The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the recognition of a Palestinian state by numerous countries.

The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the recognition of a Palestinian state by numerous countries.

China firmly opposed Israel's recognition of Somaliland and its agreement to 'establish diplomatic relations' with it.

Sweden has come out in support of Somalia days after Israel became the first country in the world to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.

Pakistan calls move unilateral, unlawful, violation of int'l law.Envoy urges UNSC to reject actions undermining Somalia's unity.OIC, UK, China reject recognition of Somaliland as independent.At the United Nations Security Council ,...