Full coverage
US Politics
CrimeWest Virginia librarian held over Trump assassination allegations
USTrump expands travel ban to 39 countries- 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
- USUS halts immigration applications for nineteen nationsThe US has halted immigration applications for citizens from 19 nations, including Afghanistan, Yemen, Haiti, Venezuela, Sudan, and Somalia, according to a memorandum released on Tuesday. The pause affects green card and citizenship processing and is part of a broader effort to tighten migration…December 3, 2025
- CrimeUS Congress Orders Release of Epstein FilesThe U.S. Congress has overwhelmingly approved a measure compelling the Justice Department to release all unclassified documents related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein. The move represents a rare moment of bipartisan alignment, especially given the political sensitivities surrounding the Epstein…November 19, 2025
- CrimeExplosive Epstein emails mention Donald Trump encountersNewly released emails have reignited scrutiny over former US president Donald Trump’s past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The correspondence, made public by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee, appears to show Epstein suggesting that Trump spent “hours” with…November 13, 2025
- USPope Leo XIV Challenges US Definition of Pro-LifeCHICAGO, United States- Pope Leo XIV has entered the contentious debate over abortion in the United States, challenging interpretations of what it truly means to be “pro-life.” The pontiff, a native of Chicago, addressed the issue on Tuesday after being asked about plans by Chicago Cardinal Blase…October 2, 2025
- WorldTrump to Lead Tributes at Memorial for Charlie KirkGLENDALE, Arizona- US President Donald Trump is set to lead tributes at a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead last week during a speaking event in Utah. The 31-year-old, founder of the right-wing youth organisation Turning Point USA, was killed on 10 September when a…September 21, 2025
- USTrump Booed at US Open Final Amid Security DelayNEW YORK, United States- President Donald Trump was met with loud boos at the U.S. Open men's final on Sunday, as his arrival delayed the match by over 30 minutes due to heightened security measures. The final, featuring Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Italy's Jannik Sinner, began at 2:30 p.m. EDT…September 8, 2025
- PoliticsRwanda Welcomes Seven Migrants in US Deportation AgreementThe first seven migrants have arrived in Rwanda from the United States as part of a controversial agreement with the Trump administration, marking the country as the third African nation to participate in the US's third-country deportation program. The deal, which allows Rwanda to receive up to…August 28, 2025
- South AfricaUS Report Criticizes South Africa and BrazilThe US State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Report has drawn controversy for its selective criticism, intensifying scrutiny of South Africa and Brazil while easing critiques of allies like Israel and El Salvador. Released on August 12, 2025, after months of revisions by Trump administration…August 13, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa Proposes New Trade Deal to Avoid US 30% TariffSouth Africa has announced plans to present a "generous" new trade deal to the United States on Tuesday, aiming to avert a 30% tariff imposed by Washington on certain South African exports. The tariff, the highest levied on any sub-Saharan African nation, was introduced last Friday, despite…August 12, 2025
- USTrump to Name New BLS Head After Sacking McEntarferUS President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will appoint a new commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) within the next three to four days, following the dismissal of Erika McEntarfer. The move comes after a disappointing jobs report showed weaker-than-expected job growth in…August 4, 2025
- USTrump Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test for U.S. SchoolsPresident Donald Trump, who set a record for signing more executive orders during his first 100 days than any other presidential administration in U.S. history, has announced the return of the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, more than a decade after its discontinuation. The…August 1, 2025
- South AfricaAmericans Consider South Africa Move Amid Trump PoliciesSome Americans are looking to South Africa as a new home, driven by dissatisfaction with the Trump administration and rising living costs in the US. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, inquiries from Americans seeking to relocate to South Africa have doubled compared to…July 28, 2025
- AfricaTrump Stands Firm on Tariff Hikes at Washington SummitUS President Donald Trump has defended his latest tariff hikes during a Washington summit on Wednesday. He said the five African countries at the table with him were unlikely to feel the tariff pinch. “I haven't thought of it, but I like him, him, him, him and him. No, I don’t think so, not too…July 10, 2025
- PoliticsSteenhuisen Calls for Urgent Talks on US 30% Tariff CrisisSouth Africa’s agricultural sector is bracing for significant challenges following the announcement of a 30% tariff on imports by US President Donald Trump. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen expressed deep concern over the impact on the country’s exports during his budget speech in Parliament…July 8, 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
- PoliticsSouth Africans Mock Elon Musk's New America PartySouth Africans have taken to social media to mock billionaire Elon Musk’s announcement of his new political venture, the America Party, following his high-profile fallout with US President Donald Trump. Musk, a Pretoria-born tech mogul who built his fortune in the United States, unveiled plans for…July 7, 2025
- BusinessTrump Warns Musk Faces Exit Without EV SubsidiesUS President Donald Trump has intensified his feud with former ally Elon Musk, claiming the billionaire would "head back home to South Africa" if federal electric vehicle subsidies were eliminated. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump criticized Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, stating that…July 1, 2025
- BusinessOil Prices Drop 5% as Israel OKs Ceasefire with IranOil prices collapsed by more than 5% on Tuesday after Israel confirmed it had accepted a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Iran, defusing fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could have crippled global energy supplies. The announcement followed 12 days of intense hostilities between…June 24, 2025
- South AfricaTrump Admits White Afrikaners Despite Refugee Program Freezehe Trump administration has continued to admit an undisclosed number of white Afrikaner refugees from South Africa, despite a near-total suspension of the U.S. refugee program that has left thousands stranded worldwide. The controversial program, which began with 59 Afrikaners arriving at Dulles…June 21, 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
- South AfricaRamaphosa Deliberates Over US Ambassador AppointmentSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be rushed into appointing a new ambassador to the United States following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, despite lobbying from various stakeholders, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed on Thursday. Magwenya emphasized that…March 20, 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
- South AfricaAfriForum and Solidarity Call for US Pressure on SA GovernmentAfrikaner advocacy groups AfriForum and Solidarity have called on the United States to exert pressure on the South African government, claiming that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration is failing to protect their community and address their concerns. During a recent visit to Washington…February 26, 2025
