Red Sea Trade Security: A Houthi “double-tap” attack on a Red Sea-linked vessel killed at least six, drawing fresh international condemnation and raising risks for shipping and food supply routes tied to the Bab al-Mandeb. Puntland–US Maritime Push: The US Special Operations Command Africa signed an agreement with Puntland to expand the Bosaso base to improve counter-terror and maritime security operations, underlining how Gulf and Red Sea pressures are reshaping Somalia’s port security. Humanitarian Cash for Food Insecurity: Qatar Charity (QC) provided cash assistance to about 1,530 Somali families in Deynile, Mogadishu, to help cover food needs amid rising prices. Fisheries & Jobs: Italy and Somalia’s fisheries ministry discussed scaling a Bosaso supply-chain project, while a Bosaso youth feature highlights how vocational training can open fishing careers—yet access to boats and market spots still limits earnings. Regional Integration: Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister launched a review of the National Regional Integration Strategy to strengthen trade, infrastructure links, and investment through ports and border crossings. Somalia’s Food Crisis Pressure: Reports warn severe malnutrition and hunger are deepening as humanitarian funding shrinks. Somali Business Innovation: A Mogadishu-based skincare brand is commercializing Somali ingredients like turmeric, aiming to build a competitive Horn-of-Africa cosmetics market.