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Domestic online shopping has been doing exceptionally well in the run-up to Christmas and has exceeded expectations in many respects, especially in November and early December.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s plan to introduce its own regional currency by 2025 signals a direct challenge to Somalia’s federal government, intensifying disputes over governance and financial autonomy in the fragile federal system.

Following a year of bitter disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia over an illegal Memorandum of Understanding that Ethiopia signed with Somaliland—a self-declared state in the Northern region of Somalia—on the first day of 2024 have agreed to end their bitter dispute though a wide-range of voices of discontent and public outcry from the Somali public surrounded the agreement. This illegal MoU, which was an act of aggression and a breach of international law and legal norms, allowing Ethiopia to lease a 20km (12-mile) section of Somalia’s coastline for 50 years to establish a naval base.

The Somalia Integrated Business Census 2024 has been released by the Somali Bureau of Statistics, providing critical insights into the country's business landscape. According to the census, Somalia has a total of 174,149 businesses, with 55.9% concentrated in three key cities:

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Brooklyn on Sunday, authorities said. Police said they don’t think the suspect knew her.

The former congressman regularly paid for sex, possessed illegal drugs and paid a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a 42-page report released by the House Ethics Committee on Monday on President-elect Donald Trump’s former pick for attorney general.

Opponents of capital punishment had urged the president to commute death row sentences before Donald Trump — who promised to restart federal executions — takes office.

Yury Ushakov noted that uncontrolled expansion of the association would break its backbone

Russia's Maritime Rescue Service collected 25 tons of oil-water mixture in the Kerch Strait water area, surveying 170 square kilometers of water territory

The movement struck military targets in Ashkelon and near Jaffa

Hamilton police say a man charged with a number of drug and weapon-related offences was allegedly keeping a raccoon as a pet.

For the second time in less than a week, a police officer in the Greater Toronto Area was hospitalized after they were exposed to fentanyl while arresting a suspect.

An apartment building where a security guard was killed earlier this month is being evacuated.

[UNHCR] Kigali -- «Through film, I can draw attention to issues like gender-based violence, reaching a wider audience and creating a lasting impact.»

Murders in Jamaica dip to just 15 reports last week as the country heads into the heart of the Yuletide season, with Christmas Day 48 hours away. The latest serious crime statistics published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force this morning show that...

A strong earthquake that hit off the coast of Cuba was felt across sections of Jamaica early Monday morning. The quake had a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred at 1:00 a.m. Jamaica time, according to the Earthquake Unit. The unit says the epicentre was...

Consumers are being urged to exercise prudence as they purchase agricultural produce, especially during the busy Christmas period. The urging came from Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, during a press conference at the...

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that its teams have escalated streetlight repairs across Jamaica to ensure the commuting public benefits from improved lighting during the festive season.  JPS says the focused effort,...

Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike reaches day 28, with Abhimanyu Kohar criticising the Modi government's indifference towards farmers earning just 27 rupees daily. Dallewal remains committed to farmers' welfare despite his poor health. Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar urges the end of the hunger strike, emphasizing health risks and the need for productive discussions to resolve agricultural issues in Punjab.

The 'Pushpa-2' production team provided Rs 50 lakhs to the family of a woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening in Hyderabad. Producer Naveen Yerneni visited the woman's injured son in the hospital. Allu Arjun announced a Rs 25 lakhs donation and issued a public apology following criticism over the incident.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Somnath Suryawanshi, a Dalit law student who died in custody following protests in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Gandhi alleged Suryawanshi was murdered for protecting the Constitution and blamed the RSS ideology. Chief minister Fadnavis called Gandhi's visit a political move to incite caste hatred and announced a judicial inquiry into the death and protests.

Unidentified individuals vandalized Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue in Ahmedabad, damaging the nose and spectacles, leading to local protests. Authorities filed a case under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. This incident follows another act of vandalism in Parbhani, Maharashtra, which sparked violent protests. Locals demand swift action against those responsible for these attacks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over efforts to disrupt peace, referencing the recent attack at a German Christmas market. Attending a Christmas event, he emphasized love and unity as taught by Lord Christ. Modi also highlighted India's humanitarian responses during major crises, stressing a commitment to global aid and human rights.

Although the Forest Gump star often kept his hands clasped together or in his pockets, they shook when he handled props, including cocktail glasses and presents.

The TV presenter has outlined the burden imposed by thefts, heating bills, parking and traffic marshal costs and payments to staff hiked by the Labour government.

Asma al-Assad, 49, is currently exiled in Moscow with the toppled dictator, having left behind their lives of luxury in Syria. The former first lady is said to be dissatisfied with her life under the guard of Putin.

Heard addressed the situation after it emerged that Baldoni hired the same crisis management team as Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp.

The former EastEnders star, 48, revealed in August that her husband Jack had left her after 18 years together - days after she wrote a heartfelt birthday tribute for him.

Gustavo Petro emphasized Colombia's backing for Panama in defending its sovereignty

According to the newspaper, Israel is unwilling to release 70 out of 200 Palestinians who are serving long terms in Israeli prisons

According to Yuri Ushakov, the meeting was substantial

As Yury Ushakov noted, Cuba's participation in the meeting will be in the format of a video address by the country's president, Miguel Diaz-Canel

Russia is proactively engaging trade partners from friendly countries, Mikhail Mishustin noted

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