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Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease after he experienced urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found.
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does this have for Zimbabwe's economy and its relationship with the US?
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does this have for Zimbabwe's economy and its relationship with the US?
US President Donald Trump signs order requiring citizenship proof in federal elections
US President Donald Trump's new executive order demands proof of citizenship for voting, igniting fierce backlash from experts who warn it could disenfranchise millions.
Over-the-top security? Hunter Biden travels to Cape Town with 18 Secret Service agents
Hunter Biden's recent trip to Cape Town, accompanied by 18 Secret Service agents, raises questions about safety perceptions in South Africa and the impact on tourism.
Donald Trump revokes Biden children security details
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is withdrawing Hunter Biden's government bodyguards, extending his campaign of political retribution to Joe Biden's son.
Fyodor Lukyanov: Trump’s America is no friend – Russia must stay the course
Leading analyst Fyodor Lukyanov warns that Moscow must resist the temptation of a Western pivot.
Russia, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul on Thursday
Russian and US officials are set to meet in Istanbul for crucial embassy-related talks, marking a dramatic shift in relations under Trump's renewed presidency.
US Officials Biden, Blinken and Austin face ICC war crimes probe over Gaza support
Human rights organisation DAWN has filed a groundbreaking request with the International Criminal Court, seeking investigation of top US officials including President Biden for allegedly enabling war crimes in Gaza through $17. 9 billion in military support and diplomatic protection of Israel.
Imperfect as it may be, peace is on the horizon, thanks to Trump
Explore how Trump's foreign policy shifts are reshaping global power dynamics, with a focus on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza
Trump aide warns Zelensky to stop hurling 'insults', start negotiating
US-Ukraine relations reach a critical point as Washington demands Zelensky ceases his criticism of Trump, while pressing for a controversial mineral right deal.
How did Trump so easily take over the Kennedy Center?
It’s a saga of legal cunning, political retribution and chutzpah. In short, it’s a story about Washington.
Biden-appointed judge blocks Trump's USAID funding freeze
In a significant legal setback for the Trump administration, a federal court has intervened to protect billions in foreign aid funding.
US-Russia alliance could usher in 'New Era of global peace
A groundbreaking US-Russia alliance could transform global geopolitics, suggests former US Fine Arts Commissioner Rodney Mims Cook Jr.
Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces readiness for territorial exchanges with Russia, while former US President Donald Trump brokers the release of an American prisoner.
US prosecutors ordered to drop New York mayor corruption case
In a stunning reversal, the US Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to abandon corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, marking a major victory for the Democratic leader who had faced allegations of fraud and bribery.
WATCH: US President Trump reinstates plastic straws, says paper ones ‘don’t work’
Donald Trump says sharks won’t be hurt by plastic straws as they ‘munch their way through the ocean’.
Trump's 'God squad' holds increasing sway at White House
Donald Trump's dramatic shift towards religious conservatism takes centre stage as he establishes a White House Faith Office and surrounds himself with Christian nationalist advisors.
Trump revokes Biden's security clearance, escalates foreign aid crackdown
In a new series of rapid-fire power plays, the 78-year-old billionaire also froze aid to South Africa, where his top donor Elon Musk was born, and named himself head of one of Washington's premier cultural venues, the Kennedy Center.
Haiti security mission gets US lifeline despite Trump's aid freeze
In a significant policy shift, the US has carved out a $40. 7 million exception to Trump's aid freeze, specifically for Haiti's critical security mission.
US judge extends block on Trump freeze of federal aid funding
In a scathing 30-page ruling, US District Judge Loren AliKhan extended the block on Trump's controversial $3 trillion federal aid freeze, describing it as causing 'nationwide panic'. The judge condemned the White House's 'disingenuous' handling of the situation, which affected healthcare, research, and emergency services across America.
Israeli prime minister in Washington for Gaza ceasefire talks
In a pivotal diplomatic move, Netanyahu heads to Washington for crucial ceasefire negotiations with Trump's administration, marking their first meeting since Trump's return to office. The talks aim to broker a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire while addressing Iran tensions and hostage releases, potentially reshaping Middle East dynamics.
Trump official revokes protected status for Venezuelans in US
In a significant policy reversal, more than 600,000 Venezuelans face potential deportation after the Trump administration revoked their temporary protected status in the US. The decision, coming shortly after Biden's 18-month extension, marks a dramatic shift in US immigration policy and raises immediate concerns about the fate of one of America's largest protected immigrant communities.
Blinken accused of pushing US towards war with Russia, claims Tucker Carlson
In a explosive interview with Matt Taibi, Tucker Carlson launches a scathing attack on former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, accusing him of secretly controlling the Biden administration and deliberately pushing America towards war with Russia. Carlson's controversial claims paint a concerning picture of US foreign policy leadership.
Trump's military overhaul: Transgender ban and Iron Dome plans revealed
In a sweeping series of military reforms, Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders including a controversial ban on transgender personnel and plans for an American Iron Dome defence system. The former president's orders, signed aboard Air Force One, signal a dramatic shift in US military policy and have drawn immediate criticism from current defence officials.