The Federal Republic of Somalia announced on Tuesday the death of 27 Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabab militia members, including senior leaders, in a planned military operation in central Somalia, Galguduud province, said the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). SONNA reported that the military operation was carried out by the Danab commandos on Monday, in Galguduud, and that the Somali army was redoubling its military operations aimed at eliminating Al-Shabab remnants in central and southern Somalia. Source: Kuwait News Agency
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.9 Hits Indonesia’s Flores
August 17, 2026
Abu dhabi: An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Indonesia’s Flores region Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The