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North Western State of Somalia soldier killed in Eerigaabo clash ahead of May 18 celebrations

Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — What began as routine preparations for North Western State of Somalia’s May 18 celebrations turned deadly in Eerigaabo on Saturday, where at least one North Western State of Somalia soldier was killed and several others were wounded after an argument between two soldiers escalated into a violent clash, officials said. Authorities in Sanaag region said the incident took place as security forces were getting ready for the annual observance, which marks North Western State of Somalia’s 1991…

At least 18 die after migrant boat sinks off Turkey’s Aegean coast

Wednesday April 1, 2026 A migrant boat capsized off Turkey’s western Mugla province on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people as coastguard teams raced to find survivors, authorities said. According to a coastguard statement, the inflatable vessel, fitted with an outboard motor, was spotted at 0300 GMT near Mugla’s Bodrum district. The boat attempted to run despite repeated orders to halt, the coastguard said. The vessel later began taking on water amid rough weather and sea conditions in the area before sinking, the…