insert_link World US orders antisemitism task force for schools and universities The US Justice Department has started a task force to combat antisemitism in places of education. The multi-agency group will tackle the issues following a rise in incidents at US schools and universities. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today5 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Risk Analysis Centre Warns of Possible US Sanctions on SA Officials The Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that South African officials involved in shaping policies on Iran, China, Russia, and Israel could face targeted sanctions from the United States. The organization notes that officials directly linked to corruption are particularly vulnerable. According to the centre, South Africa’s renewed legal action against Israel further increases the likelihood of sanctions. Analyst Chris Hattingh warns that Washington may impose measures as a signal […] today5 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 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 Business / Economics US & Mexico strike deal to pause tariffs The US and Mexico have struck a deal to delay Washington imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. It follows a phone call between the two leaders. Tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods are still due to come into effect on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today4 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today3 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 World Trump Announces Plans to Deport Illegal Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay Donald Trump is planning to send illegal immigrants to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba. The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House. Mitch McCann reports: today30 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump administration sued over funding freeze A number of nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration following a freeze on federal aid programs. The government is stopping financial assistance to programs which include school meals for low-income students and foreign USAID assistance. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today29 January, 2025
