A brewing standoff between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Jubaland State over the latter’s decision to defy a switch to one-man one-vote electoral system is nearing armed confrontation, Somalia-based media organisations reported on Tuesday.

The Islamic Association of North America (IANA) convened its annual General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, on November 22-23, bringing together representatives from 39 Islamic centers across the United States under the theme “Unity in Times of Trials.” The event attracted a diverse group of Imams, scholars, community leaders, and representatives from humanitarian organizations, all focused on fostering collaboration and addressing the pressing challenges facing Muslim communities.

Former England rugby union player James Haskell, who attended Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in Windsor in 2018, has described the Royal Family as 'very dysfunctional'.

A 57-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a tractor was driven through a flooded high street in Tenbury Wells during Storm Bert.

Six people were taken to hospital after a chain collision occurred on the PIE towards Tuas on Tuesday (Nov 26) morning. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident involving five cars and a van, which occurred before the Jalan Bahar exit at about 7.15am. A 53-year-old male car driver and five van passengers aged between 26 and 61 were conscious when taken to hospital, said the police. SCDF said it conveyed five people to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and one to National University Hospital. A clip uploaded to Facebook shows a line of vehicles at the left-most lane of the expressway. The front and rear bumpers of some vehicles appear dented. Police investigations are ongoing.

When AsiaOne polled readers living in Singapore on their concerns, daily expenses, healthcare, transport, housing, and raising children topped the list. They were also concerned about job security. Acknowledging these challenges, we wanted to find out how Singapore is doing in areas of interest and concern to citizens: what's working, and what's changing? To do this, we turned to the latest Singapore Public Sector Outcomes Review (SPOR) that was published on Nov 1, 2024. To our surprise, we found many initiatives that have been introduced or enhanced in recent years. Here are some important takeaways: Health and Wellness While the prevalence of obesity and high blood pressure have increased, we made progress reducing the prevalence of high cholesterol and diabetes since 2019. More Singaporeans are taking charge of their health, with over one million residents enrolled in Healthier SG with a primary healthcare provider. Additionally, healthcare remains affordable for all through subsidies, MediShield Life and MediSave.

La deuxième Assemblée Générale du Réseau des Femmes Médiatrices d'Afrique Centrale (REFEMAC), se tient à Malabo du 26 au 27 novembre 2024. Le Gabon, à travers le Réseau National des Femmes Médiatrices de Paix du Gabon (Renafem-Ga), prend part à ce rendez-vous de la Guinée Equatoriale. Le Renafem-Ga est représenté par sept médiatrices. Il est conduit par sa présidente Elisabeth Ngoua Mbina et l'Honorable Pépécy Ogouliguende, Présidente du Comité des Sages. La capitale de la République de (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Colleen Zamba, Malawi’s Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), has once again found herself at the center of a corruption scandal, exposing a growing pattern of self-aggrandizement and abuse of office. This time, the allegations revolve around an inflated deal for air conditioners at her Capital Hill office, which appears to have been manipulated […] The post Colleen Zamba: The face of corruption and primitive accumulation in Malawi’s Civil Service appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The former president’s warning follows reports that discussions have been held in the US about Ukraine obtaining a nuclear arsenal  Read Full Article at RT.com

A speedboat collision with a submerged log has resulted in multiple fatalities and left dozens missing in southern Nigeria Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has argued that the risks of sending troops to Ukraine would outweigh any benefits Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine has fired several US-supplied long-range missiles at targets in Russia’s Kursk Region over past three days, the ministry said Read Full Article at RT.com

European Commission VP Borrell has argued that the EU must uphold international law and arrest the Israeli PM and his former defense chief Read Full Article at RT.com

At Quebec's rental tribunal offices in Montreal's east end, tenants and landlords were visibly frustrated by the limited scope of their hearings and the time it takes to be heard as the number of cases skyrockets.

Emily Walstrom was expecting to lay her father to rest this month, but instead, she says his cremated remains are stuck in a Canada Post facility in B.C., delayed by the ongoing national postal strike.

At the request of the PETI Committee, the Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs prepared this briefing to present the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, which is the European Commission's policy framework for implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The strategy includes an ambitious set of actions and flagship initiatives until 2024 in various domains, linked to the UNCRPD. Five of the seven flagship initiatives have already been implemented, and the two remaining ones are expected to be published by early 2025. Most of the other policy actions included in the Strategy are also completed by 2024. Despite significant efforts to implement the UNCRPD across the EU, persistent gaps remain between persons with and without disabilities, for example, when it comes to poverty, access to jobs, inclusive education, housing, or healthcare services. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

The Seychelles Coast Guard vessel, Saya de Malha, left on Monday on its latest recovery mission of fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the island nation's waters, namely the outer islands.  The crew, who will be participating in the 21-day mission, was seen off at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base by Jean-Francois Ferrari, Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, and Dr. Jan Robinson, the chief executive of the Seychelles Fisheries Authority (SFA). In addition to a scientific observer and a senior fisheries scientist from the SFA,  four students and a lecturer from the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) are taking part in the recovery mission. This is the third FAD Watch recovery expedition since the Sustainable Indian Ocean Tuna Initiative (SIOTI), the SFA, and the Spanish Association of Tuna Freezers (AGAC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in July 2023. Keeping drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) from becoming stranded and entangled in coral reefs, shallow water habitats, and coastal zones is the goal of the MOU. The area of focus for this third mission will be the outer islands, where the crew will intercept and recover FADs at drift that pose a risk of stranding in the shallow marine habitats. Fish aggregating devices are man-made and usually floating wooden structures with hanging nets to attract fish. These rafts can either be free-floating, known as drifting FADs, or anchored to the seabed, known as anchored FADs. Undersea life and marine creatures, including turtles and sharks, congregate around FADs and can become entangled in the floating nets attached to FADs. During the send-off, the CEO of the SFA provided the crew with everything they required for their trip. These consisted of neoprene vests, water shoes, and sunscreen. Robinson told the students to thoroughly appreciate the experience while keeping in mind their main purpose which is to collect as many FADs as possible «You've got all the tools at your disposal and what we want to see at the end of the mission is a lot of important information coming back from you, in particular from SFA to provide that information to us,» said Robinson. He added, «It's really important we know everything you are doing on a daily basis to try and locate and recover FADs so that we can report that to those who put the FADs in the water in the first place about how difficult it is to collect these devices.» Ferrari wished the team success and advised them to exercise prudence while at sea. He also expressed his gratitude to the SMA and SCG for their continued support and hoped that by the conclusion of the trip, the students would have learned new things and be ambassadors for these kinds of projects.  

As Kyiv braces for the potential of difficult talks with Russia, Biden hopes providing land mines and allowing long-range attacks will strengthen its hand.

Still critical of some who served in his first term, Trump has assembled a Cabinet of allies loyal to his agenda.

Plans by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to trim $2 trillion from the federal budget would leave little remaining except national defense and old-age programs.

[Daily Trust] Makurdi -- Residents of several villages in Katsina-Ala and Logo local government areas of Benue State yesterday fled their homes after gunmen killed many persons during a raid.

[Premium Times] Troops of the Nigerian army have killed «several» suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State, Nigeria's South-east.

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The CBI said two-thirds of its members were slashing their recruitment plans after the Budget, with firms switching to 'crisis containment' or 'damage limitation' mode.

Dzhamilya Timaeva, 20, told the Old Bailey she believed Chechnyan men must fight a 'Jihad' against Russians to secure their independence.

India's External Affairs Ministry expressed serious concerns over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh following attacks on minorities and places of worship. The ministry condemned the denial of bail and urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of minorities, including their rights to peaceful assembly and expression.

The Election Commission announced by-elections for six Rajya Sabha seats across four states. Polling is scheduled for December 20th, with vote counting on the same day. These by-elections follow recent assembly and Lok Sabha by-polls where BJP and allies performed strongly, while Congress secured both Lok Sabha seats. Nominations for the vacant Rajya Sabha seats close on December 10th.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to switch back to ballot paper voting. The petitioner cited concerns about EVM tampering. The court rejected the argument. The petitioner also suggested regulating money and liquor use in elections. They also wanted a voter education campaign. Congress raised similar concerns after recent election losses. The Election Commission found no evidence of procedural compromise.

Sadhguru condemned the arrest of an Iskcon priest in Bangladesh, highlighting the country's shift towards theocracy. India voiced concerns over the treatment of minorities following attacks and the priest's arrest for alleged disrespect to the national flag. Bangladesh authorities detained the priest, who was also facing charges related to a Hindu rally.

Multiple staff from a backpacker hotel at the centre of suspected mass poisoning in Laos which have been arrested by police.

The actor, 51, 'burst the bubble' when he spilled filming secrets from his Christmas classic The Holiday on BBC Radio 2.

Malawi is burning, and its people are crying out for leadership. The fuel crisis is paralyzing livelihoods, the economy is on its knees, and the call for free and fair elections next year grows louder with each passing day. Yet, as ordinary Malawians brave the streets to demand accountability, one question looms large: Where is […] The post Opinion: Mutharika, get off Facebook! Malawians wants your presence on streets, suffer teargas with them appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.