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Iranian tankers leave U.S. blockade zone ahead of peace talks
Iranian oil began moving again through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with the first tankers clearing the US blockade, according to…
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Somalia
Deportation of Omar Artan spotlights U.S. passport barriers for some Americans
By: Jafar Yussuf Sunday June 14, 2026 The World Cup sells itself on a grand, almost sacred idea: a single arena where talent,…
Somalia
Somalia Defends Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Terrorism Allegations
MOGADISHU, June 13 – Somalia’s federal government moved on Saturday to firmly rebut U.S. allegations involving Somali referee Omar Artan, saying there…
World
Trump objections delay opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada
A long-awaited link between the US and Canada has hit an unexpected pause: the two countries have agreed to delay the opening…
Somalia
Canadian leaders back Somali referee denied U.S. entry for FIFA World Cup
Friday June 12, 2026 Denied entry to the United States, FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Somalia to a hero’s…
Somalia
Somalia Regrets U.S. Denial of Entry to FIFA Referee Omar Artan
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday voiced strong regret after the United States refused entry to…
Somalia
Toronto mayor says Somali FIFA referee inadmissible to U.S. is welcome in city
By: Joshua FreemanThursday June 11, 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow speaks at an event on May 19, 2026. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says…
Somalia
FIFA Chief Says Somali Referee’s U.S. Entry Denial Is ‘Unfortunate’ but Outside FIFA’s Authority
MOGADISHU, Somalia – FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday described the reported denial of entry to the United States for Somali referee…
Somalia
Toronto mayor says Somali FIFA referee inadmissible to U.S. would be welcome
By: Joshua FreemanThursday June 11, 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow appears at an event on May 19, 2026. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says…
Somalia
WHO chief backs Somali referee denied U.S. entry before World Cup
Thursday June 11, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday threw his support behind Somali referee Omar Artan…
Somalia
FIFA president tells Somalia referee denied U.S. entry to ‘chill, relax’
Diyar GuldoganThursday June 11, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday brushed aside mounting criticism over travel and visa disputes tied to…
