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South African president to meet Trump in Washington amid bilateral tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. This meeting comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, largely driven by Trump’s accusations of......

U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis highlights strategic shift

In the days leading up to a surprise ceasefire between the U.S. and the Houthis, U.S. intelligence picked up signs that the Yemeni fighters were seeking an exit after enduring seven weeks of intense U.S. airstrikes, according to four U.S. officials. Houthi leaders began reaching out to U.S. allies in......

Zelenskiy insists on direct talks with Putin in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has emphasized that he will only attend peace talks with Russia in Istanbul this week if Russian President Vladimir Putin is also present. Zelenskiy challenged Putin, claiming that the Russian leader is afraid to meet him face-to-face. The Kremlin has not confirmed......

Trump defends Air Force One replacement gift from Qatar

Donald Trump has stood by the possibility of receiving an Air Force One replacement, a Boeing 747-8, as a gift from the Qatari royal family. The plane, often described as a "palace in the sky," would be provided after Trump's presidency. He would keep the aircraft, according to reports......

Trump to Sign Executive Order to Cut Prices of Medicine to Match Other Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would sign an executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States by aligning prices with those in other wealthy nations. According to Trump, Americans currently pay 30% to 80% more than citizens in comparable countries. In a......

Saudi-Israel relations in the balance amid Trump’s $1 trillion investment push

As U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh on Tuesday, he is set to receive a lavish reception, marking the start of a visit centered around a potential $1 trillion in investments. However, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has complicated one of Trump's key foreign policy objectives: the normalization......

Trump may rename Persian Gulf during Middle East visit

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will decide on the name the United States uses to refer to the “Persian Gulf” during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking from the White House, Trump stated that he expects discussions about the......

The world's top 6 military powers in 2025

In the ever-shifting theatre of global geopolitics, military might remains a crucial barometer of national influence. As 2025 unfolds, six nations stand apart, each commanding formidable arsenals and strategic depth. Measured by the Global Firepower Index, these military powers shape not only the balance......

Trump Confirms Halt to Yemen Bombing after US-Houthi Ceasefire Brokered by Oman

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will immediately cease its bombing campaign in Yemen, following a mutual agreement with the Houthi group. The announcement came after Oman confirmed its successful mediation of a ceasefire deal between the US and the Iran-aligned Yemeni faction. Speaking......

Far-Right Surge Redraws UK Political Landscape

The United Kingdom has entered a new political era marked by an unprecedented rise of the far right, shaking the foundations of its long-standing democratic system. The recent local elections in England, held last Thursday, revealed a dramatic shift in voter sentiment, with the far-right Reform UK party......

U.S. launches program offering $1,000 and free flight for voluntary immigrant return

The U.S. government has introduced a new initiative offering undocumented immigrants the option to voluntarily return to their home countries in exchange for a $1,000 cash grant and a free plane ticket. This move, hailed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a "historic opportunity,"......

Trump proposes $163 billion budget cut, impacting domestic programs

In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has unveiled a proposal for a staggering $163 billion reduction in the federal budget, with significant implications for domestic programs. This budget plan seeks to drastically cut spending on education, housing, and medical research in......

CIA targets Chinese officials in online campaign urging defection

The CIA has launched a bold online campaign in Chinese aimed at persuading Chinese government officials to defect and share state secrets with the United States. This initiative involves the release of Chinese-language videos on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and X, encouraging disillusioned......