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King Charles will deliver a televised update on his health in a pre-recorded message airing at 8 p.m. on Channel 4 on Friday, part of the broadcaster’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign with Cancer Research UK. The 77-year-old monarch is expected to emphasize the importance of screening programs and early diagnosis. The king disclosed in February 2024 that cancer had been detected during surgery, though the palace has not specified the type. He temporarily paused public duties and returned in April, with doctors saying they were…

Army raids deal major blow to al-Shabab in central Somalia GALGADUUD, Somalia — Somali government forces say they destroyed al-Shabab hideouts and secured a key roadway during an operation in central Somalia, marking a fresh setback for the extremist group as the army intensifies its campaign across Galmudug state. Troops from the Somali National Army’s 242nd Battalion led the raid along the corridor between Cali Yabaal and the Geeriile junction, targeting what officials described as a supply store and shelters used by the…

G20 in Johannesburg: A test of multilateralism as Africa’s priorities meet fracturing diplomacy The historic 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg (November 22–23) arrives with symbolic weight — the first time the grouping meets on African soil — and with urgent expectations. Under South Africa’s presidency theme, “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” hosts have signalled a push to center issues that disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries: debt sustainability, climate finance, and rising inequality. Yet the…

Trump to address Israeli parliament: a charged visit that underscores shifting ties Former U.S. President Donald Trump will address Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, in a high-profile appearance that promises to deepen political fissures at home and abroad while underscoring how Washington’s relationship with Jerusalem has been reshaped in recent years. What the speech means — and why it matters An address by a former American president—or by a leading U.S. presidential contender—before the Knesset is not merely…

In a compelling display of grassroots campaigning, Democrat Kamala Harris made a last-ditch appeal for the presidency at a historic Black church and appealed to the Arab American community in key battleground Michigan. In stark contrast, her Republican adversary, Donald Trump, incited heated rhetoric during a rally in Pennsylvania. Recent opinion surveys indicate that the race between the two candidates is exceptionally tight. Harris, aged 60, enjoys substantial backing from female voters, while Trump, at 78, is gaining…

The recent inauguration of the Emergency Care Center at Medina General Hospital was a significant event attended by Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre. He urged the community to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence, emphasizing that only through these values can they foster socioeconomic advancement in the nation. Maalim Abdulle, the CEO of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), was present at the ceremony, proudly donning his blue suit. He reaffirmed SoDMA's unwavering dedication to ensuring that all…

In the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, a police vehicle zipped through the bustling streets, heading toward a restaurant shaken by a recent explosion. On this particular date, October 17, 2024, the establishment is frequently visited by law enforcement personnel. On Saturday, the Ministry of Information in Somalia declared a significant military initiative aimed at quelling the al-Shabab militants entrenched in central Somalia's Galmudug region. The campaign is reportedly making headway in diminishing the group's operational…