In the grand theater of international law and politics, sovereignty and nationhood are often treated as interchangeable concepts. Yet history and practice reveal they are not. The Westphalian system, widely regarded as the foundation of modern state sovereignty, presupposes more than borders and flags. It rests on the existence of a shared political community—a nation. Without that foundation, sovereignty becomes a hollow shell, a legal fiction vulnerable to internal disintegration and external manipulation. Somalia illustrates the risks of sovereignty without nationhood. Its borders may be internationally recognized, but its deep internal divisions and the absence of a cohesive national identity render its sovereignty fragile, even performative.

Energy producers in Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province, blew past the province's self-imposed limit on annual natural gas flaring in 2024 for a second year in a row, Reuters calculations show.

Canada's inflation rate came in at 1.7 per cent in May, unchanged from the previous month, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

Court documents obtained by CBC detail the inner workings of a multi-level organized ring of stolen goods traffickers allegedly directing prolific shoplifters stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of clothes from Lululemon stores across the Lower Mainland.

Stephanie Hughes, 39, was bombarded with the hateful messages by bitter Christina Corish after she started a relationship with Corish's ex-husband Richard.

NSA Ajit Doval addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, urging members to abandon double standards in combating terrorism and hold accountable those responsible for cross-border attacks. He highlighted India's concern over UN-proscribed terror groups and advocated for a joint information operation to counter terrorism, separatism, and extremism within the SCO framework.

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, US President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with both sides, urging restraint. Rahul Gandhi accused Maharashtra CM Fadnavis of voter list manipulation, which Fadnavis refuted. The black box of the crashed Air India plane is being analyzed in India, confirmed by the civil aviation minister. Air India will resume flights to West Asia and Europe.

In Jeedimetla, a 39-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her daughter and the daughter's boyfriend, Shiva, whom she met on Instagram. The victim had previously filed a complaint against Shiva after her daughter eloped with him. The police brought them back, but further action was pending court orders. The victim's sister alleges the pair killed her with a hammer.

Diljit Dosanjh's global impact is set to be explored in a new course at Toronto Metropolitan University, focusing on his cultural and musical relevance. The course, launching in late 2026, will examine his influence on global pop culture and diasporic communities. This announcement arrives amidst controversy surrounding his upcoming movie due to casting a Pakistani actress, sparking boycott calls.

India has expressed its approval of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, acknowledging it as a positive move amidst rising regional tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs lauded the diplomatic efforts of the United States and Qatar in facilitating the fragile truce. India reiterated that dialogue is essential for resolving regional disputes and offered support for further peacebuilding initiatives.

According to the report, the target in Iran had a symbolic character

The US president was asked to comment on the Russia-related language expected in a communique to be issued after the alliance leaders’ meeting

The US head of state also said that, as a result of the shelling, «Iran’s nuclear capacities are gone»

The platform will be integrated with the country’s document service Gosuslugi and the Unified system of identification and authentication

The bilateral intergovernmental commission on tourism will have its meeting in China on July 7-8

The Red Sea, a vital artery in global trade and maritime navigation, has long held strategic importance for the world’s economy and security. Connecting the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean, it serves as one of the busiest and most crucial maritime corridors. Every year, billions of dollars worth of goods, including oil, food, and manufactured products—pass through these waters, sustaining the lifelines of international commerce. Yet today, this region stands at a dangerous crossroads.

As Somaliland navigates the complexities of state-building and democratic consolidation, the experience of other Global South nations can offer timely and instructive insights. One such instructive case is Bangladesh, which has periodically employed interim governance frameworks to steward national transitions.

Recent data from CEIC indicates that the number of tobacco smokers in Malawi is decreasing. According to the data, by 2023, an estimated 11.2 percent of adult Malawians were smoking tobacco, with a higher proportion of men (83 percent) than women (17 percent). It is also estimated that 3.7 percent of boys and 0.3 percent […] The post PMI takes pace in investing in, advancing THR technologies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Beijing has condemned the strikes as a violation of the UN Charter and joined Russia in warning of global consequences Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has approved necessary measures to deal with environmental crises caused by the war imposed by the Zionist regime on the country.

TEHRAN – Development of a comprehensive care plan to support the elderly has been placed on the top agenda of the National Council for the Elderly.

TEHRAN – The 22nd edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), 2026, has placed nine Iranian universities among the world’s top institutes, unchanged from the 2025 ranking.

A pregnant woman was rushed to a hospital after flames swept through her apartment, according to the local governor Read Full Article at RT.com

Garowe (HOL) — Former Somali presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed have condemned Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, warning it violates international law and risks further destabilizing the Gulf region.

Albie Amankona, a 31-year-old Conservative activist and broadcaster, has launched a crowdfunding appeal as he says he was racially harassed and victimised.

Brown bears Mish and Lucy, both five years old, broke free from their enclosure at Wildwood Devon at Escot Park near Ottery St Mary yesterday afternoon.

Officers rushed to the scene in Eastbourne, East Sussex, just before 5.30pm yesterday after a bottle was found by contractors clearing the house.

Onlookers watched as crews tackled the fireball outside St Pancras rail station in London this morning - as travellers were told to stay away.

Paul Shortt, 52, is one of the group's leading protesters who was convicted of breaking into an international defence technology firm in May 2022.

A new policy statement from the Ontario Human Rights Commission calls on employers hiring for Indigenous-specific positions to find ways to verify candidates' Indigenous identities, with help from Indigenous communities.

A key player in global lobster markets has found itself a willing partner on the other side of the Atlantic. Madrid is importing lobster from Newfoundland and Labrador. Eight tonnes were flown out of Gander last week.

The catastrophic slide at Yukon's Eagle gold mine in June 2024 gave another black eye to the territory's mining industry, which has seen its share of large and costly mine failures over the years. 

A Gimli, Man., flight school was banned from training pilots «in the interest of public safety,» Transport Canada says. Four lawsuits against LS Airways allege it faked flying hours logs, altered maintenance records and told students to fly with jerry cans of gasoline on board.

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) took employee wellness to another level with its recent Wellness Fair, combining health, education, and a little friendly competition, all aimed at empowering staff to live healthier, more balanced lives....