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America’s Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs

Bottles of French wine are displayed for sale in a liquor store. (Photo by: Mario Tama/Getty Images) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a U.S.-backed initiative described by Trump as a Gaza “Board of Peace.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Paris, linking trade pressure […]

20 January, 2026

World

UNDP to relocate hundreds of jobs from New York to Bonn and Madrid

(Photo by: UN campus in Bonn, Germany gerd-harder/shutterstock) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating nearly 300 positions from its New York headquarters to Bonn, Germany, with a further 100 jobs set to move to Madrid, marking a significant redistribution of staff away from the United States. UNDP told Germany’s Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the decision reflects confidence in German foreign policy, though no timeline has been announced for when the […]

20 January, 2026

World

Israel warns of overseas action against Hamas leaders

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister Israeli leaders have renewed threats to target Hamas leaders abroad following widespread international condemnation of the attack that struck a meeting of Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Officials in Tel Aviv said that any continued hostile activity by Hamas will prompt decisive responses beyond Israel’s borders. Analysts warn that such threats could escalate tensions in the region and strain diplomatic relations with countries […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

Ambassador Naanda presents credentials to UN Secretary-General

Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Penda Naanda, officially presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Monday. (Photo: Ministry of International Relations & Trade via X) Namibia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Penda Naanda, officially presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Monday. During the meeting, Ambassador Naanda commended Guterres for his commitment to advancing international […]

9 September, 2025

World

EU Calls for Calm Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions

The European Union has voiced concern over growing tensions between Iran and Israel, calling on both nations to engage in dialogue and avoid further escalation. EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, said the bloc is closely monitoring the developing crisis in the Middle East.

26 June, 2025

World

U.S Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid

The US Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid. The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed. Ira Spitzer reports.

6 March, 2025

World

Trump slams Zelenskyy on Truth Social over how long the war will last

U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky for saying the end of the war with Russia is “ very, very far away.” The relationship between the two men is in tatters following a dramatic exchange of words at talks in Washington on Friday. Now, Donald Trump is warning that America’s patience is running out. Nina-Maria Potts reports:

4 March, 2025

World

European leaders back Ukraine after Zelenskyy row

Leaders across Europe have come out in support of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky following a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. European powers are gathering for a meeting in London on Sunday to discuss ongoing support for Kyiv and how to handle the transatlantic relationship. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

1 March, 2025

World

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […]

1 March, 2025