[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- High-level talks between opposition leaders and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ended without agreement on Wednesday, with negotiators reportedly failing to bridge key differences over the country's disputed electoral framework, sources familiar with the discussions said.

[GroundUp] Immigrant community leaders say the ruling that bars rejected asylum seekers from reapplying, may see people deported back to countries where they face danger

[SAnews.gov.za] The launch of Lenacapavir - a groundbreaking HIV drug - will be held on June 5 in Mpumalanga.

The model, 52, caught the eye in her dazzling dress as she joined stars including Demi Moore and Ruth Negga for the post-premiere party.

Keir Starmer has begged MPs not to 'sink into the politics of division' as he unveiled the King's Speech.

[New Times] President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the Africa CEO Forum due on May 14-15.

[New Times] The government has proposed to spend Rwf7.8 trillion in the 2026/27 fiscal year, an increase of Rwf844.2 billion from the revised Rwf6.9 trillion budget for 2025/26.

More than 40,000 Belgians took to the streets of Brussels against “anti-social” fiscal reforms, energy crisis, and rising military spending Read Full Article at RT.com

David Todd, 69, and partner Caroline Hodge, 65, appealed at London's High Court in a case over their 'substantial' house in 2.7 acres of East Sussex countryside.

The Draft Conversion Practices Bill, which will cover England and Wales, will outlaw attempts to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Invictus Australia, whose members the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met on their trip to the country last month, will not have its £4.83million three-year support renewed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that more cases of hantavirus will likely be confirmed, but the outbreak will not be “another Covid” Read Full Article at RT.com

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared a new era of “no more sleep” under his administration as he is sworn in for a seventh term Read Full Article at RT.com

Spain is calling for the creation of a EU army amid a widening rift with the US, with several bloc members sympathetic to the idea Read Full Article at RT.com

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has accused the US of trying to intimidate Tehran into a surrender Read Full Article at RT.com

South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has joined BRICS foreign ministers in India for talks on global governance Read Full Article at RT.com

“One of the most significant things about Nordic Compass is that private enterprise is carrying most of the workload,” says Ásta Fjeldsted, CEO of Festi hf. and the only Icelander on the project’s board.

Brigitte Macron's infamous slap of her husband Emmanuel was sparked when she saw a message on his phone from a stunning Iranian actress, a new book has claimed.

Catherine was met by a crowd of 1,000 people - including a very excited-looking baby - as she arrived for a two-day trip to Reggio Emilia. She hugged schoolchildren and posed for selfies.

Keir Starmer has begged MPs not to 'sink into the politics of division' as he unveiled the King's Speech.

The government pledged to bring the change in following the rows about both Peter Mandelson, and former spin doctor Matthew Doyle.

RIAYDH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts in separate calls, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Prince Faisal spoke on the phone with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed “the latest developments related to Pakistani mediation efforts and the ongoing diplomatic talks between Iran and US,” the ministry said. The foreign minister also called his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has opened applications for nonprofit organizations to join its “Support for Performance Program.” The program offers eligible entities the opportunity to apply for six financial support products aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s nonprofit cultural sector.

DAMMAM: Eastern Region Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has received in Dammam the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Kingdom Andy Rodriguez Duran. The parties enjoyed cordial exchanges and discussed topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.  Meanwhile, Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh has received the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Saudi Arabia Akram Karimi. The meeting took place at the council’s headquarters in Riyadh. The parties discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them.  

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in the United Kingdom on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the visit, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper to discuss Saudi-British relations and regional and international developments. The visit comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggles to fight off growing demands to step down after devastating local election results for his Labour Party.

GAZA CITY: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has recently provided 24,000 hot meals to vulnerable people displaced by conflict in Gaza’s central and southern areas. A central kitchen was established by KSrelief in Gaza in February to provide the food. In Khan Younis, 820 food baskets were delivered, benefiting 4,920 people. This aid is a part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to assist the people in the Palestinian enclave.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) has called on the government to urgently reinstate free education warning that rising school fees and worsening learning conditions are forcing thousands of children out of school.

[Premium Times] In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently.

[Nile Post] Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) undertakes major maintenance works on a key transmission line.

A nice lie-down may be tempting amid the lethargy accumulated in life — but doing so in the middle of a road is probably not the best idea.A man with an arm in a cast was seen lying flat in the middle of Grange Road as he stared at an oncoming vehicle, according to a video uploaded to SG Road Vigilante on Facebook on Tuesday (May 12).In the video, the man is seen standing in the middle of a lane along Grange Road with his left arm in a cast.A car gradually nears him, travelling down the road, but the man does not budge.The vehicle slows to a standstill in front of the man, who, after a brief stare-down with the car, then drops to the ground, lying face up.He continues to maintain eye contact with the car for a few seconds, before getting back to his feet and walking back to the pedestrian path.As the car slowly sets off again, the man begins walking towards it, stepping off the footpath.Noticing this, the driver stops the vehicle once more as the man cuts across the road, obstructing the car before walking off screen.

A man was caught urinating in a car park at a shopping mall in Rochor, sparking criticism online over public hygiene.A video of the incident, shared on Facebook on Wednesday (May 6), shows the man wearing a yellow shirt and black cap exiting a grey van in the car park, lightly hitting the car parked to the right of the van with his door.He then proceeds to relieve himself while periodically looking around to check his surroundings.According to the post, the incident is believed to have occurred on May 4 at around 5.46pm at Fu Lu Shou Complex. Based on the address displayed on the van, the man is believed to be employed by Joo Huat Trading, which sells dried goods and is located at the mall.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, a spokesperson for Joo Huat Trading said the company is aware of the incident and is looking into the matter.«We understand that this is an inappropriate action and serious matter», the representative said.In the comments section, several netizens condemned the man for his lack of consideration and poor hygiene, while others urged the company to hold the driver accountable.

Three men, aged between 56 and 62, will be charged in court between Thursday (May 14) and June 4, for their suspected involvement in using deregistered vehicles in separate cases.In a news release on Wednesday, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the enforcement actions are part of its continued efforts to crack down on offences involving deregistered vehicles.It added that since the January this year, 122 cases have been investigated, while a total of 55 vehicles were seized. The first case involves a 56-year-old Singaporean man who allegedly abetted the use of deregistered vehicles, exhibited forged identification marks, and permitted the use of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles. He will be charged on Thursday.