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DUBAI — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi Irro attended the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday for the second consecutive year, underscoring Hargeisa’s push for international visibility despite objections from Somalia’s federal government and amid worsening tensions with the United Arab Emirates. The annual forum, one of the world’s most prominent gatherings on governance and public policy, brings together global political leaders, major corporations and international…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Irro is attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the second consecutive year, joining global leaders as they debate the future of governance, technological innovation and public policy. Irro’s participation comes as relations between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates face renewed strain. Somalia has said it canceled agreements with Abu Dhabi following claims by Israel that it had recognized North Western State of Somalia as an…

U.S. to resume food aid after Somalia acknowledges disruptions to WFP operations MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States said it will resume World Food Program (WFP) food distribution in Somalia after the federal government acknowledged its role in disrupting aid operations and confirmed that commodities affected by port expansion in the capital have been returned. In a statement, U.S. Foreign Assistance said: “The United States acknowledges the Federal Government of Somalia for taking responsibility for its actions affecting…

Analysis: At Davos, Trump’s remarks about Somali migrants signal a familiar pattern — rhetoric that shapes policy President Donald Trump’s jab at Somali migrants on the World Economic Forum stage in Davos did more than provoke outrage. It fit a years-long pattern in which inflammatory language about Black and African diasporas is paired with restrictive immigration moves — a feedback loop with real policy and political consequences in places like Minnesota, Maine and beyond. Before a crowd of foreign dignitaries and…

DUBAI (AX) — DP World said Tuesday its operations at Berbera Port are continuing as normal, brushing aside immediate disruption concerns after Somalia’s federal government declared it was canceling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including port, defense and security deals. The Dubai-based ports operator said it remains bound by its existing agreements with North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared republic that Somalia considers part of its territory. The company declined to comment on what it…

WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol as affordability rises in dozens of countries Sugary drinks and alcohol are not being taxed at levels that curb demand and protect public health, the World Health Organization said in two new reports, warning that the products remain broadly affordable and are fueling chronic disease. The agency renewed its call for stronger “health taxes” on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce consumption and bolster strained government budgets. The WHO said sugary drinks…

DUBAI — DP World said Tuesday its operations at the Port of Berbera in Somalia’s breakaway region of North Western State of Somalia remain unaffected and continue under existing agreements, even as Mogadishu moved to annul all deals with the United Arab Emirates amid rising regional tensions linked to Yemen. Somalia’s federal government on Monday said it was voiding its agreements with the UAE, including port contracts and defense and security cooperation, accusing Abu Dhabi of undermining the country’s sovereignty. The…

Berlin restored electricity to tens of thousands of customers this afternoon, five days after a suspected act of sabotage plunged parts of the German capital into darkness in what officials called the longest outage since the end of World War II. City officials said power was fully restored to roughly 45,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses following round-the-clock repairs. The blackout affected more than 100,000 Berliners, many of whom endured more than four days without power and heating as temperatures hovered…

BERLIN — Power was fully restored this afternoon to roughly 45,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses in Berlin, city officials said, five days after a suspected act of sabotage triggered the German capital’s longest blackout since World War II. The outage affected more than 100,000 Berliners, many of whom endured more than four days without electricity or heating as temperatures hovered below freezing. The disruption darkened streets and apartments, snarled train services, cut internet access and initially affected…

Egypt’s football authorities have asked FIFA to block any LGBTQ+ Pride messaging or activities during the national team’s World Cup match against Iran in Seattle on June 26, arguing that such displays would clash with the cultural and religious values of the participating nations. In a letter addressed to FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said it “categorically rejects any activities promoting LGBTQ during the match,” which local organizers have designated as a “Pride Match” to…