eileen Chong, Faisal Manap, Dr Ong Lue Ping, Jimmy Tan and Michael Thng were contacted by the Returning Officer Han Kok Juan on May 9 and asked to determine among themselves the candidate to be declared elected as NCMP by May 19, according to ELD's media release. The WP team informed the Returning Officer on Sunday (May 18) that they would nominate Chong, 33, as the candidate to be declared elected as NCMP.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex-trafficking trial continues on Day 6, with former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard expected to testify.

Medical experts have declared it is 'inconceivable' that former President Joe Biden 's 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer was not caught earlier.

Amy Childs has sparked concern among fans on Instagram on Sunday as she showed off her recent weight loss in a glamorous pink minidress. 

In the original show, which aired in 2005, the Banker was only present in phone calls to the host, Noel Edmonds.

Keir Starmer declared he is drawing a line under 'stale debates' as he hosted EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in London .

Gary Lineker has ended his long-standing association with the BBC after quitting the corporation on Monday following his views on social media.