
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
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says
The captured pirates are due to arrive in India on Saturday and will be handed over to the law enforcement agencies, the official said.
Wed Mar 20 2024

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

India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
At least 15 Indian crew members were on board the MV Lila Norfolk, which was hijacked near Somalia's coast.
Fri Jan 05 2024

Horn of Africa: Over 100 killed and 700,000 displaced by El Nino rains
NGO calls for urgent national and international intervention to respond to the massive displacement in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Fri Nov 17 2023

Somalia floods kill 10, displace more than 113,000 a year after drought
Five days of rain and the resulting floods forced residents to flee to a camp for internally displaced people outside the capital Mogadishu.
Tue Nov 07 2023

Fleeing drought, Somalis face malnutrition and cholera in Kenya
At Dadaab alone, at least 6,000 Somalis fleeing hunger have arrived at the camp since the start of the year, UN data shows.
Tue Feb 28 2023

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
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
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

Malaysia keen to enhance ties with Somalia - Anwar
Malaysia is keen to further explore ways to enhance bilateral relations with Somalia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Sat Nov 26 2022

Car bombs at busy Somalia market intersection killed at least 100, president says
The two car bombs exploded at Somalia's education ministry next to a busy market intersection killed at least 100 people and wounded 300.
Mon Oct 31 2022

With inflation, a Somali works two weeks to buy the same basic foods an American could in just over an hour
African countries plagued by hunger are suffering from the economic situation.
Sun Oct 30 2022

More than 700 children have died in Somalia nutrition centres, UN says
Some 730 children have been reported to have died in food and nutrition centres across the country between January and July this year.
Tue Sep 06 2022

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025