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Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is raising serious concerns about what the United States has actually gained from its recent confrontation with Iran, arguing that the costs of the…

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Minnesota’s major political parties wrapped up a high-stakes weekend of state conventions that delivered key endorsements, exposed internal divisions, and offered an early glimpse into the battles shaping the 2026…

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A federal judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, delivering a significant legal and political blow to…

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What began as investigations into fraud and misuse of public funds in Minnesota is now evolving into a deeply divisive racial and political issue, especially affecting the Somali-American community. While…

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Civil rights organizations in Minnesota are raising alarm over what they describe as increasing attacks on immigrant communities, Muslim Americans, and voting rights across the United States. During Somali American…

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As war tensions involving Iran continue to shake global markets and shipping routes, Somalia is once again paying the price for a crisis it did not create. A recent report…

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A man accused of spraying U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a tense town hall meeting in Minneapolis earlier this year has pleaded guilty to federal assault charges. According…

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MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali opposition leaders have convened high-level talks in the capital to develop an alternative electoral model, as the country edges closer to a constitutional and political deadline.…

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This Was Not Just a Celebration Let me be honest with you this year’s Somali Day at the Minnesota State Capitol did not feel like a celebration. It felt like…

Minnesota Capitol Hosts 3rd Annual Somali Day Rally Amid Community Challenges

Dozens of people gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on Monday for the third annual Somali Day, an event that…

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Somalia Receives Turkish Tanks in Push to Modernize Its Army

Somalia has taken a significant step toward modernizing its military forces with the arrival of modern Turkish-made battle tanks in…

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U.S. Justice Department Appeals Judge’s Restrictions on Federal Agents’ Response to Minnesota Protests

Minneapolis, Minnesota - In the latest development in the ongoing conflict over federal immigration enforcement and protests in the Twin…

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Somalia Cancels All Agreements with the UAE in Major Diplomatic Shift

The Federal Government of Somalia has officially cancelled all bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant…

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Russia Warns of Nuclear Escalation, Says Any World War Could Begin in the Arctic

Russia has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of nuclear confrontation, claiming that any future global war could…

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Emergency Hearing Sought After Minnesota Lawmakers Barred From ICE Facility

Three Democratic members of Congress from Minnesota have requested an emergency court hearing after they were blocked from entering a…

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Understanding Somali Community Life in Minnesota: Contribution, Culture, and the Danger of Collective Blame

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States. Over several decades, Somali Americans have built families,…

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Fraud, Citizenship, and the Rule of Law: What Somali Americans Need to Know

Recent statements from the White House regarding the possible denaturalization of Somali Americans convicted in the Minnesota fraud scandal have…

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Somaliland Denies Hosting Israeli Military Bases or Resettling Palestinians

Hargeisa – Somaliland has firmly denied claims that it agreed to host Israeli military bases or accept the resettlement of…

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