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In a contentious decision, European Union member states have opted to reduce the protection status of wolves, sparking outrage among conservationists and setting the stage for a potential easing of stringent hunting regulations. The representatives from the bloc's 27 nations rallied behind a proposal aimed at amending an international wildlife agreement. This change would shift the classification of wolves from "strictly protected" to simply "protected." The European Commission, the body that originally advocated for this…

Mogadishu (AX) – A multitude of Arab League envoys converged in Mogadishu on Wednesday to kickstart the Arab League Council of Ambassadors, aiming to bolster diplomatic ties between Somalia and the Arab world. Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Maalam Faqi, extended heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Abdullah Al-Otaibi, who heads the Arab League mission in Somalia, for spearheading this significant endeavor. Minister Faqi highlighted the council’s pivotal role in fostering Arab solidarity and reinforcing cooperative…

Italy Triumphs Over France in Nations League After Early Setback In a stunning UEFA Nations League showdown in Paris, Italy rebounded impressively from conceding a goal just 13 seconds into the match, ultimately defeating France 3-1. The goals came from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori, showcasing Italy's resilience. Photo captured Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy's revered goalkeeper, celebrating alongside his teammates after clinching victory at the Parc des Princes during this Group A2 encounter on…

In tonight's edition: In a historic call to action, a dozen international organizations are urging countries to do more to support the thousands of vulnerable people who travel the migration routes each year. Additionally, Nigeria is being hit hard by a fuel…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In what aims to degrade Somalia-based Al-Shabaab, the United Nations Security Council slapped three Al-Shabaab operatives with sanctions, following the latest coordinated efforts to end militant domination in parts of Somalia. The chairman of the Security Council sanctions regime on Monday announced a measure intended to help the Somali federal government fight the militants, who control large swathes of rural areas in central and southern Somalia, but have steadily continued to lose ground. ground.…

EU nations resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine after regulatory shootings AMSTERDAM / LONDON - Germany, France and other European countries announced plans to resume use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday after EU and UK regulators stepped up to build confidence in the shot, saying the benefits outweigh the risks. Reports of rare cerebral thrombosis have prompted more than a…