U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia
Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.
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Gunfire and Explosions Erupt in Somalia’s Capital, Residents Say
Residents of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, said government forces fought militia groups and heard sounds of rocket-propelled grenades on Thursday. Some residents fled their homes to escape the violence. No information of casualties was immediately avai…
Fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu: What’s Happening and Why It Matters
Gun battles erupted on Thursday, as armed groups loyal to rival politicians clashed. Residents said it was the worst fighting in years.
Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire
Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expiredFierce clashes have taken place between government troops and militias allied with the opposition in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging …
Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata Foils Piracy Attempt Near Gulf of Aden
INS Kolkata, India’s indigenously built guided-missile destroyer, has successfully thwarted a suspected piracy attempt against merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 near the Gulf of Aden.The warship deployed its helicopter and boarding teams in a rapid response that ensured the safety of the vessel and its crew amid rising piracy threats in the Western Indian Ocean.The Indian Navy confirmed that INS
Turkey’s ICBM: Ambition for Autonomy
Published: May 26, 2026 At the recent SAHA Expo 2026, Turkey unveiled a mock-up of the Yildirimhan (Thunderbolt) and released details about the long-range, four-engined, liquid-fueled ballistic missile. The designation “Yildirimhan” refers to Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, known as “the Thunderbolt,” circa 1400 AD. He was known for acting faster than his enemies, striking before […]
Turkey’s ICBM: Ambition for Autonomy was originally published on Global Security Review.
What the End of Aid Looks Like
The United States and other countries are cutting humanitarian relief. Our reporter went to Somalia to see the impact.
Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
A Hunger Crisis in Somalia Is Being Worsened by the Middle East War
Widespread malnutrition in Somalia, initially caused by drought, has been compounded from cuts to humanitarian aid and rising prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
Guardian reporter and colleagues detained and beaten by Somali police
Mohamed Bulbul arrested in Mogadishu after covering case of woman allegedly being tortured in prisonA journalist who covered the case of a woman who said she was being tortured in prison was detained and beaten with pistols by Somali authorities, along…