Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission (AUC) has voiced deep concern over the rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent incidents targeting key infrastructure could threaten regional stability and disrupt the global economy. Chairperson of the Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the AUC is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf as a…
The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan’s territorial waters, authorities say.
South Africa said on Friday that trade minister Parks Tau has signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports. Africa’s biggest economy is seeking to boost exports amid a tariff row with the US,…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 20, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell on Wednesday, as concerns around the “sell America” trade ignited in the previous session were eased following new comments from President Donald Trump. The yield…
Steve RosenbergRussia Editor Reuters Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic. “There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place,” President Trump said…
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days, with Mr. Trump calling Colombia a “sick man” and suggesting military action in the country “sounds good to me.” Mr. Trump said on Truth Social he “appreciated [Petro’s] call and…
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, UN Security Council to discuss the US action as Trump insists control of Venezuela. Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet – but at times heated – diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, five new countries will have a seat around the iconic horseshoe table. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia have…
Washington — The U.S. has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, officials said Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two countries. President Trump said he assumes the U.S. will keep the oil. Bloomberg first reported the oil tanker seizure. Mr. Trump announced the seizure during a roundtable meeting at the White House,…
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, No immediate response from Venezuela after President Trump’s makes the announcement on social media on Saturday. Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share
