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Somalia Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland as ‘Calculated Distraction’

Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, has criticized Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a “calculated distraction” amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank. His remarks came as Somalia assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for January. Speaking to reporters,…

Venezuela

U.S. Conducts Military Operation in Venezuela, Captures President Nicolás Maduro, Trump Announces

In a major escalation, the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela overnight, resulting in the capture of long-serving President Nicolás Maduro, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement came early Saturday, following months of U.S. pressure on Maduro over allegations of drug trafficking and election irregularities. The…