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What are Trump’s Day One plans for immigration enforcement?

Donald Trump is likely to take many executive actions on his first day as president to ramp up immigration enforcement and roll back signature Biden legal entry programs, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. - REUTERS




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Illegally kept deer found at accused fengshui master’s house

CHIANG MAI - Police found an unregistered barking deer, a protected species, at the house of the fengshui consultant arrested for allegedly defrauding people of over 100 million baht.




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London's Kew Gardens opens annual festive light trail

Visitors to London's famous Kew Gardens this Christmas will get to walk a festive night-time trail that uses lights to bring the garden to life. - REUTERS




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Somalia President Appoints New Military Commanders

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a strategic move to bolster Somalia's defense apparatus, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has made key changes in the military hierarchy, appointing General Sahal Abdullahi Omar as the new Commander of Land Forces and elevating Lt. Colonel Hassan Salah Abdi to the position of Commander of Special Forces.




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Two Ministers Resign From Somalia's Government Amid Tensions

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant political development, two ministers from Somalia's federal government resigned on Sunday, November 3, 2024, citing what they described as the government's plans to exacerbate tensions with regional administrations, particularly Jubbaland and Puntland.




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Somalia Moves to Relocate Ethiopian Embassy Amid Growing Diplomatic Tensions

[Radio Dalsan] In a move that has captured international attention, Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has announced plans to relocate the Ethiopian Embassy currently housed within the Somali presidential compound.




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Somalia Sends Four Planes of Humanitarian Aid to Baidoa Amid Looming Drought Crisis

[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- The Federal Government of Somalia has dispatched four planes of humanitarian aid to Baidoa, the capital of the Southwest State, in response to escalating concerns over a severe drought expected to hit the region.




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EU Delivers Military Aid to Boost Somalia's Fight Against Insurgency

[Radio Dalsan] The European Union (EU) handed over a fleet of military vehicles and equipment to the Somali government on Tuesday, at the General Dhagabadan Training Camp in Mogadishu.




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President Mohamud Congratulates Trump On Election Victory

[Radio Dalsan] Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following provisional results indicating his victory in the U.S. presidential election.




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President Mohamud Vows to Reintegrate Somali Nationals As Germany Agrees On Deportation Plan

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia is prepared to welcome back its nationals from Germany, particularly those without legal residency, following a meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday.




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Somalia's Intelligence Agency Arrests Two Al-Shabaab Affiliates in Mogadishu

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced on Thursday the arrest of two men with ties to the militant group Al-Shabaab in the capital city of Mogadishu.




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Somalia Defense Minister Outlines New African Union Mission in Regional Tour

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdiqadir Mohamed Noor, has been actively engaging with troop-contributing countries for the forthcoming African Union mission, set to start in 2025.




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Egypt Hosts Launch of Major Somalia Urban Development Initiative

[Shabelle] Cairo, Egypt -- Somalia took a significant step towards addressing its internal displacement crisis with the launch of the "Saameynta: Scaling Solutions to Displacement through Financing Inclusive Urban Development" during the World Urban Forum in Cairo on Thursday.




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Jubaland Suspends Cooperation With Somali Federal Government

[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- The regional state of Jubaland has announced the suspension of all cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia, escalating tensions over political and governance issues. The decision, made public early Sunday, marks a significant rift in the country's federal structure.




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Somalia Reappoints Gen Odawaa As Army Chief Amid Push Against Al-Shabaab

[Radio Dalsan] The Somali Council of Ministers has reappointed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as Commander of the Somali Armed Forces, replacing General Ibrahim Muhyiddin, during an emergency meeting held in Mogadishu on Sunday night.




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Somaliland Vice President Breaks Ranks, Backs Opposition Waddani Party Ahead of Election

[Radio Dalsan] Somaliland's Vice President, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici, made headlines on Sunday by publicly endorsing the opposition Waddani Party just days before the November 13 presidential election.




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Somaliland Prepares for Presidential Polls Amid Regional Tension

[VOA] Washington -- According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect their president for the next five years.




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UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen

[UNHCR] UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review strategies for comprehensive solutions to the ongoing displacement crisis in Somalia. The meeting brought together representatives from Uganda, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as the regional body, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and provided a platform for sharing insights and aligning efforts among




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Somali Intelligence Agency Nisa Reports Killing 23 Al-Shabaab Militants in Operation

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a targeted operation in the Dharaarweyn area near Galcad city, within the Galgaduud region.




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Israel attacks Lebanon as sirens sound across Israel's North Saturday afternoon


As of 5:00 p.m., approximately 70 rockets were fired by Hezbollah to Israel.




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IDF Chief of Staff Halevi sends a message to Hamas during assessment in Jabalya


Halevi gave this message after the IDF killed 1,000 Hamas terrorists in the northern Gazan city and additionally captured another 1,000 terrorists.




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IDF reveals Hezbollah missile arsenal severely depleted due to ground ops.


The IDF estimates that “80% of Hezbollah’s rocket arsenal within a range of up to 40 kilometers has been destroyed.”






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Syria says seven civilians killed in Israeli strike near Damascus


Sayeda Zainab, a stronghold of Hezbollah and the site of a major Shi’ite shrine, has been the target of previous strikes. 




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IDF uncovers Hezbollah training center near UNIFIL post, counters UN claim of operating within post


The IDF reiterated that it seeks to operate against Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities to push the group away from southern Lebanon.




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With over 4,500 cubic meters of concrete: IDF dismantles Hezbollah compound beneath cemetery


While operating in the area, soldiers from the Shaldag Unit identified several tunnel shafts leading to the compound, which led to the exposure of the full tunnel. 




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Defense officials fear Iran will act against Israel before Trump returns to WH


Intelligence services have begun intensifying intelligence sharing and situational assessments with the US military to prevent overlooking critical developments.




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Iran’s President claims he’s ‘too busy’ to attend summit in Saudi


The meeting comes while the region prepares for incoming US President Donald Trump to take office.




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Turkey’s Erdogan calls on Muslim world to boycott, end trade with Israel


Erdogan urged Muslim nations at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia to unite against Israel




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Saudi crown prince condemns Israel's attacks on Palestinians as 'genocide'


Saudi Arabia's crown prince condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza at a Riyadh summit, stressing support for Palestine and pausing US-led normalization talks after recent violent escalations.




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US carried out strikes against Iranian-linked targets in Syria, CENTCOM announces


The strikes were in response to attacks on US personnel over the past 24 hours, CENTCOM reported.




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Iran builds 'defensive tunnel' in Tehran to avoid future Israeli attacks


According to Iranian media, the tunnel, located near Tehran's city center, will link a station on the Tehran metro to the Imam Khomeini Hospital.




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US warships repelled attack from Yemen's Houthis, Pentagon says


Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea had earlier said the first operation targeted a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian sea with a number of missiles and drones.




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US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza


It was also urgently important that Israel pause implementation of a law banning the operation of the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, Thomas-Greenfield added.




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Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks

Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks




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With Arizona Trump has now won all seven battleground states

With Arizona Trump has now won all seven battleground states




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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people




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Afghanistan's Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference

Afghanistan's Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference




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The monkeys that science has experimented on for over a century

The monkeys that science has experimented on for over a century




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Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned

Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned




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Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Evening

Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Evening




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Kremlin denies Putin spoke with Trump over de-escalation in Ukraine

Kremlin denies Putin spoke with Trump over de-escalation in Ukraine




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Slackliners set world record, balancing at 2,500 metres high between hot air balloons

Slackliners set world record, balancing at 2,500 metres high between hot air balloons




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Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Evening

Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Evening




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Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza

Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza




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North Korea finalises landmark defence pact with Russia

North Korea finalises landmark defence pact with Russia




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At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire

At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire




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Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles trains in English Channel, state media reports

Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles trains in English Channel, state media reports




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Blinken heads to Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump win

Blinken heads to Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump win