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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 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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Somalia's Cabinet Appoints Odowa Yusuf Raage to Lead National Army Against Al-Shabaab

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers has officially endorsed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as the Commander of the Somali National Army, according to a statement released after an emergency meeting held on Sunday night.




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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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Qatar’s bait and switch game as mediator and host


Qatar is arguing that it won’t act as a mediator any longer, threatening the fate of the hostages because a deal would be harder without Doha in the middle.




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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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Restrained and tortured: Hamas abuse of Palestinians exposed by IDF


The materials were recovered by IDF soldiers during operations in the Gaza Strip.





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Sullivan: World must pressure Hamas to negotiate hostage deal


Sullivan laid the blame squarely on Hamas, clarifying that the issue was that the group simply didn’t want to make a deal under any terms.




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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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Iranian FM and Quds Force do outreach to Iraq


High-level meetings in Tehran signal deepening Iran-Iraq security cooperation, while Iran simultaneously advances its regional agenda through talks with Turkey, Russia, and Lebanon.




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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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'Wishful thinking': War cannot be stopped before wide-reaching goals achieved, IDF spox. says


Lt. Col. Peter Lerner speaks to TML about the state of war after 400 days, including the UN Security Council 1701 Resolution and additions that would allow Israel to secure its borders.




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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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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran




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Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'

Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'




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Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for new warship

Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for new warship




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Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day

Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day




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Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy

Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy




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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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Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues

Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues




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Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim




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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




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Tyrannosaurus Rex of London's Natural History Museum, a model like no other

Tyrannosaurus Rex of London's Natural History Museum, a model like no other




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German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations

German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations




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US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel after some aid improvements to Gaza

US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel after some aid improvements to Gaza




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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency




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Lead for Learning: Decisive Leadership Urgently Needed To Improve Education Globally

Global education is facing a critical moment amid severe setbacks. Millions of children are out of school, learning levels are falling, and millions are leaving school without the skills they need. New out-of-school figures reveal that global progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children has been just 1 percent since 2015, leaving 251 million […]




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Death Toll in Lebanon Rising From Israeli Bombardment

The eastern region of Baalbek, Lebanon was believed to be a “safe zone” for residents, and refugees who had been displaced by the increased hostilities across the country. That changed on October 29, when an Israeli airstrike on the region resulted in over sixty casualties, including two children. On October 30, the Israeli Defense Forces […]




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Education Cannot Wait Interviews Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine

  Matthias Schmale is the Assistant Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. Schmale brings more than 30 years of experience in humanitarian and development work. He previously served as Senior Adviser to the UN Development Coordination Office’s regional team for Africa, as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i) in Nigeria, and in several high-level […]



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Israel’s Moves to Ban UNRWA—Signals Uncertainty for Affected Palestinians

The decision of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, to adopt two laws that would severely limit or outright ban UNRWA has the potential to set a dangerous precedent, where countries can simply implement their own justification to ban the activity of the United Nations, even if it violates their obligations under international humanitarian law. Even with […]




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The Church and Pseudo-Tolerance




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Doctrine: The Pastor's Calling

How would you describe a pastor’s job? Previously, we considered Paul’s exhortations to Timothy to preserve and preach sound doctrine. Paul did not charge Timothy with political advocacy or social change. He didn’t tell him to find ways to give back to the community. He called him to “preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2).

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Doctrine: The Key to Christian Living

Right doctrine is essential to right living. It is impossible to live a faithful Christian life without knowing biblical doctrine. Doctrine simply means “teaching,” and there is no way that even the most sincere believer can conduct a life pleasing to God without knowing what God Himself is like and what sort of life God demands of His people. Those who set biblical theology aside also set aside sound Christian living. And this happens more often than you might think.

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God's Freedom to Elect

Everything that God does He chooses to do, and His choices are free from any influence outside Himself. Therefore, the doctrine of election fits into this fuller comprehension of a sovereign God. That is election in its broadest sense, and it is evident on nearly every page of Scripture.

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Using Education To Stop the Generational Cycle of Violence Against Women in the Pacific

Parliamentary representation by women in Pacific Island countries remains stubbornly low at 8.4 percent. Yet women leaders across the region have been meeting every year for the past four decades to discuss goals and drive action to address gender inequality and the most pressing development challenges in the Pacific. One of the critical issues discussed […]





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Inequality in Access to Abortion Rights in Latin America

The struggle for women’s right to decide in Latin America and the Caribbean, for their access to legal, safe and free abortion continues in the region, with some countries fully criminalising it, others with severe regulations, and a few guaranteeing better conditions, while threats of regression persist. This Saturday 28 September marks, as every year, […]




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‘We Continue Working to Make Sure Afghan Girls and Women Are Heard and Not Forgotten’

  CIVICUS discusses Afghanistan’s system of gender apartheid with Shaharzad Akbar, Executive Director of Rawadari, a human rights organisation founded by Afghans in exile. Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban have banned women from all education beyond primary school and most jobs. They don’t allow women to travel without a male guardian or […]





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A Glimpse into Tanzania’s Political Turmoil Ahead of 2025 Election

At a rally to mark International Youth Day on August 12 in Tanzania’s southern Mbeya region, John Mnyika stood with a determined expression, addressing his supporters. The air was charged with anticipation. Mnyika, the Secretary-General of Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, was preparing to speak about the upcoming elections when the chaos erupted. Without warning, heavily […]




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Egyptian Parliament Moves to Strengthen Support for People with Disabilities and the Elderly

In a significant move to address the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the elderly, six Egyptian parliamentary committees met in Cairo on October 12 to discuss national strategies and legislative efforts. The Forum of Arab Parliamentarians on Population and Development and the Asian Population and Development Association (APDA), with support from the United […]



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Haiti’s Transition of Power Predicted to Worsen Gang Violence

Gang violence has ravaged Haiti, causing thousands of civilian deaths, displacements, and violations of international humanitarian law. Turmoil is expected to escalate following the removal of Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille from office on November 11. On November 10, the Haitian government announced plans to replace incumbent prime minister Conille, with entrepreneur and former senate […]




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Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party

During an in-house podcast interview, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader said he had been surprised by the suggestion




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ANC intensifies renewal drive as it fights to win back KwaZulu-Natal

The party has vowed to regain the support it lost to former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe party in the May election




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William tops Bald Man list despite Charlotte's 'floods of tears' over his beard

William's new beard style didn't go down well with his daughter, Princess CharlottePrince William has reclaimed his title as the "Sexiest Bald Man Alive" for the second consecutive year, surpassing Hollywood stars like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. This honour, based on a study of search traffic...




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Jennifer Aniston recalls one producer telling her 'Friends' won't make her popular

Jennifer Aniston is one of the highest paid actresses of HollywoodAmerican actress, Jennifer Aniston revealed that she was once told by one of her show’s producers that popular sitcom Friends will not 'make her a star'. Globally acclaimed NBC show aired on TV in 1994. At the same time,...