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Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital

Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital

The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence

Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence

Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Somalia says it's working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter

Somalia says it's working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter

The helicopter faced a technical problem forcing it to make an emergency landing in an area controlled by the al Shabaab.
Thu Jan 11 2024
At least five killed in blast, attack near Mogadishu mayor's office

At least five killed in blast, attack near Mogadishu mayor's office

Attackers from the al Shabaab group set off a bomb then stormed a government building in Somalia's capital, killing at least five civilians.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Car bombs kill at least 10, level houses in central Somalia

Car bombs kill at least 10, level houses in central Somalia

Two car bombs were detonated by al Shabaab militants in central Somalia's Hiraan region.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Somali troops overpower militants to end hotel siege

Somali troops overpower militants to end hotel siege

Gunfire crackled from inside the hotel as the special forces fought the al Shabaab militants more than 12 hours after the group stormed in.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Malaysian man sentenced to 15 years' jail for assisting Al-Shabaab terrorist group

Malaysian man sentenced to 15 years' jail for assisting Al-Shabaab terrorist group

Abdimajit said Ahmad Mustakim is the first Malaysian to be charged with assisting the Al-Shabaab in Somalia.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Detained Malaysian man in Somalia receiving fair trial - Embassy

Detained Malaysian man in Somalia receiving fair trial - Embassy

Ahmad Mustakim is being treated well and is receiving a fair trial according to Somalia's law and justice system, Abdimajit said.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Suicide bomber kills six police officers in Somali capital - Police

Suicide bomber kills six police officers in Somali capital - Police

According to authorities, the suicide bomber, who blew himself up, was acting on behalf of Al Shabaab.
Mon May 10 2021
U.S. decision to withdraw troops dismays some Somalis

U.S. decision to withdraw troops dismays some Somalis

President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops out of Somalia in the waning days of his presidency triggered dismay on Saturday from some Somalis.
Sat Dec 05 2020
Trump to withdraw most troops from Somalia as part of global pullback

Trump to withdraw most troops from Somalia as part of global pullback

President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all American troops to withdraw from Somalia, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Sat Dec 05 2020
Bombs kill at least 17 people in Somali capital Mogadishu

Bombs kill at least 17 people in Somali capital Mogadishu

Two car bombs killed at least 17 people in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Saturday, police said, two weeks after a huge truck bomb killed hundreds of civilians in the city.
Sun Oct 29 2017
U.S. air strikes kill 7 al Shabaab fighters in Somalia: U.S. military

U.S. air strikes kill 7 al Shabaab fighters in Somalia: U.S. military

The strikes hit targets 200 miles (320 km) southwest of Mogadishu on Wednesday and Thursday in an operation conducted in cooperation with Somali forces, it said in a statement.
Thu Aug 17 2017
At least 10 killed by car bomb in Mogadishu claimed by Somalia's al Shabaab

At least 10 killed by car bomb in Mogadishu claimed by Somalia's al Shabaab

At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a car bomb attack on a government building in the Somali capital of Mogadishu.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Somalia: Bomb kills 4 soldiers near capital; AMISOM troops kills 7 militants in south

Somalia: Bomb kills 4 soldiers near capital; AMISOM troops kills 7 militants in south

Kenyan soldiers working under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) killed seven al Shabaab fighters in a Somali district on the countries' border, Kenyan authorities said.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024