India’s navy takes control of ship hijacked by Somali pirates

India’s navy takes control of ship hijacked by Somali pirates

The development came after men on the bulk carrier fired at an Indian warship in international waters on Friday.

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Experts say Gaza is close to famine. What does that mean?

Experts say Gaza is close to famine. What does that mean?

As Palestinians struggle to find food,humanitarians and UN officials are warning that famine is imminent in the enclave. What is it exactly?

  • byGaya Gupta
Severe drought turns to severe floods killing hundreds in East Africa

Severe drought turns to severe floods killing hundreds in East Africa

Thousands of homes have been washed away or are marooned,farms are submerged,livestock drowned,aid agencies said. El Nino is being blamed.

  • byHumphrey Malalo
The peacekeepers and soldiers missing from history

The peacekeepers and soldiers missing from history

Putting names to faces in photos of Australian soldiers who served as peacekeepers or went to war is crucial if their service is to be honoured,say veterans and historians.

  • byJulie Power
Drought in Somalia killed as many as 43,000 people last year – half of them children

Drought in Somalia killed as many as 43,000 people last year – half of them children

At least 18,000 more people are forecast to die in the first six months of this year,says a report backed by the UN and WHO.

At least 100 people killed as twin car bombs strike Somalia

At least 100 people killed as twin car bombs strike Somalia

The terror attack has targeted the same location as a 2017 bombing that killed more than 500.

  • byOmar Faruk
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Stop pretending famine has nothing to do with you

Stop pretending famine has nothing to do with you

It’s a striking moral challenge for Australians given how wealthy we are by global standards.

  • byMatt Wade
The hungriest place on earth
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The hungriest place on earth

As the world grapples with the repercussions of the war in Ukraine and the threat of global recession,a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding that threatens up to 20 million people.

  • byMatt Wade
At least 21 killed in Somalia hotel siege,many hostages freed

At least 21 killed in Somalia hotel siege,many hostages freed

Elite armed forces battled al Qaeda-linked militants for 30 hours after the jihadists blasted and shot their way into the Hayat Hotel.

  • byAbdi Sheikh
Korean blockbuster has the finest action finale I’ve seen for a long time
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Korean blockbuster has the finest action finale I’ve seen for a long time

Escape From Mogadishu,a lavish movie about diplomats caught in a terrifying civil war,is full of surprises and ought to have a seat belt warning.

  • byPaul Byrnes
Somalia’s PM accuses President of ‘coup attempt’ after powers suspended

Somalia’s PM accuses President of ‘coup attempt’ after powers suspended

Somalia’s President says he had suspended the Prime Minister for suspected corruption. The US says it is “prepared to act”.

  • byAbdi Sheikh andFeisal Omar