insert_link World Antonio Guterres to travel to Lebanon this week United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres will be travelling to Lebanon later this week. His office announced his travel plans on Monday, following the announcement of Nawaf Salam, head of the International Court of Justice as the Prime Minister designate. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today14 January, 2025
insert_link World Donald Trump announces his plans for Panama, Greenland and Canada U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at potential military or economic measures to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland, furthering his expansionist agenda since his November 5 election victory. During a press briefing at Mar-a-Lago, Trump also proposed incorporating Canada as a U.S. state, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and demanding higher defense spending from NATO allies. These controversial plans announced just weeks […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Economist Critiques China’s Influence in Africa Amid Minister’s Visit Reports indicate that Economist Salomo Hei criticized China's influence in Africa, calling it one-sided. Hei’s remarks came in response to the visit of China’s foreign affairs minister Wang Yi, who met with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Old State House in Windhoek. Wang, whose visit marks his first stop in Africa, will continue his tour with visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria. Hei noted that […] today7 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Blinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a direct appeal to nations aiding Sudan's warring factions or benefiting from the conflict. Reuters says that he called on them to shift their focus toward alleviating Sudanese suffering and using their influence to bring the war to an end. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken emphasized the need for concrete action to demonstrate genuine concern for Sudan's future. today20 December, 2024
insert_link World Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York: today19 December, 2024
insert_link Africa South Africa and Mozambique Ministers to Tour Lebombo Port for Bilateral Talks Ministers from South Africa and Mozambique will today tour the Lebombo port of entry in Mpumalanga as part of their bilateral talks. The port is severely disrupted by Mozambique’s post-election violence, which led to its temporary closure last week, leaving freight trucks stranded in long queues for several days. International Relations and Cooperation ministry spokesperson Chrispin Phiri says the tour aims to boost cooperation on security, trade, and border […] today18 December, 2024
insert_link World UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today16 December, 2024
insert_link World Trump team meet Ukrainian officials to discuss peace plan Members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming team have held high level talks with Ukrainian officials to try and end the war with Russia. Trump has promised to end the conflict quickly. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 December, 2024
insert_link World Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister accuses Yunus of genocide In her first public address since being ousted, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Mohammad Yunus of carrying out genocide. Hasina, who fled to India in August was addressing her supporters virtually. Ishan Garh tells us more from New Delhi. today5 December, 2024
