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On the serene streets of Beledweyne, a palpable tension hangs in the air. This, a city not unfamiliar with hardship, was struck with tragedy yet again on Wednesday night. Mohamed Hassan Barow, a cherished member of the Somali National Army, met an untimely and violent end. The location? Kooshin neighborhood; the time? Under the cloak of night, as shadows melded with the bloodied dust of Nuur Hawaad Street. One might ask, who is responsible for snuffing out this vibrant life? Fingers point towards the notorious Al-Shabaab, a…

Garowe (AX) — In a dramatic twist unfolding under the shadows of the Ali-Miskat Mountains, Fu’aad Xanano, a valiant officer with the Northeastern State army, found himself in a dire predicament after a landmine detonation took him by surprise on a seemingly routine Friday. This incident, steeped in a storm of dust and chaos, altered the course of events and left Xanano gravely injured. It was during an operation with a fellow soldier that this unforeseeable calamity occurred — an operation initially embarked upon with the…

Mogadishu (AX) – Picture this: a moonlit night in central Somalia, where the rhythmic pulse of an impending showdown echoed through the El-Garas village. A bold campaign led by the Somali National Army (SNA), backed by courageous local clans, delivered a significant jab to the notorious al-Shabaab on Wednesday. They came for a clenched-teeth confrontation, and they left a mark—six militants, including notorious leaders, left nursing their wounds. Some might say it was a masterstroke, others might call it sheer grit.In the…

In a tragic turn of events, at least 86 lives have been claimed and countless others injured following the catastrophic explosion of a fuel tanker in Niger State, nestled in northern Nigeria. The heartbreaking reality is that most of the victims were local residents, drawn to the scene like moths to a flame, desperate to collect the spilled petrol. It’s a stark and grim reminder of the struggles faced by impoverished communities where the lure of potential profit outweighs the looming dangers, as authorities have reported.…

This morning, a DHL cargo aircraft tragically crashed while attempting to land at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The incident resulted in the death of one individual aboard the plane, and some debris from the crash caused damage to a nearby residence. While three other passengers on the flight sustained injuries, thankfully, no one on the ground was hurt during the ordeal. As flames and thick smoke spiraled from the wreckage, firefighting crews rushed in to tackle the blaze. The ill-fated flight, managed by Swiftair for…

Authorities in China have reported a devastating incident in Zhuhai, where a tragic collision resulted in the loss of 35 lives and left 43 individuals injured. This harrowing event took place yesterday evening when a vehicle barreled into pedestrians in the southern city. Initial reports only indicated injuries, and the swift removal of videos documenting the incident from social media left many details under wraps. However, police later clarified, labeling the episode a "serious and vicious attack" that transpired at the…

A recent Russian airstrike on an apartment complex in Kharkiv, which stands as Ukraine's second-largest city, resulted in the tragic death of a child and left 29 others injured, according to Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleg Synegoubov in a statement on Telegram. Situated roughly 30 kilometers from the Russian frontier, Kharkiv has endured relentless bombardments throughout the ongoing conflict, which has now spanned over two and a half years. Earlier, Governor Synegoubov reported that rescue efforts were underway for at…

In a shocking episode, a truck driver plowed his vehicle into a crowd gathered at a bus stop in central Israel, injuring a minimum of 29 individuals, as reported by medics and law enforcement. Meanwhile, in an unrelated event, Israeli forces fatally shot a man who allegedly attempted to stab them during a "counterterrorism" operation close to Jerusalem. The military characterized this incident as a "terror attack." The tragic collision unfolded on Ahron Yariv Boulevard in Ramat Hasharon, not far from the bustling…

Tragedy struck at the heart of Turkey as five individuals lost their lives, and 22 more suffered injuries during a shocking assault on the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters, reports the government. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing rapid gunfire followed by a deafening explosion in the vicinity of Ankara. At a BRICS conference in Kazan, Russia, Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, standing alongside his counterpart Vladimir Putin, denounced the event as a "vile act of terrorism." Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Twin explosions tragically claimed at least six lives and injured many on Saturday, as per officials. The blasts occurred in the capital, Mogadishu, and Lower Shabelle. Neither event has yet been claimed by any group. The first explosion struck Gel Doh restaurant in the bustling Hamarweyne district, close to the National Theatre. Reports confirmed the deaths of three people and injuries to several more. A vehicle loaded with explosives ignited near the restaurant, leading to these casualties.…