insert_link Africa Lesotho Foreign Minister Condemns Trump’s Dismissive Remark In a Reuters report, Lesotho’s foreign minister expressed shock and insult on Wednesday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that "nobody has ever heard of" the African nation. Trump made the remark during his address to Congress while criticizing foreign aid spending, including $8 million allocated for LGBTQI+ programs in Lesotho. In response, the minister invited Trump to visit the country. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World Japan’s foreign minister tells Trump Tokyo has no choice but to strengthen defence Japan plans to continue to boost its defence capabilities amid the security challenges in East Asia, the country's foreign minister told his US counterpart. Donald Trump's return as president has triggered expectations that the US could put pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Rebecca Bundhun reports. today22 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Chad ends military cooperation with France The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. Aljazeera further reports that Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah described France as "a key partner" but emphasised that Chad has now "matured and become a sovereign state that fiercely protects its independence." The announcement came on Thursday, just hours after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's visit. While Chad has […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link World China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is in India on a two day trip aimed at deepening economic ties. He's scheduled to meet business leaders on Monday and the Indian Foreign Minister on Tuesday to discuss trade, investments and technology cooperation. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. today11 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Deadly fire breaks out at ammunition depot in Chad People have been killed and injured after a fire broke out at an ammunition depot in Chad, causing major explosions, senior government ministers have said. The BBC reports that Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman said the blaze happened at a military depot in the Goudji area of the capital, N'Djamena. President Mahamat Idriss Déby sent his condolences to the victims and their families, without specifying the number of casualties. today19 June, 2024
