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Biden: Russian attack on Ukraine 'still very much a possibility' President Joe Biden says the US is yet to confirm if Russia has withdrawn some of its troops from Ukraine's border, adding that an invasion is still possible. He’s warning Moscow that the US is ready to "respond decisively" if an invasion goes ahead. His comments come after Russia said it had started withdrawing some of its forces from the Ukraine border. *) Police stations, checkpoints targeted in Somalia's Mogadishu Police in Somalia have thwarted an assault by al Shabab militants who attacked a police station and checkposts in Mogadishu. Somalia's minister for internal security said the assailants targeted the suburbs of Mogadishu early Wednesday morning. The militants were pushed back, with police saying they'll release more details on the operation later today. *) Erdogan wraps up visit to UAE Tuesday marked the final day of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to the United Arab Emirates. The trip was aimed at strengthening relations between the countries. Erdogan also used the occasion to deepen economic ties, as he and the crown prince signalled an end to a years' long rift between the nations. The Turkish president also visited the Turkish pavilion Dubai Expo 2020. *) Ex-Honduras president arrested The former president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez has been arrested on drug charges, after the US requested his extradition. Police surrounded his home for several hours to prevent his escape while they waited for an arrest warrant to be approved by the country's supreme court. The former president is accused of being involved in a drug-trafficking ring. And finally … *) Emirati singer releases song to promote Türkiye-UAE ties Renowned Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi released a Turkish song as a gift to the people of Türkiye. The song’s release coincided with the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UAE. The artist released a four-minute video of himself performing the song on his YouTube channel.