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Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’. Africa’s leaders have no one to blame but themselves if they cannot reach equitable trade deals with the United States, argues the former representative of the African Union to the US, Arikana Chihombori-Quao. Chihombori-Quao tells host Steve … Read more
MOSCOW (AP) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula after five powerful quakes — the largest with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday. The largest quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and … Read more
Above average rainfall recorded in last five days in Sancheong county, where most deaths took place. The nationwide death toll from heavy rainfall in South Korea has risen to 14, authorities said, as fears grow of more deaths, with 12 more people missing since the disaster began. Two people died and four went missing in … Read more
US threatens 50-percent tariffs unless Bolsonaro’s prosecution is dropped. There’s deepening conflict between the United States and Brazil over the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. US President Donald Trump threatened 50-percent tariffs – “unacceptable blackmail”, says Brazil’s President Lula da Silva. So what’s next? And who stands to win or lose? Presenter: Adrian Finighan … Read more
Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, who became known as the Sleeping Prince after an accident in London about 20 years ago left him in a coma, has died, the royal court announced on Saturday. He was 36. “His Royal Highness Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has passed away,” … Read more
Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations. Disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been indicted over his declaration of martial law last year as investigators widened an insurrection probe. The prosecution indicted Yoon on charges including abuse of power and obstruction of special official duties, prosecutor … Read more
The Epstein saga has flipped the script within the MAGA movement. Having spent years accusing the Democrats of an establishment cover-up, many right-wing influencers are now turning against their idol, President Trump, as he resists calls to release the files. Contributors:Joan Donovan – Director, CriticalNetMehdi Hasan – Editor-in-chief, Zeteo NewsMiles Klee – Culture writer, Rolling … Read more
Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium. Slovenia’s parliament has passed a law giving terminally-ill adults the right to end their lives, after a majority of voters backed the move in a referendum. Lawmakers approved the bill on Friday, with 50 votes in favour, 34 against and … Read more
Government wants to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy. The United Kingdom is set to make an historic change to its electoral system. The government has announced a plan to lower the voting age from 18 to 16. It says the move will modernise and strengthen British democracy. But critics … Read more
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile fired from Yemen Friday night, triggering sirens across central Israel, including the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, the Sharon region, the Shephelah lowlands and areas surrounding Jerusalem. As a precaution, incoming flights to Ben Gurion International Airport were temporarily halted. A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai was held … Read more