A senior Somaliland official has defended the breakaway region's decision to normalize relations with Israel, dismissing widespread condemnation from the Arab and Muslim world as hypocritical. Hersi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of the ruling Waddani party, stated that Somaliland had "no choice" but to seek recognition from Tel Aviv after 34 years of isolation. Hassan emphasized that Somaliland's pursuit of international recognition is a matter of survival, and the region cannot afford to be choosy about its allies. He pointed out that many Arab and Islamic countries have established diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, citing examples such as Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and the UAE. The official's comments come after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's visit to Hargeisa, the Somaliland capital, which sparked a diplomatic firestorm. The federal government in Mogadishu, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory, condemned the move as a violation...
A concerning trend has emerged online where individuals, particularly ladies, are sharing intimate details of their personal lives, including their sleeping habits, on social media platforms. While sharing aspects of one's life can be therapeutic, oversharing can have unintended consequences. From posting about late-night Netflix binges to sharing explicit details of romantic relationships, the internet is flooded with personal updates. The line between sharing and oversharing is often blurred, and once something is online, it's hard to take it back. This raises questions about online etiquette and digital responsibility. Are we losing sight of what's truly private? Are we setting boundaries for ourselves and respecting others'?
