insert_link South Africa US Judge Blocks Trump’s Freeze on HIV Aid To S.A A U.S. federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief , allowing CDC-funded HIV programs in South Africa to continue. Trump has appealed the ruling, with a decision expected later today. However, the long-term future of PEPFAR remains uncertain, as Congress must reauthorize the program by next month. The Trump administration has indicated plans to phase out funding, sparking […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link World US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard despite misgivings from Democrats The US Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, the latest of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees to advance despite united opposition from Democrats. Robert Kennedy Jr. also appears to be headed toward confirmation after the Senate voted to advance his nomination as Health Secretary. Ira Spitzer reports. today13 February, 2025
insert_link World US judge to hold hearing on worker buyout plan A US federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on the Trump administration's deferred resignation program. Millions of federal workers have been offered pay until September if they resign - something labor unions say is illegal. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today11 February, 2025
insert_link World China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. ‘bullying’ China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying', signalling a change in tone following the Trump administration's imposition of a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods. China's commerce ministry says the new tariffs will exacerbate global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today7 February, 2025
insert_link World CIA offers buyouts to staff The US Central Intelligence Agency has become the first major national security agency to offer so-called buyouts to its entire workforce. It's part of President Donald Trump's broad effort to shrink the federal government and shape it to his agenda. Kate Fisher reports from Washington: today6 February, 2025
insert_link World Second US judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order A United States federal judge in Maryland blocked President Donald Trump's executive order preventing the children of undocumented migrants from receiving birthright citizenship. District Judge Deborah Boardman says the executive order runs counter to the country's 250-year laws of citizenship by birth and likely violates an 1898 Supreme Court decision on the issue. Jody Jacobs has more. today6 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump Says US will take over the Gaza Strip US President Donald Trump says the US will "take over the Gaza Strip". He said he would not rule out US troops being deployed to the region to assist. As Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 February, 2025
insert_link World White House defends Trump response to midair collision The White House says US President Donald Trump is "making air travel safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal mid-air collision in Washington. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation Administration. It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and military helicopter. […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Trump Reinstates Cuba on Terrorism Blacklist The Trump administration has reversed the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. In a report compiled by One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo, Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, stated that Cuba had anticipated the possibility of Trump overturning Biden’s decision and is prepared to respond accordingly. today30 January, 2025
