US–South Africa Relations Hit New Low Over G20 Dispute
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as “regrettable” the announcement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa will not be welcomed to the 2026 G20 Summit scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida. Trump made the declaration on social media, claiming that South Africa refused to hand over the G20 presidency directly to a US […]
US Suspends Afghan Immigration Processing After DC Shooting, Raising Global Questions on Refugee Policy
The United States has halted all immigration processing for Afghan nationals following the identification of an Afghan asylum seeker as the suspected gunman in an ambush-style shooting that critically injured two National Guard members in Washington, DC. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the suspension in a post on X, stating that all immigration […]
“From COP30 to Conflict Zones: UN Highlights Climate Urgency and Mounting Global Humanitarian Needs”
At Monday’s daily press briefing, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, briefed journalists on key global developments — from the ongoing COP30 climate summit in Brazil to humanitarian situations in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Philippines. Climate Action: UN Calls for a Decade of Acceleration at COP30 Speaking at the opening of the […]
U.S. and Uzbekistan Announce Multi-Billion Dollar Trade and Investment Deals
The United States and Uzbekistan have taken major steps to deepen their economic and diplomatic ties, following new agreements that promise billions of dollars in trade and investment between the two nations. During a meeting held in Washington on November 6, President Donald J. Trump and Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced landmark deals aimed at […]
China Warns Against Foreign Interference, Backs Nigeria Amid US Military Threat
The Chinese government has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, following reports of a U.S. threat of possible military action against the West African nation. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed China’s strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, […]
Democrats Secure Key Wins in U.S. Local Elections
Washington, United States — The Democratic Party recorded significant victories across the United States on Tuesday in a series of closely watched local elections, widely regarded as the first major electoral assessment of President Donald Trump’s second term. In New York City, state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was projected to win the mayoral race, according to […]
Trump Orders Immediate Resumption of US Nuclear Weapons Testing, Approves South Korean Nuclear Submarine Project
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has ordered the Department of Defense to “immediately” resume nuclear weapons testing to ensure parity with other global nuclear powers. The move marks a significant shift in US defense policy and comes amid rising global tensions. Trump made the announcement on Thursday via his Truth Social […]
Israel’s Netanyahu Confirms 2026 Re-election Bid Amid Declining Popularity
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that he will seek another term in office during the country’s November 2026 parliamentary elections, despite facing widespread criticism and waning popularity over his handling of the Gaza War. Netanyahu’s recent leadership has been overshadowed by a series of controversies — from the deeply divisive judicial reform bill […]
Gen Z-Led Uprising…Madagascar’s President Flees
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has reportedly fled the country, marking yet another government toppled by a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest spreading across the globe. According to opposition leader Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after sections of the army defected and joined protesters demanding his resignation. “We called the staff of the presidency […]
Reigniting Beijing’s Promise: Amina Mohammed Calls for Renewed Action on Women’s Rights
Nearly three decades after the landmark Beijing Declaration charted a new course for women’s empowerment, global leaders have once again gathered to assess the journey so far — and to confront the uncomfortable truth that gender equality remains far from achieved. At the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted by China and UN Women, the […]
