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Chidimma Adetshina has carved out a significant milestone in history, becoming the first Nigerian to clinch the title of first runner-up at the prestigious 73rd Miss Universe pageant. In the wake of this remarkable achievement, Adetshina took to Instagram to share her heartfelt appreciation. She reminisced about the unwavering support she received from Nigerians during her most challenging times. "Together, we find strength," she noted, highlighting how the vast African continent has imparted lessons on the essence of unity…

In a blitz of breathtaking football, Tim Kleindienst and Florian Wirtz each notched a brace as Germany obliterated Bosnia and Herzegovina with a crushing 7-0 victory on Saturday, clinching the top spot in Group A3.The Germans sprang to life early in their final home fixture of the year, hinting at a sizzling encounter with Joshua Kimmich delivering a pinpoint cross that Jamal Musiala expertly nodded into the net’s right corner, setting the stage for a commanding performance.The home team took control of the game, hemming in…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke at a Pentagon press briefing on May 20, as captured by Ricky Carioti of The Washington Post. Lately, rights organizations have been nudging Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to green-light compensation for families affected by U.S. military actions abroad. This push comes as the Biden administration faces a final-hour challenge to fulfill its vow to mend its approach to unintended civilian casualties during military…

North Western State of Somalia Criticizes Fiqi Over Comments on EU Envoys HARGEISA, Somalia — In a scathing rebuttal, the self-declared autonomous region of North Western State of Somalia has called out Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accusing him of 'fanning the flames' and engaging in 'hate rhetoric'. This latest spat adds another chapter to the ongoing saga of tension between Mogadishu and Hargeisa. North Western State of Somalia’s Information Minister, Ali Hassan Mohamed, criticized Fiqi's…

This afternoon, the head of Georgia's Election Commission found himself in quite a bizarre predicament—drenched in paint just as he was set to announce the final outcomes from last month’s parliamentary elections. Giorgi Kalandarishvili was the unintended target of a paint bombardment from David Kirtadze, a representative of the opposition party, during a meeting in Tbilisi meant for the electoral body. The audacious act took place at a gathering involving election commission officials and delegates from every party that…

FILE PHOTO Dhusamareb (AX) — Tragedy struck east of Dhusamareeb, the heart of Galmudug, where a fierce skirmish over grazing land left 11 people dead and numerous others nursing wounds on a somber Sunday. Local folks tell of two feuding militia factions clashing, painting a harrowing scene that saw countless families hastily abandon their homes in search of refuge. Caught in this whirlwind of violence, those displaced now find themselves grappling with insecurity and fear, rattling an already fragile existence. While the…

Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon, launching a series of attacks just one day after Lebanese officials hinted at their consideration of a US-mediated ceasefire. This conflict is deeply rooted in a web of alliances, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad enjoying the backing of Iran, Israel’s primary adversary. Notably, Iran has expressed its eagerness for a rapid conclusion to the ongoing hostilities that have gripped Lebanon for nearly two months. Since September 23, Israel has…

HARGEISA, Somalia - People eagerly await the results of North Western State of Somalia's recent election, characterized as a nail-biter by experts due to the fierce rivalry among parties. These outfits borrowed strategies from mature democracies to ensure future confrontations are more strategic and robust. Striving to break away from Somalia, North Western State of Somalia hasn't yet grabbed international acknowledgment but is doing its utmost to bolster its local governance systems, setting a benchmark for the entire…

Mogadishu (AX) — Jubbaland's leadership, alongside its representatives in Somalia's federal Parliament, have declared their opposition to a newly sanctioned law that establishes the Independent National Electoral Commission. They argue it breaches constitutional principles and excludes them from pivotal discussions.On Saturday, a statement emerged from the corridors of power in Jubbaland, decrying the parliamentary proceedings as "unlawful" due to the absence of their own lawmakers and those from Northeastern State during…

In a recent hubbub in Mogadishu, the Somali Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, took to the podium, wagging a finger at foreign diplomats for what he says is meddling in Somalia's sovereign affairs. The heat was turned up after comments made around North Western State of Somalia's presidential elections held in Hargeisa. Diplomats' remarks stirred the pot by suggesting North Western State of Somalia stands as its own country, a move Fiqi claims crosses the line and ignites tensions over territorial loyalty. Fiqi got fired…