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 ...

‘SWIFTIE’ NOW OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS A DICTIONARY WORD. (PHOTO).


 ‘Swiftie’ now officially recognized as a dictionary word

Fans of Taylor Swift now have a formal word to describe their devotion: “Swiftie” has officially been added to the dictionary.

The term is defined as “a fan of the music of Taylor Swift,” with the plural “Swifties” referring to the fandom as a whole. Although it is now formally recognized, the nickname has been used by fans for over a decade. Since the release of Swift’s self-titled debut album in 2006, she has cultivated a massive global following. Over 20 years, her fans have embraced the name “Swifties” to show solidarity, and Swift herself trademarked the term in 2017, using it across merchandise and promotional campaigns.

Language experts note that dictionary updates reflect common usage, not dictate it, and “Swiftie” joins other fandom-related words in the latest update, including “Beyhive,” for Beyoncé fans, and “Trekkie,” for fans of “Star Trek.”

Taylor Swift, now a billionaire musician with 16 albums, has built one of the most dedicated fanbases in the world. Her Eras tour, which concluded in 2024, generated over $2 billion from nearly 150 shows worldwide, and the Los Angeles concert film became the highest-grossing concert movie ever. Swifties are known for decoding hidden messages in her songs, social media posts, and promotional material, tracking everything from song meanings to potential album release dates.


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