Trump vows to stop US assistance to South Africa over land law

Trump says he is cutting off funding to South Africa over land ‘confiscations’

Government of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is ‘treating certain classes of people very badly’, Trump claims as he demands ‘full investigation’ of situation. US President Donald Trump has ...

The Guardian - 1h

What Is IEEPA, the Law Trump Used to Impose Tariffs?

President Trump said he was using powers granted under the law to impose tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners.

The New York Times - 12h

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Yahoo News - 2d

South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect justice

Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulings. South Africa and Malaysia will launch a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the international court of justice (ICJ) ...

The Guardian - 3d

Sen. Coons presses Patel on loyalty to Trump over the law

During questioning from Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., on possible political prosecutions ordered by President Trump, Kash Patel said “there will be no politicization of the FBI” and added that any ...

NBC News - 3d

Zuma's daughter faces terrorism charges over South Africa riots

Yahoo News - 3d

Biden quietly approved South Africa’s pro-Hamas envoy. Trump should fire him.

Former President Biden should have never allowed South Africa's Ebrahim Rasool to enter the country, let alone approve his service as ambassador to Washington. President Trump should correct ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump Commerce pick slams China: 'Stop using our tools to compete'

Howard Lutnick, President Trump's nominee to lead the Commerce Department, slammed China for allegedly using U.S.-manufactured technology to compete with American artificial intelligence (AI) firms ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump White House tries to clarify confusion over abrupt federal assistance freeze

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, during her first press briefing, faced a barrage of questions on the administration's freeze on federal aid programs.

ABC News - 5d

Many Ukrainian Aid Groups Stop Work After Trump’s Halt on Foreign Assistance

The Trump administration’s orders have sent a chill through humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, which depend heavily on such assistance.

The New York Times - 5d

Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty

England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.

BBC News - 5d

Could Trump Use the ‘God Squad’ to Override Environmental Law?

The president wants to convene the rarely used panel, which has the power to carve out exemptions to the Endangered Species Act. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 5d

Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa

The South African national parks agency asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.

CBS News - 6d

German opposition leader vows to push asylum law change after killings

Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, will bring proposals before parliament despite possible need for support from AfD. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s opposition ...

The Guardian - 6d

Impeached South Korean President Yoon indicted over martial law, reports say

South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law, Yonhap news agency reported.

CBS News - Jan. 26

South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree

South Korea’s prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon for leading an insurrection with his imposition of martial law, the main opposition party said.

NBC News - Jan. 26

South Korean president indicted for insurrection over martial law decree

Impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeoul could face years in prison after six-hour imposition which set off political upheaval. South Korea’s prosecutors indicted the impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

South Korean prosecutors indict impeached president over his martial law, reports say

Yonhap news agency says South Korean prosecutors have indicted the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law

ABC News - Jan. 26

South African president signs controversial land seizure law

Yahoo News - Jan. 24

South Korea's Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing over martial law decree

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a hearing in his impeachment trial where he denied ordering military commanders to drag lawmakers out of parliament during his failed bid to impose ...

NBC News - Jan. 21

Keir Starmer vows to change terror laws to deal with lone killers

PM defends decision not to disclose Southport killer’s violent history and promises to tackle ‘new threat’ in UK. UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street will change the laws to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Trump vows new US ‘golden age’ as he moves to unwind Biden era

President declares reversal on policies from immigration to climate but stops short of announcing new tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 21

TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump vows to delay ban

Chinese-owned video app thanks incoming president for ‘clarity’ after temporarily going dark over the weekend

Financial Times - Jan. 20

TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban

President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake. TikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Martial law and Trump: political shocks add to South Korea’s economic woes

Problems in Asia’s fourth-largest economy predate the current crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 19

South Korea’s impeached president arrested over martial law declaration as his supporters riot

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested early Sunday, days after being apprehended at his presidential compound in Seoul.

NBC News - Jan. 19

‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land

A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

South Korea President Yoon Is Detained for Questioning Over Martial Law

Yoon Suk Yeol became the first South Korean leader to be held by criminal investigators, ending a long standoff after he imposed martial law.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration

South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.

CBS News - Jan. 15

South Africa arrests over 100 illegal miners after underground rescue

Hundreds more still trapped since August in abandoned gold mine with dozens dead

Financial Times - Jan. 15

US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions

S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to double

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’. An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”

The New York Times - Jan. 7