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In a tense escalation, Israel targeted a significant Iranian nuclear facility, while Iranian missiles struck an Israeli hospital. President Donald Trump is keeping the world in suspense regarding potential U.S. involvement in airstrikes aimed at dismantling Tehran's nuclear capabilities. “Our aim is clear,” stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has vowed that Israel’s largest offensive against Iran will continue until the nation’s nuclear ambitions are halted, asserting that Tehran’s "tyrants" will face the "full…

Somali Military Strikes Al-Shabaab Stronghold: A Step Toward Stability In a significant turn of events, the Somali military has reported the elimination of at least 25 al-Shabaab militants through targeted airstrikes in the Lower Juba region. This development, announced by the Defense Ministry on Wednesday, marks another chapter in the complex narrative of Somalia's ongoing struggle against terrorism. “The Somali National Army’s elite Danab forces, in collaboration with international partners, executed precision…

Northeastern State's Bold Stance on the National Consultation Forum Garowe (AX) – In a significant development, the Northeastern State regional authorities have made a definitive statement, firmly rejecting the participation of certain individuals in the ongoing National Consultation Forum currently underway in Mogadishu. This decisive move underscores the administration's official boycott of the conference. During a press briefing held in Garowe on Wednesday, Northeastern State’s Minister of Information, Mahmoud Aydiid…

Somali Army Cadets in Qatar Encouraged to Embrace Discipline DOHA, Qatar - In an inspiring address to the Somali National Army (SNA) cadets, Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi emphasized the profound impact of discipline in their future roles. These cadets, upon completion of their military education and subsequent assignments, are tasked with embodying professionalism across various contingents in Somalia. Fiqi implored these young officers to leverage their international training experiences to unify the…

Mogadishu (AX) – On Wednesday, a significant milestone was achieved by the Federal Government of Somalia as it successfully repatriated nine young Somalis who had been detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. This event is more than just a story of return; it underscores the complex and often heart-wrenching realities faced by many young people today. The group consisted of five young men and four young women, each with their dreams and aspirations. However, their journey took a perilous turn when they…

Empowering Youth through Entrepreneurship: A Story of Hope in Mogadishu Meet Adan Sheikh Ali, a man whose life took a transformative turn thanks to a motorbike. This very motorbike not only lifted him out of unemployment but has also become a crucial means of supporting his family. Adan's story is just one amongst a series of inspiring transformations unfolding in Mogadishu, where a unique approach to entrepreneurship is revitalizing the lives of countless youth. In recent times, a groundbreaking initiative led by a…

The ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Iran has now entered its sixth day, marking the most intense escalation in their longstanding conflict. This situation has heightened concerns about a prolonged confrontation that could spiral into a broader conflict in the Middle East. Recent Developments Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli air force jets successfully targeted what he termed Iran's "internal security headquarters." This comes on the heels of statements from the Israeli military that…

Mogadishu (AX) – In an inspiring call for unity, the Speaker of the Somali House of the People, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe, addressed the political stakeholders on Wednesday, urging them to come together and empower the Somali people with the right to elect their leaders. This, he emphasized, is a crucial step towards strengthening governance through thoughtful constitutional and legislative reform. As he spoke at the National Consultative Conference taking place in the bustling heart of Mogadishu, Speaker Madoobe…

Airfares from Europe to the United States have plunged to levels not seen since prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. This trend has been largely driven by a noticeable decrease in travel from Western Europe, a behavior that is anticipated to persist at least until next month. According to preliminary data from the US National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), overseas arrivals to the United States dipped by 2.8% in May compared to the previous year. Interestingly, while travel from Western Europe fell by 4.4% during this…

In a startling update, over 60 leading scientists have sounded the alarm on climate change, highlighting alarming trends in carbon pollution, sea-level rise, and global heating. "We are navigating uncharted territories," they emphasize. According to their peer-reviewed findings, greenhouse gas emissions linked to fossil fuel consumption and deforestation reached a staggering high in 2024, averaging an unprecedented 53.6 billion tonnes of CO2 annually over the past decade. To put this into perspective, that's a monumental…