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At the tender age of 18, I found myself standing at a crossroads. My belly, a burgeoning symbol of my new identity, was impossible to ignore. As my peers abandoned textbooks for summer adventures, I held onto my high school graduation program, a tangible shard of normalcy in an otherwise unpredictable world. Yet, in that moment, amidst the flowing gowns and tossed caps, my path diverged. While friends expected freedom, I wrestled with an intimate revelation—motherhood was just around the corner.…

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, President Donald Trump recently sanctioned a series of airstrikes in Yemen on territories controlled by the Houthi rebels. His assurance of employing “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-supported militants desist from their aggressions against shipping vessels along critical marine pathways reverberates sternly. Reports from the Houthis indicate a tragic toll of at least 18 civilian casualties, a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict's human cost. "Our brave Warfighters are…

Putin Raises Questions About Ceasefire In recent developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced concerns regarding the current ceasefire negotiations. His comments come at a time when diplomatic efforts are crucial for de-escalating tensions and fostering dialogue. “Peace should always be the aim of any negotiation,” Putin stated, emphasizing the importance of carefully scrutinizing the terms of any truce. His remarks reflect the complexities surrounding the ongoing conflict and the need for mutual understanding…

SpaceX's Starship, a behemoth in the realm of space exploration, has encountered another setback. During its latest test flight, contact was lost with ground controllers, leading to a dramatic fall from space and an explosion. As a result, airports across southern Florida experienced ground stops. This incident, reminiscent of a previous mishap, could represent a substantial setback for SpaceX. This latest endeavor, however, wasn't just another routine test flight. The entire space industry…

How should the Irish government allocate its newfound financial resources, especially in light of the seismic shifts in global security dynamics? This query reverberates more insistently than ever, especially with the ongoing fallout from the Ukraine conflict. Additionally, the aggressive stance of the new U.S. administration, under President Donald J. Trump, has only intensified the urgency of this discussion. Suddenly, the unexpected windfall of sixteen billion euros has landed in government coffers, compelling a…

Mogadishu, AX - The North Western State of Somalia government is taking decisive steps to regain authority over its own airspace, a move that's stirring the pot with Somalia. This airspace, which Somalia currently manages, had once been under global supervision before it passed into Somali hands some years back. Fuad Ahmed Nuuh, the bigwig at the helm of North Western State of Somalia's Aviation and Airport Development, declared that reclaiming control of the skies is numero uno on their to-do list. This maneuver comes…

Namibia is taking decisive action to manage its wildlife amid a severe drought by planning to cull a total of 723 wild animals. Among those slated for removal are 83 elephants. This initiative aims to provide much-needed meat to local communities struggling with the effects of the prolonged drought. The cull will unfold in both national parks and communal lands, particularly in regions where wildlife populations are deemed to surpass the available grazing areas and dwindling water resources. As the drought continues to…

Ethiopia's Somali region raises funds for victims of Tigray atrocities JIGJIGA, Ethiopia - Leaders from the Somali region of Ethiopia have launched a fundraiser aimed at raising funds for victims of atrocities in the Tigray region, as part of one of the latest humanitarian efforts to reduce loss of life possible due to hunger. In the past seven months, the Tigray region has been the scene of…

The government has approved the gradual and orderly return of the displaced population after the volcanic eruption on 22 May. But the population returning to Goma risks facing several challenges, especially housing and especially the difficulties in supplying drinking water. The Congolese government is now studying the possibility of moving the city of Goma.…

Following the failure of the election negotiations and the two-year extension of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed's mandate, Farmajo says, the opposition is raising the tone. The presidential candidate coalition has called on its supporters to reject what they call a "threat to peace and stability" and to challenge President Farmajo. The 14 presidential candidates have all suspended their election campaigns in retaliation for extension of the Head of State's mandate, which sparked an international outcry this week.…