Entrepreneurship & Finance: Somali Magazine opened nominations for the 8th “100 Most Influential Somali People” awards, with a business category and organizers pointing to Eastleigh’s huge M-Pesa flows (up to KSh 5bn daily) as proof of the community’s economic weight in Kenya. Maritime Security & Trade: Pakistan says it is in close contact with Somali authorities after the MT Honour 25 rescue ended with five crew deaths (including three Pakistanis) and four injuries; the UAE also condemned the killings and urged stronger regional protection for shipping. Piracy & Puntland Operations: Puntland forces rescued the hijacked tanker after months in captivity; reports say pirates killed crew before the operation and that suspected attackers were captured. Food Security Pressure: A UN official warned that disruption to fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could worsen food insecurity, citing Somalia among countries heavily dependent on Gulf fertilizer. Humanitarian Fallout in Somalia: UNICEF raised alarm over child deaths and injuries in Baidoa amid renewed clashes, calling for protection of schools and health facilities and safe humanitarian access. Domestic Mobility Rules: Somalia began enforcing NIRA national ID requirements for domestic travel between Mogadishu and Puntland, disrupting flights for passengers without the card. Education & Skills: Qatar Charity celebrated graduation of 162 sponsored students from Mogadishu University, highlighting long-running support for higher education. Regional Diplomacy: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Ethiopia and Djibouti leaders to push security and economic cooperation across the Horn, with a planned next stop in Egypt.