Garowe (HOL) — The district commissioner of Eyl in the Nugaal region, Faysal Khaliif Wacays, was seriously injured Saturday in a knife attack allegedly carried out by a local youth leader, according to security sources.

Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali participated Saturday in the opening of the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces have destroyed two Al-Shabab weapons depots in a targeted military operation in Aadan Yabaal, a strategic town in the Middle Shabelle region long used by the militant group as a base for attacks across central Somalia.

Early Sunday, the US military launched airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking direct U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran. President Trump hailed the operation as a «spectacular military success,» emphasizing the significant damage inflicted on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. The attack on Fordow involved the use of powerful bunker-buster bombs.

NIA apprehended Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar for providing shelter and support to LeT terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. The accused harbored the Pakistani attackers in a seasonal hut before the assault, which targeted tourists in Baisaran Valley based on their religious identity. The duo has been booked under UAPA, and further investigation is under way.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized that India must be prepared to confront China, especially after the Galwan clash, and highlighted the importance of border infrastructure. He noted the necessity of a beneficial relationship with India for its neighbors, except Pakistan, due to its military's inherent hostility.

CHARLESTON, SC.(AP): People of faith gathered again at Mother Emanuel AME on Tuesday just like they did 10 years ago, searching for God’s truth and His love in the church fellowship hall. On that horrible night in 2015, nine black church members...

LONDON (AP): Officials in Ireland began work last Monday to excavate the site of a former church-run home for unmarried women and their babies to identify the remains of about 800 infants and young children who died there. The long-awaited...

When Marcus Golding took some time off from his position as an enterprise architect at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB), it was to embrace a bigger role: being a dad. This wasn’t his first time trading office hours for midnight...

A new drug has entered the market to help combat the spread of HIV, expand prevention options, and challenge the stigma often faced by those living with the virus. However, as with other HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications, concerns...

All 19 exotic animals discovered alongside nearly 4,000 rounds of ammunition during a police raid in Westmoreland earlier this month have been disposed of, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has confirmed. The animals were part of...

A rash of accidents — one of them fatal — occurred on Friday (June 20), according to videos posted online.A 30-year-old motorcyclist died and another was injured following an accident along Admiralty Road towards Woodlands Centre Road at 3.15pm.The accident involved two motorcycles, a truck and a lorry, the police said in a statement to AsiaOne.In videos and photos of the accident posted to the Singapore Roads Accident.com and SGRV Frontman Facebook pages, paramedics could be seen putting a white cloth over the body of the motorcyclist.The victim was believed to have been run over by the garbage truck after falling onto the road, reported Shin Min Daily News. A colleague of the deceased told the Chinese evening daily that a group of them were heading back to Johor Bahru when the accident occurred.

Trump rose to power criticizing Middle East wars. Now he may have his own.

BEIJING — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make a five-day official visit from June 22 to China, where he will seek to chart the strategic direction of bilateral ties with Chinese leaders.

The bombing is a major escalation by President Donald Trump, tethering the United States to a conflict with no clear end in sight.

Netanyahu hails US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites and says Trump acted with strength that will change history Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has accused the US of violating international law and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) with its strikes on nuclear facilities Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump says Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘completely obliterated’ and warns of more strikes if Tehran refuses to make peace Read Full Article at RT.com

A fire broke out on Friday afternoon (June 20) in a bunk of an unoccupied accommodation block at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the fire alarm was triggered at 1.51pm and the fire was promptly extinguished by BMTC staff who had heard the alarm and spotted the smoke.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was also alerted and responded to the scene.No injuries were reported among staff or trainees.Footage of the aftermath, which has since circulated on TikTok, shows the interior of the bunk damaged, with overturned mattresses, scorched walls and ceilings, and exposed wiring.[embed]https://www.tiktok.com/@kengmando/video/7518041206278966544[/embed]The caption on the video indicated that the affected bunk belonged to the Viper Company, though Mindef did not confirm this.In their statement, Mindef also noted that the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are working with the SCDF to determine the cause of the fire. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India as a burgeoning global wellness hub under the 'Heal in India' initiative, emphasizing yoga's pivotal role. Addressing a record-breaking gathering in Visakhapatnam, Modi highlighted yoga's integration into modern medicine, citing AIIMS-Delhi's research.

In a tragic incident on NH-33 in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a speeding truck struck a police bike, resulting in the death of constable Nand Kishore Thakur. The accident occurred while Thakur and constable Gajender Singh were patrolling near a toll plaza. Singh sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment in a Ranchi hospital as authorities search for the truck driver.

The central government is set to launch the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a focus on revitalizing Indian cities and addressing long-standing infrastructure issues. This initiative, backed by Rs 1 lakh crore, will prioritize projects with transformative impact in 500-1,000 smaller cities. The emphasis is on improving existing infrastructure, such as drainage and sanitation, rather than new construction.

Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, alleging that its refusal to provide Maharashtra voter lists and its decision to shorten the retention period for election process videos to 45 days indicate a «fixed match.» He asserted that destroying evidence undermines democracy, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

President Donald Trump addressed the American people after he 'obliterated' three nuclear sites in Iran and warned the nation he wants peace now or there will be dire consequences.

President Donald Trump has warned Tehran to “make peace” or face further attacks, hours after the US carried out first raids against Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — The wait-out period for private property downgraders looking to buy a resale flat may be relaxed before 2027, with an expected rise in supply of new and resale flats.Speaking at a community event in Toa Payoh on June 21, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said the supply of resale flats is expected to rise from 2026, as batches of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats affected by the Covid-19 pandemic hit their five-year minimum occupation period (MOP).The Housing Board will also be launching more than 50,000 units from 2025 to 2027.

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According to a statement from the IDF press office, all gatherings in public spaces, educational activities, and the operation of most businesses - excluding essential services - are prohibited across the country until further notice

According to the report, Trump expects that following Washington’s recent attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Tehran will agree to return to the negotiating table and «end this war»

According to Mike Johnson, the US strikes were aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining «the most lethal weapon on the planet»

Les Etats-Unis ont mené une attaque «très réussie» sur trois sites nucléaires iraniens, larguant une «charge complète de bombes» sur celui de Fordo, a annoncé samedi le président américain Donald Trump, rejoignant l'offensive israélienne au neuvième jour de la guerre entre Israël et l'Iran.

The US military has joined Israeli forces in their week-long airstrike campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities and military sites Read Full Article at RT.com

I'm in Ramat Gan in central Tel Aviv, where an Iranian missile attack has just struck several residential buildings. Emergency services have cordoned off the impact site.