Somalia's Digital ID Revolution: A Journey From Standstill to Progress

For more than three decades, Somalia's digital identity system remained stagnant, untouched by the major technological changes sweeping the globe

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, three West African Sahel nations ruled by military juntas, signed a security pact on Saturday promising to come to each other's aid in case of rebellion or external aggression

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to Continue Own Bans on Ukraine Grain

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary will impose their own restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports, the governments said on Friday, after the European Commission decided not to extend a ban affecting Ukraine's five EU neighbors

Ukraine Confirms New Allegations Against Magnate Kolomoisky

Ukrainian business magnate Ihor Kolomoisky has been served with notice of a third set of allegations following his detention on suspicion of fraud and money laundering, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said Friday

UNESCO Puts 2 Ukraine Locations on its List of Historic Sites in Danger

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Russia shows Kim Jong Un bomber and warplanes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers and other warplanes Saturday from Russia’s Pacific fleet

Activists in Europe Mark Anniversary of Amini's Death in Iran

Hundreds gathered in central London on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran last year, sparking worldwide protests of the country's conservative Islamic[..]

2 Ships Head to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports to Load Grain, Official Says

Two cargo vessels were bound for Ukrainian ports on Saturday, becoming the first ships to use a temporary corridor to sail into Black Sea ports and load grain for African and Asian markets, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said

IAEA Chief Condemns Iran's 'Unprecedented' Barring of Inspectors

United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Saturday condemned Iran's disproportionate and unprecedented move to bar multiple inspectors assigned to the country, hindering its oversight of Tehran's nuclear activities

EU Chief to Visit Italy's Lampedusa Amid Protests Over Migrants 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Lampedusa on Sunday, an official said, as dozens of the Italian island's citizens protested over a recent surge in migrant arrivals

Prosecutors in Election Case Seek Order Barring 'Intimidating' Trump Remarks

Federal prosecutors in the case charging Donald Trump with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election are seeking an order that would restrict the former president from inflammatory and intimidating comments about witnesses, lawyers and the [..]

US Expects American Dual Nationals Held in Iran to Leave in Coming Days 

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Biden to Grapple With Ukraine, Global South Concerns at UNGA

US President Joe Biden heads to the UN General Assembly in New York next week, where he will attempt to strengthen international support for Ukraine while many Global South countries seek to draw attention toward development challenges and other inte[..]

DNA Tests Reduce Maui Fire Death Count to 97, say Officials

Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people

Biden to Rally Support for Ukraine at UN Amid Global South Concerns

With Global South leaders concerned that the war on Ukraine will again dominate the U