Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Somalia announced the cancellation of all agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, citing concerns over actions that it said undermined its national sovereignty and territorial unity. The move comes amid rising tensions over Israel's recognition of Somaliland and reports of Emirati involvement in the escape of a Yemeni separatist leader.

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"Having carefully assessed recent developments and exercising its constitutional authority, the Council of Ministers has annulled all agreements concluded with the United Arab Emirates. including bilateral security and defence cooperation agreements," the Somali government said in a statement...