United Nations
African Union calls on Israel to revoke Somaliland recognition amid Sa'ar visit
"The (AU) Council strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the unilateral recognition of the so-called 'Republic of Somaliland' by Israel," it said in a post on X after a ministerial meeting.
Machado says she is heading back to Venezuela as Trump moves to shape post-Maduro transition
Yemen’s southern upheaval creates new risks, opportunities for Israel - opinion
Cuba is the next domino after Maduro’s fall - opinion
'Watch out for your soldiers': New banner in Tehran's Palestine Square threatens Israeli, US troops
Last week, US President Donald Trump declared that the United States was "locked and loaded and ready to go" if Iran killed any more protestors, in a post on Truth Social.
Prof. Halperin-Kaddari: Oct. 7 exposed failure to address sexual violence
Halperin Kaddari, who served 12 years on the UN committee known as CEDAW, said she expected immediate condemnation after reports of sexual violence emerged.
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.
Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion
In a region scarred by war, one society chose reconciliation. Why does global diplomacy ignore Somaliland?
UN, world leaders dismayed by US Venezuela op. and capture of Maduro, label it 'dangerous precedent
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres decried the strikes on Venezuela as a “dangerous precedent," while Argentinian President Javier Milei celebrated the "excellent news."
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.
'Outrageous and illegal' : UNRWA slams Israel for cutting off its water, comms and electric in Gaza
Israel enacted a law disconnecting UNRWA facilities from utilities and services, while the UN agency warned the move violates international obligations.
Israel steps in to defend Somaliland recognition move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives
"It is not a hostile step toward Somalia, nor does it preclude future dialogue between the parties. Recognition is not an act of defiance. It is an opportunity,” said Israel’s Deputy UN Ambassador.
Israel makes high-stakes moral, strategic gamble on Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland breaks a taboo, rewards statehood, and secures strategic gains around the Red Sea crossroads.
Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win
The junta that has ruled Myanmar since a military coup toppled the last civilian government says the vote is a chance for a fresh start politically and economically for the impoverished nation.
Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis
The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.
