insert_link Business / Economics US & Mexico strike deal to pause tariffs The US and Mexico have struck a deal to delay Washington imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. It follows a phone call between the two leaders. Tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods are still due to come into effect on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today4 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Ruto Calls Urgent EAC Summit on DRC Crisis Kenyan President William Ruto, in his capacity as chairperson of the East African Community, has convened an extraordinary summit to address the rising violence in eastern DRC. He stressed the importance of diplomacy over military intervention and called for dialogue to resolve the conflict. The emergency meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, will bring together Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link World China, US need to tackle ‘growing pains’ together A Chinese state-run media outlet says China and the United States should seek more common ground and avoid strategic misjudgment. It comes just ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump, and just ahead of his inauguration today. today20 January, 2025
insert_link World US President defends foreign policy record in major speech A Gaza ceasefire deal is nearing completion, according to outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, who vowed to finalize the agreement before his term ends. In a speech defending his foreign policy, Biden claimed the U.S. is stronger and continues to lead with its allies. Benji Hyer was listening. today14 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics SA’s Ramaphosa responds to Donald Trump’s threats South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will facilitate diplomatic talks with US president-elect Donald Trump, rather than engage in social media clashes over bilateral matters. This comes after Trump threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on BRICS countries if they were to create a currency rival to the US dollar. Ramaphosa says the G20 presidency will see South Africa work closely with the US. today2 December, 2024
insert_link World India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada India has labeled a Canadian media report 'ludicrous' after it alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the know about plans to allegedly assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Bilateral ties hit a new low earlier in the year, after Ottawa claimed Modi's right hand man and Home Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign that targeted Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Neha Poonia has more. today21 November, 2024
insert_link World Ukraine conflict in focus at G20 Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held. today20 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump tells Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine U.S President-Elect Donald Trump has told his Russian counterpart to avoid an escalation in Ukraine according to a Washington Post report. The conflict could be one of the topics US President Joe Biden discusses when he meets Donald Trump at the White House this week. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today11 November, 2024
insert_link Africa SA’s government denies Chinese pressure on Taiwan office relocation in Pretoria South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation has denied claims that the government has been pressured by China to order the relocation of Taiwan’s office from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Taiwan’s Foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, has accused South Africa of violating a 1997 agreement between the two countries. Dirco’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, spoke to Newzroom Afrika. today23 October, 2024
