Garowe (HOL) — Puntland authorities have reportedly halted salary and food payments to troops stationed in the Sool and Cayn regions after those areas aligned with the newly declared Northeastern Federal Member State, deepening tensions within Somalia’s most politically divided region.

India and the US have signed a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era of defense cooperation. The pact, inked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, outlines a roadmap for enhanced military collaboration and joint initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commemorated Indira Gandhi's 41st death anniversary, highlighting her «uncommon grit, courage, perseverance, and resilience.» He recalled her 1977 visit to Belchhi, Bihar, where she rode an elephant to meet victims of caste atrocities, a journey seen as a political revival. Other Congress leaders also paid tribute, remembering her as the «Iron Lady of India.»

Djibouti City (HO) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday awarded Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh the National Medal of Honor in recognition of his country’s longstanding support for Somalia’s peace and state-building efforts.

Generation Z appears to be turning up it's collective nose at avocado on toast in favour of an old classic.

The officer gave chase after spotting Gazza Vinyard, 34, from Ipswich, Suffolk, travelling through the town at more than double the 30mph limit at around 10pm on September 9.

The disgraced former Duke of York, now simply known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, will have 'no one else to turn to' after suffering the 'biggest royal fall from grace'.

From now on, the former Duke of York will simply be known as Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - losing even his birth title of prince.

Kenya has called for calm and strict adherence to the law following violent protests that broke out Thursday at the busy Namanga border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.

Hundreds of families caught in the centre of fresh conflict in Awdheegle, west of the Somali capital Mogadishu, are stranded in camps near the town of Marka without any access to food, water, and shelter.

Tanzania was plunged into its worst political crisis in decades Thursday, as nationwide protests against alleged electoral theft turned violently lethal, prompting a military lockdown, a near-total internet blackout, and casting the whereabouts of President Samia Suluhu into mystery. The East African nation, once hailed as a beacon of regional stability, now teeters on the […] The post Nation in Flames: Tanzania Erupts in Chaos Over “Stolen” Election, President’s Whereabouts Unknown appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True to its now-famous reputation for hesitation and internal confusion, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is once again caught in the web of indecision — this time over its parliamentary leadership. In a move that perfectly captures its trademark wavering on crucial matters, the MCP has written to the Clerk of Parliament announcing that it […] The post MCP’s Indecision Strikes Again: The Party Still Can’t Make Up Its Mind on Choice of Leader of Opposition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Cross Border Traders Association of Malawi has raised the alarm over worsening corruption, extortion, and harassment that women traders face at the country’s entry and exit points. The Association’s President, Steve Yohane, described the situation as dehumanizing and unacceptable, saying women traders continue to suffer under a system riddled with corruption and abuse. “There […] The post Malawi’s Cross-Border Women Traders Cry Foul Over Rampant Corruption and Abuse at Border Posts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator for Nancholi Constituency, Noel Lipipa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to all newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers, describing their appointment as both an honour and a sacred responsibility to serve the nation. In a message that struck a tone of hope, humility, and patriotism, Lipipa urged the new Cabinet to […] The post Lipipa Hails New Cabinet, Calls for Unity and Integrity in Building a Self-Reliant Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ntcheu Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 30-year-old Brave Phiri to pay a fine of K10 million or spend three years in prison after he was found guilty of possessing 124 kilograms of cannabis without a license. According to Ntcheu Police spokesperson Jacob Khembo, the court — through State Prosecutor Inspector James Ngupa Muyira — heard […] The post Ntcheu Man Fined K10 Million or Faces 3 Years in Jail for Possessing 124kg of Cannabis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to Janus Putkonen, «Western journalists should look in the mirror and answer themselves: what is the real threat, who exactly is creating this threat, and who is trying to distort the realities on the ground?»

According to the governor, fragments of the drones may be located within the region and are important for the investigation

The victims of the natural disaster were residents of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica

A tram, two passenger minibuses, and 2 passenger cars collided

UAV debris fell on the territory of a thermal power plant in Oryol, damaging power supply equipment, Governor Andrey Klychkov said

Yesterday in a bombshell statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed Andrew, 65, would no longer be a prince and would be leaving the Royal Lodge nestled on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- It is estimated that 90% of African children in school are unable to read or write, and the situation is worse in conflict-affected areas.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Young people are not just beneficiaries of education but key partners in shaping its future.

The two countries’ militaries have held talks in the Indian capital to explore new areas for defense collaboration Read Full Article at RT.com

With the rise in traffic offences, new Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras (TVECs) have been rolled out islandwide to commence progressive testing and calibration to detect various traffic violations.Speaking to the media at the Traffic Police (TP) headquarters in Ubi on Thursday (Oct 30), Inspector Toh Xin Le, team leader of the patrol team, said: «These cameras enforce against traffic violations such as illegal U-turns and crossing of double white lines.»The TVEC, which was first implemented in September for trials, uses Video Analytics (VA) and automatic number plate recognition to detect and capture traffic offences in real time.«It is capable of detecting movement patterns and identifying violations such as crossing double white lines, red light offences, violations of directional signs and vehicles stopping in yellow boxes,» said the police in a statement.