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Sorry, but when I decide who to vote for on Election Day, it will be the person I think can best represent the country, not the candidate that will most impress my boyfriend.

Helicopter carrying Iran’s president suffers a ‘hard landing,’ state TV says, and rescue is underway

Ebrahim Raisi was elected Iran's president in 2021, having led the country's judiciary and other top offices [File: Vahid Salemi/AP Photo]
By: AP A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating. Some began urging the public to pray for Raisi and the others on board as rescue crews sped...

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour gestures to delegates [Eduardo Munoz/Reuters]
The United Nations General Assembly has backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. The vote by the...

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the UK Government Commit US$5 Million to Combat Malnutrition in Somalia through UNICEF

meeting UNICEF
RIYADH, 6-7 May 2024 – In a significant boost to efforts aimed at combating severe acute malnutrition in Somalia, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the UK Government have announced a US$5 million partnership with UNICEF. This...

London mayor election: Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor

Sadiq Khan was first elected as Mayor of London in 2016. John Phillips/Stringer
By: BBC Labour's Sadiq Khan has won a landmark third successive term as mayor of London. Mr Khan, who was first elected in May 2016, beat his Conservative rival Susan Hall by more...

British Ambassador to Somalia Visits Garowe

• British Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, visited Garowe on 4 May 2024
British Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, visited Garowe on 4 May 2024. The Ambassador met President Deni and discussed Puntland’s role in the wider constitutional state-building agenda, recent humanitarian challenges, and economic development.

Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister

Humza Yousaf announces his resignation at Bute House in Edinburgh on Monday © POOL/AFP via Getty Images
By: Financial Times Humza Yousaf has said he will resign as Scotland’s first minister, forcing his Scottish National party into a leadership contest ahead of the UK general election expected this year. At...

Rageh Omaar receiving care after becoming unwell on air, ITV says

ITV said Rageh Omaar ‘thanks everyone for their well wishes’. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
By: The Guardian The ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming “unwell” live on-air, ITV has said. The ITV News international affairs editor was presenting the News at Ten on Friday evening when...

Taiwan’s indispensability in preparing for future pandemics

Dr. Hsueh Jui-yuan Minister of Health and Welfare Taiwan (R.O.C.)
By: Dr. Hsueh Jui-yuan, Minister of Health and Welfare Taiwan (R.O.C.) The three years of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a terrible loss of life and exacerbated health inequalities. The global economy slumped and, worldwide, people’s lives...

Dahabshiil rewards the Young saleswoman goes viral for a professional response

Dahabshiil rewards the Young saleswoman goes viral for a professional response
Deeqa Mohamed Muse, a Somtel employee in Puntland, Somalia, went viral for her response during a vox pop interview. While working a normal day, Deeqa participated in a street interview and politely redirected a political question to focus on her expertise...

Dahabshiil Group CEO shares his childhood memories of Somali business

Dahabshiil Group CEO shares his childhood memories of Somali business
By: Staff writer Dahabshiil Group Chief Executive Officer Abdirashid Duale He returned to Buroa the city where he was born and spoke to Hereri Media about the story of the Dahabshiil group of companies.