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EU backlash mounts after Trump’s military threats, dismissal of NATO forces
Europe’s leaders condemned U.S. President Donald Trump after he questioned the value of NATO allies and floated military options over Greenland, a…
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U.S. humanitarian Jessica Buchanan details 93 days held hostage in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Jessica Buchanan remembers the voice before she saw the faces. After 93 days as a hostage in Somalia, wrapped…
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As U.S. fleet nears, Iran warns of severe retaliation if attacked
Tehran, Iran — Iranian authorities warned of severe consequences if the United States launches strikes, unveiling a defiant billboard in central Tehran…
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European Union welcomes Somalia’s opposition joining national dialogue as encouraging progress
EU hails Somali opposition joining national dialogue as positive step MOGADISHU, Somalia — The European Union’s envoy to Somalia has welcomed the…
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Somalia reports over 150 al-Shabab militants killed in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed by international partners, have killed at least 150 Al-Shabab militants in more than two weeks…
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Somalia aims to rebuild donor trust after food aid controversy
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government moved to reassure key donors after a dispute over a humanitarian food warehouse at the Port…
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Eric Trump denies discussing port investments with North Western State of Somalia President
Tuesday January 27, 2026 DAVOS, Switzerland — Eric Trump has denied holding talks or discussing port investments with North Western State of…
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Trump Adviser Rejects Reports of Davos Meeting With North Western State of Somalia’s President
Trump aide denies claims of Davos meeting with North Western State of Somalia president WASHINGTON — A spokesperson for Eric Trump, the…
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Somalia’s NISA Eliminates Al-Shabaab Financial Leader in Targeted Counterterrorism Raid
Somalia’s NISA kills Al-Shabaab finance chief in targeted operation MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency, working with international partners,…
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Somalia enacts new cybersecurity law to secure digital systems, critical infrastructure
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s lower house of parliament on Saturday approved a sweeping Cybersecurity Law designed to protect the country’s digital infrastructure, safeguard…
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Somalia reports seized food aid returned to WFP after port warehouse dispute
Somalia says WFP food aid fully returned after Mogadishu port warehouse dispute; U.S. pauses some assistance MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government said…
