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Attackers fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

Attackers fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

A ship was reportedly attacked off the coast of Somalia when assailants fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades at the vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an alert indicating the incident occurred approximately 560 nautical miles southeast of the Somali town of Eyl. Private security firm Ambrey suggested that the attackers were

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

During a pre-competition briefing on Tuesday, contestants of the Miss Universe pageant exited in response to remarks made by Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director of Miss Universe Thailand, who criticized Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. Mr. Itsaragrisil publicly reprimanded Bosch for not posting promotional content related to the event. Reports indicate that he referred to her as

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Donald Trump says Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria

Donald Trump says Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump recently threatened to intervene in Nigeria to address violence against Christians, which he described as a significant issue. His comments follow ongoing allegations from U.S. politicians and advocates that Islamist militants are systematically targeting Christians in Nigeria. However, an investigation by the BBC suggests that some of the data used to

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South Africa says 17 citizens trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war

South Africa says 17 citizens trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war

The South African government has reported receiving distress calls from 17 citizens who have reportedly joined mercenary forces involved in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These individuals, aged between 20 and 39, are currently located in the Donbas region of Ukraine, which has been significantly affected by the war. President Cyril Ramaphosa has

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Philippines declares state of calamity after at least 114 dead killed

Philippines declares state of calamity after at least 114 dead killed

Typhoon Kalmaegi has prompted the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity following significant flooding that has resulted in at least 114 fatalities. The central region, particularly the island of Cebu, has suffered extensive damage, with 71 deaths reported there. Additionally, 127 individuals are currently missing, and at least 82 have

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