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US Accuses Sudanese RSF of Genocide and Imposes Sanctions

The US has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. BBC Africa says the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Dagalo for his role in systemic atrocities during the 20-month conflict, including the murder of men, boys, and infants, as well as sexual violence against women and targeting fleeing civilians.

9 January, 2025

World

US adds Chinese tech giant Tencent to military blacklist

The US has added gaming and social media giant Tencent to a list of businesses it says work with China's military, along with several other Chinese technology companies. It serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of engaging with the entities on the list. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:

8 January, 2025

Oshiwambo

Chancellor Olaf Scholz elilongekida oku longelakumwe nepangelo la Donald Trump

Chancellor woshilongo sha German Olaf Scholz, okwa ulika ena elitulemo moku kalekapo ekwatafano lapama pokati kepangelo la Germany opamwe newiliko lipe lomupresident ahoololwa wa US Donald Trump. Meengundafana noshikundaneki sho Stern magazine, odo dapitifwa nena, Scholz okwa denga omufindo kedano nghandangala lafimana ladanwa ku US, ngee tashiuya komayambulepo opaunadipolomate moilyolongo youninginino osho tati osha hovela nale okudja poita oitivali younyuni oshoyo konima yomalunduko ombili oo atulilwepo moushilo wa Germany. Scholz […]

7 January, 2025

World

US to ease curb on Indian nuclear entities

The US says it is working on removing long standing restrictions on India's civil nuclear facilities in a move that experts say could boost cooperation between two countries. Though the India-US nuclear deal was signed two decades ago, it's yet to be fully operationalised. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

7 January, 2025

World

US moves closer to government shutdown

The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington:

20 December, 2024

Health / Medical

First severe bird flu case reported in US

A patient in the US state of Louisiana has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu virus. It's the country's first severe case and the first known case stemming from a non-commercial poultry flock. Ira Spitzer has more.

19 December, 2024

World

US commits to more aid to Ukraine before Trump’s term

The United States has announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia. The shipment of landmines and ammunition is the latest from the Biden administration as it works to provide extra assistance to the war-torn nation before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Benji Hyer reports.

4 December, 2024

Business / Economics

“No one will win a trade war,” Says China

Neither the US nor China would win a trade war, the Chinese embassy in Washington said on Monday, after president-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico. Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday. Laura Westbrook has more.

26 November, 2024

World

In the U.S,the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser

Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser. It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches. Ira Spitzer has more.

21 November, 2024