Two separate bomb attacks in southern and central Somalia have left seven people dead.
In the first attack, the house of a military official in Wanlaweyn was targetted, while the second incident involved a military checkpoint in Bacadweyn town.
Both attacks occurred within a span of 24 hours, officials said.
No group has claimed responsibility, although Al Shabaab is behind most attacks in the region as they aim to topple the central government.
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba early on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighbouring Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm on record to hit that Caribbean island nation.
Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel has right to hit back if attacked
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza was not at risk after Israel launched airstrikes in the enclave, which killed 26 people in response to the killing of an Israeli soldier.
South Korea welcomes Trump with its highest award, a golden crown and ketchup
South Korea welcomed US President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a replica gold crown and awarded him with the "Grand Order of Mugunghwa", the country's highest decoration, the presidential office said.
Ex-Philippines president Duterte appeals ICC jurisdiction ruling
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has appealed last week's decision by the International Criminal Court to continue its case against him and is seeking his release, court documents showed on Wednesday.
Cyclone Montha lashes India's east coast; kills one
One person was killed on India's eastern coast after Cyclone Montha made landfall around midnight, with heavy rain and gusty winds also damaging crops and utility poles, officials said on Wednesday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled a body that will streamline volunteering activities in the UAE and promote "kindness and giving" in the community.
Dubai Opera has reminded the public to buy tickets only from the official channels and refrain from falling for unrealistic discounts after a surge in fake ticketing scams.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and European Council President António Costa emphasised the importance of maintaining the Gaza ceasefire to ensure sustainable delivery of aid during talks in Abu Dhabi.
