By Anthony Bettin, Adam DuxterThursday May 28, 2026 Muhammad Omar U.S. Attorney's Office A Minnesota man facing charges in what federal officials describe as a sprawling Medicaid fraud case has been ordered held as a flight risk, underscoring the scale and seriousness of the alleged scheme that siphoned more than $90 million from taxpayers. At an arraignment and detention hearing Wednesday, a judge ruled that Muhammad Omar, 32, of Roseville, Minnesota, must remain in custody while his case moves forward. Omar and a partner,…

A burst of interest in the phrase “Thucydides Trap” followed Xi Jinping’s closely watched meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, after China’s leader invoked the concept during talks that also touched on issues as contemporary as artificial intelligence and advanced computer chips. For many readers, the immediate question was obvious: why was an ancient Greek historian suddenly at the center of a summit about 21st-century rivalry? The term was popularized in 2011 by US political scientist Graham…

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MOGADISHU — North Western State of Somalia-born politicians based in Mogadishu urged Somalia’s federal authorities on Thursday to avoid punitive steps that could damage the economy, restrict movement or undermine security for people living in North Western State of Somalia, warning that coercion would deepen, not heal, divisions. In a joint statement, the group — which includes current lawmakers and ministers — said forceful measures “will never bring unity” and called for a return to dialogue to resolve disputes between…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A group of North Western State of Somalia-born politicians based in Mogadishu urged the Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday to avoid punitive steps that could harm the economy, restrict movement, or undermine the security of people living in North Western State of Somalia, calling instead for de-escalation and renewed dialogue as tensions rise over Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia. The politicians warned that coercive or punitive measures would not advance Somali unity. They…

Puntland State’s Deni urges inclusive national dialogue, warns of political instability in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia — Puntland State State of Somalia President Said Abdullahi Deni on Thursday urged Somalia’s federal leadership and political actors to heed warnings from Somali intellectuals and reopen inclusive talks on the country’s future, saying failure to do so risks renewed political chaos and threatens national unity. Speaking at the opening of the Somali Future Council conference in Kismayo, Deni said repeated alerts…

In Tunisia, 36 hours after his prime minister was ousted and parliament suspended, President Kaïs Saïed announced on Monday, July 26, the resignation of the defense minister. The presidential strategy receives strong support from the political class. Ennahdha, for its part, still condemns "a coup" and the international community is worried about a possible authoritarian operation.…

This Tuesday, Could 18, a summit can be held in Paris devoted to the financing of African economies and the prickly debt situation. The Covid-19 pandemic plunged the continent into an unsurpassed recession final yr. African nations should finance their restoration, however in contrast to the good powers, they wouldn't have the identical capability. The Paris Summit should study specifically the choices…

In Côte d'Ivoire, the worth of a bag of cement has skilled a sudden rise in costs as a consequence of the vitality disaster, which has pressured the federal government to set costs for constructing supplies. as reported from Abidjan, François Hume-FerkatadjiIn a couple of days, 50 kg bag of cement, normally for 3,500 CFA francs,…

AU asks AMISOM to keep away from being drawn into partisan politics in Somalia ADDIS ABABA - The African Union has requested the AU mission forces in Somalia to stay impartial of their safety commitments because the nation of the Horn of Africa strives to mitigate the present useless finish, which has escalated into battle between rival forces. AMISOM is probably the most dependable…