Geopolitical Tensions

US rules out Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ruled out a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders during his first meeting with NATO allies. It's the clearest signal yet the US is prepared to hand over territory to Russia in any potential peace deal. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

13 February, 2025 36

World

First US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration

Two American Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait this week in the first mission since President Donald Trump took office last month. It drew an angry reaction from China, which said the mission increased security risks. Laura Westbrook has more.

12 February, 2025 40

World

Trump Gaza takeover plan met with skepticism & criticism

Donald Trump's plan for a US takeover of Gaza is facing international criticism. The president said on Tuesday Palestinians should be removed from the Gaza Strip - an idea that violates international law. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

6 February, 2025 38

South Africa

S.A’s Ramaphosa calls for global cooperation to tackle 21st century challenges

S.A's Ramaphosa calls for global cooperation to tackle 21st century challenges such as climate change, pandemics, poverty, and geopolitical tensions. In his address, he stressed that united action is crucial to addressing these crises and ensuring progress for all nations. Ramaphosa urged world leaders to prioritise collaboration, and highlighted the role of institutions like the G20 in promoting solidarity and inclusive growth, particularly for the world’s poorest and most […]

22 January, 2025 25

World

Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said the United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia. He also reiterated Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan. Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China and president Xi Jinping has vowed to retake it by force if necessary. Laura Westbrook reports.

25 November, 2024 36

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.

11 November, 2024 30

World

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election

North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea hours before the US presidential election, the South Korean military said. The launches came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a flight test of the country's newest intercontinental ballistic missile designed to reach the US mainland. Laura Westbrook reports.

5 November, 2024 35

World

NATO confirms North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk

NATO's Secretary-General has confirmed that North Korean forces are in the Russian territory of Kursk. That region is partially controlled by Ukraine signaling that they are now or soon to be in direct combat. William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered.

29 October, 2024 42

Business / Economics

Russia Raises Interest Rates to 21% Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures from Ukraine Conflict

Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than two decades as Moscow's Ukraine offensive triggered rapid price rises at home. The increase takes rates to their highest level since 2003. Despite the high inflation and Western hopes sanctions would cripple the Russian economy, the Kremlin is set to ramp up military spending yet again next year. Analysts say Moscow […]

28 October, 2024 23