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 U.S. suspends intel and weapons supplies to Ukraine The U.S. has cut off some intelligence sharing with Ukraine and suspended weapons supplies in a bid to get Kyiv to the negotiating table with Russia. CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business. Caroline Malone reports. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World USAID to become part of U.S State Department The U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID - is being absorbed into the State Department. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he is the acting administrator for the aid group. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today4 February, 2025
insert_link World US President defends foreign policy record in major speech A Gaza ceasefire deal is nearing completion, according to outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, who vowed to finalize the agreement before his term ends. In a speech defending his foreign policy, Biden claimed the U.S. is stronger and continues to lead with its allies. Benji Hyer was listening. today14 January, 2025
insert_link World China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan Taiwan President Lai Ching-te kicks off his second day in the United States as China fumes over the stopover that is part of a weeklong Pacific tour to drum up support for the island China also vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports. today2 December, 2024
Africa Biden’s Africa Trip to Focus on U.S.-Backed Railway Project U.S President Joseph Biden embarks on a trip to Angola, fulfilling a promise to visit Africa during his presidency. Reuters says his visit will highlight a major U.S.-backed railway project aimed at diverting critical minerals away from China. The project, partially funded by a U.S. loan, connects the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola's Lobito port, providing a faster route for exports to the West. today2 December, 2024
insert_link 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. today11 November, 2024
