RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

FIRE AT DUBLIN SITE DESIGNATED FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. (PHOTO).


 A fire has broken out at a site in Coolock, North Dublin, which was being renovated to accommodate international protection applicants. Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road. Hoses have been deployed, and smoke is seen billowing from the building.

The fire brigade reported that two fire engines are on the scene. Firefighters are actively extinguishing the fire, which is now contained. “We expect to finish at the scene soon,” a spokesperson said.


An Garda Síochána (Irish police force) issued a statement: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in which a fire has broken out at a premises on the Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.”


Traffic on Malahide Road at Coolock remains open in both directions.


**What is the Coolock Site?**


The site in Coolock, North Dublin, was being prepared to house asylum seekers. It has been the focal point of protests and violence earlier this week. Construction was slated to begin soon on the Malahide Road site. On Monday, protesters targeted the site, resulting in machinery and pallets being set ablaze.


More than 200 Gardaí were deployed to manage the unrest. During these disturbances, three Garda cars were damaged, with one set on fire. Fireworks and other objects were also thrown, leading to significant property damage and public disorder.


Additionally, a nearby building used by police as a security guard station and several vehicles were damaged. Twenty-nine protesters were arrested and charged, 15 of whom appeared in court on various charges.

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