The Somali President has met with the US Africa Command General, General Doug Anderson, and the US Deputy Ambassador, Justin D. Davis, in a high-level discussion on security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. The meeting focused on finalizing security cooperation agreements before the visit to Washington, with the aim of isolating Israel, which has recently recognized Somaliland as an independent state in a move seen as a challenge to the internationally recognized Somali government.
According to sources, the US delegation also visited the Berbera port and airbase in Somaliland, accompanied by the country’s military leader and government officials. This development is seen as a sign of the US moving towards recognizing Somaliland in the coming weeks.
In other news, Iranian Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saied Iravani, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s statements as “illegal and provocative”, and called on the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to denounce them.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and CEO of Tesla, has claimed that the Chatbot GruK AI is capable of producing better results than doctors in diagnosing medical images, particularly X-rays and MRI scans.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.
In other international news, the UAE Ministry of Defense has reported that it has withdrawn troops from a counter-terrorism operation in Somalia.
In the Middle East, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has provided humanitarian aid packages to Afghanistan, but the Taliban has reportedly taken half of the aid.
In a separate development, Canadian Transport Minister has called for an investigation into an Indian pilot accused of consuming alcohol on duty.
In a bizarre incident in Dubai, a driver was fined 10,000 Dirhams for performing stunts on the road.
In a major crackdown on fake degrees, Indian police have seized over 1 million fake degrees from 22 universities in the Indian state of Kerala.
In a joint statement, foreign ministers of Muslim countries have called for the restoration of basic infrastructure and hospitals in Gaza, as well as the opening of the Rafah crossing.
In a surprising video that has gone viral on social media, a mosque in the UK has been offering gym classes for men.
In a separate incident, a Canadian airline has called for an investigation into an Indian pilot accused of consuming alcohol on duty.
In a development that has sparked international concern, the Taliban has reportedly taken half of the humanitarian aid provided by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Afghanistan.
In a surprising move, Elon Musk has confirmed that he will provide financial support to the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
In a report that has sparked international concern, a study has ranked the world’s cities based on their air quality, with some cities emerging as the cleanest and most breathable.
In a surprising revelation, Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has said that people are now laughing at more explicit content rather than comedy.
In a separate development, Indian actress Isma Abbas has responded to rumors about her and fellow actor Feroze Khan on social media.
In a move that has sparked controversy, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have disagreed on the issue of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
In a separate development, a court has issued a notice to witnesses in a high-profile case, with the next hearing scheduled for January 10.
