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According to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo obtained by Reuters, the Trump administration is contemplating extensive travel restrictions for citizens from various countries as part of a new ban. The memo outlines a total of 41 countries, categorized into three distinct groups. The first group comprises 10 nations—including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea—where a complete visa suspension would be imposed. The second group includes five countries: Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the labyrinthine alleys of Jamaame district, nestled within Somalia's storied Lower Juba region, a quiet storm was brewing. It was a subtle chaos orchestrated with the precision of a maestro by the elite Danab commandos of the Somali National Army. But they were not alone in this symphony of military strategy. Alongside them, adding their own fierce cadence, were Jubbaland’s revered Dervish forces. Consider the complexity of such operations. How does one synchronize movements across such challenging…

Along the sun-drenched shores of Qaw in Northeastern State, northeastern Somalia, a lone member of the Somali security forces patrols diligently, casting an ever-watchful eye across the vast landscape. It's December 18th, 2016. This snapshot, courtesy of AFP, paints a vivid picture of vigilance and resilience against the relentless backdrop of security threats. Fast forward to the bustling capital of Mogadishu, where the hum of daily life mingles with the palpable tension of ongoing military maneuvers. Somali security…

A Russian missile struck a residential apartment complex in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, resulting in injuries to at least seven individuals and leaving several others trapped beneath the debris, according to officials. Among the injured were two young children, as reported by regional governor Serhiy Lysak via the Telegram messaging app. The missile assault wreaked havoc on apartments stretching from the first to the fifth floors. Images shared by authorities showcased a devastated roof and floors that had caved in,…

A tragic incident has unfolded in the Argentine coastal town of Villa Gesell, where a ten-story hotel building has collapsed, resulting in the death of an elderly man and leaving a dozen individuals unaccounted for, as reported by local officials and media outlets. "The calamity struck around 1:00 am, leading to the collapse of the ten-story structure that housed the Dubrovnik Hotel," stated the municipality of Villa Gesell, situated approximately 350 kilometers south of Buenos Aires along the picturesque Atlantic coast.…

Necdet Seyitoğlu spent nearly two decades in the UK before relocating to Kenya. In a recent chat with the BBC, a British resident revealed a startling account of being nabbed alongside several Turkish nationals by masked individuals in Nairobi. To date, four of those Turks remain unaccounted for. Necdet Seyitoğlu, who made the UK his home for 18 years prior to his move to Kenya two years back, shared that after being held for eight harrowing hours, he convinced his captors to release him by flashing his British passport.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali National Army (SNA) has taken down numerous Al-Shabaab militants in the southern regions, affirming they've reclaimed pivotal villages from the extremists. Collaborating with regional troops, government forces executed impactful operations in Bakool and Lower Jubba, leading to a significant elimination of enemy forces, as per state-run media. During these offensives, myriad ammunition, RPGs, and heavy weaponry were seized. Several militants were captured and will promptly face military…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - When General Yusuf Rageh Odowaa announced major crackdowns against Al-Shabaab in central and southern Somalia, he insisted that "we will crush them, reclaim our territories" and true to his words, the activists have continued to suffer defeats in recent weeks. But even more fascinating, unlike many configurations of the military, General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh has taken it upon himself to lead a crackdown on the militants, which has apparently paid off in recent weeks. Since last week, more than 200…