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WorldTrump warns Hamas has ‘short period of time’ to disarm- WorldUS slams China policies on chips but postpones tariffsUS trade officials have sharply criticised Beijing’s approach to the semiconductor sector, concluding that China has used unfair and non-market policies to dominate the industry, while opting to delay new tariffs until 2027. In a public notice released on Tuesday, the Office of the United States…December 24, 2025
- USFDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesityThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of a condition that affects millions of Americans. The drug, developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, is the first GLP-1 pill cleared for…December 23, 2025
- USUS signs health aid deal with Nigeria focusing on ChristiansThe United States has signed a wide-ranging health assistance agreement with Nigeria, marking a significant shift in relations between Washington and Africa’s most populous nation following heightened diplomatic tensions over the treatment of Christians. Washington announced on Saturday that the…December 22, 2025
- USTrump administration rejects cover-up claims over Epstein filesThe Trump administration has denied allegations of a cover-up following the release of heavily redacted Epstein files, as pressure grows from lawmakers and victims demanding full transparency. On 21 December, the US Justice Department rejected claims that it had removed or censored material to…December 22, 2025
- USTrump expands travel ban to 39 countriesPresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding the US travel ban to include nationals from 39 countries, a significant increase from the previous list of 19, the White House said on Tuesday. Under the new order, seven additional countries are subject to a full travel ban: Laos, Sierra…December 17, 2025
- USUS raises concerns over Afrikaners refugee processing in SASome US media organisations, including CNN, The Hill and Yahoo News, have reported that South African authorities briefly detained two American staff members involved in processing white Afrikaners seeking refugee status. According to the reports, the alleged incident took place at a temporary…December 17, 2025
- CrimeEpstein deadline looms as US transparency faces major testThe Epstein deadline set by Congress is fast approaching, placing renewed pressure on the US government to disclose long-guarded records related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must release a substantial archive…December 15, 2025
- WorldRussia Says ‘No Alternative’ to Ukraine OffensiveMOSCOW, Russia- The Kremlin has insisted it has “no alternative” but to continue its military offensive in Ukraine, dismissing US former President Donald Trump’s description of Russia as a “paper tiger.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments on Wednesday, a day after Trump suggested…September 24, 2025
- CrimeUS Deports Foreigners for Celebrating Kirk's DeathOrem, Utah - U.S. authorities move to deport foreigners who celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. local time during a speech at Utah Valley University in…September 16, 2025
- USTrump to rebrand Pentagon as Department of WarWashington, United States- President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, a White House official said on Thursday. The move aims to project a tougher image for the U.S. military but requires congressional approval…September 5, 2025
- USUS Embassy in Zimbabwe Pauses Visa ServicesThe US embassy in Harare has suspended all routine visa processing services starting Thursday, citing concerns over visa overstays and Zimbabwe’s lack of cooperation on immigration matters. The decision, announced by the US State Department, impacts a range of visa categories, including immigrant…August 7, 2025
- USJustin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease After Tour CriticismJustin Timberlake has disclosed that he has been battling Lyme disease, following criticism from some fans over his "low energy" performances during his recent 'Forget Tomorrow World Tour'. The 44-year-old singer, who completed 121 shows, shared his diagnosis on Instagram, explaining the toll the…August 1, 2025
- USTrump Threatens Tariffs as Canada Backs Palestinian StateUS President Donald Trump has warned that Canada’s decision to support Palestinian statehood could hinder efforts to finalize a trade agreement between the two nations, as a critical deadline looms. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize the…July 31, 2025
- USTrump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury TestimonyUS President Donald Trump has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, responding to pressure from his conservative base for greater transparency. The directive, announced on Thursday, comes after a Wall Street…July 18, 2025
- USUnreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen in Atlanta Car Break-InUnreleased music and sensitive documents belonging to global superstar Beyoncé were stolen from a rental car in Atlanta, according to local police, just days before her performances in the city. The theft occurred on the evening of 8 July 2025, when a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, rented by Beyoncé’s…July 15, 2025
- USRed Bull Sacks Christian Horner as Team Chief After 20 YearsRed Bull Racing has dismissed Christian Horner as team principal and CEO, ending his 20-year tenure with immediate effect, the Formula 1 team announced on Wednesday. Laurent Mekies, previously head of sister team Racing Bulls, will take over as CEO, while Alan Permane steps up as Racing Bulls’…July 9, 2025
- USMusk's America Party to Accept Bitcoin, Criticizes US DollarElon Musk has announced that his newly formed America Party will accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, describing the US dollar as "hopeless". The tech billionaire's statement came in response to a query on the X platform, where he criticized fiat currency amid concerns over rising US government…July 7, 2025
- USSouth African Woman Found Dead on Boat Near Harbour IslandBAHAMAS- Police in Eleuthera are investigating a homicide and suspected attempted suicide after a South African woman was found dead on a vessel docked near Harbour Island, alongside a 40-year-old Mexican man discovered with severe arm injuries. The incident, reported shortly after 1 p.m…July 4, 2025
- USSouth Africa considers BEE exemption for StarlinkPRETORIA, South Africa – South African officials are preparing to propose a temporary exemption from Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) ownership rules for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, according to government sources familiar with the matter. The proposal aims to fast-track…May 20, 2025
- USSteenhuisen Joins Ramaphosa to Tackle US–SA TensionsWASHINGTON, D.C– Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa on a key diplomatic visit to the United States aimed at restoring bilateral relations and addressing persistent misinformation about alleged racial persecution of white Afrikaners in South…May 20, 2025
- USTrump Proposes US 'Freedom Zone' in Gaza as Death Toll MountsDOHA, Qatar – President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza Strip, telling business leaders in Qatar the territory should become a "freedom zone" under American administration, despite widespread international criticism calling the plan…May 15, 2025
- USRamaphosa to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Strained TiesPRETORIA- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to the United States next week for a working visit, where he is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on 21 May. In a statement released late on Wednesday, the South African Presidency said the two leaders will…May 15, 2025
- USLibya rejects US deportation plan as first flights expected this weekWASHINGTON — Libya has firmly rejected a controversial US plan to deport migrants to its territory, with both rival governments denouncing the proposal just hours after news broke that deportation flights could begin as early as Wednesday. The Government of National Unity in Tripoli issued a…May 7, 2025
- USSouth Africa's New US Envoy Under Fire For Past Trump CriticismUS conservative media outlets have sharply criticised the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States, citing remarks he allegedly made about former US President Donald Trump. The backlash follows an announcement by the South African Presidency confirming…April 16, 2025
- USMnangagwa's Tariff Suspension Screams 'Double Standards'HARARE- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced the suspension of all tariffs on US imports, aiming to improve trade relations between the two countries. However, this move comes in stark contrast to his recent statements accusing the United States of consolidating military…April 7, 2025
- USOnly 100 Afrikaners Identified for US RelocationJOHANNESBURG - US teams stationed in Pretoria have been examining over 8,000 applications as part of President Donald Trump’s “Mission South Africa.” The initiative, intended to provide asylum to the country’s white Afrikaner farmers, has sparked controversy, particularly as it is linked to a…April 1, 2025
- USHow Afrikaners Can Apply for Trump’s US Relocation ProgrammeOn 7 February, US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order offering Afrikaners refugee status in response to South Africa’s controversial Land Expropriation Bill, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The order facilitates Afrikaner resettlement in the United States and prioritizes…March 14, 2025
- USHome Affairs Minister rejects EFF query on Musk's citizenship statusJohannesburg - Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has refused to answer a parliamentary question from the Economic Freedom Fighters regarding the citizenship status of tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and David Sacks. Schreiber cited the Protection of Personal Information Act as…March 7, 2025
