US Slams South African Defense Over Military Cooperation with Iran
The United States has accused South Africa’s defence authorities of defying government directives by allowing Iranian warships to participate in naval exercises in the country’s waters, sparking fresh diplomatic tension…
Why the UAE Has Incurred Somalia’s Wrath After Somaliland Recognition
Somalia’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates has sharply deteriorated following Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, a move Mogadishu considers a direct threat to its territorial…
Trump Says US Role in Venezuela Could Last Years as Washington Tightens Grip on Oil
US President Donald Trump has said American involvement in Venezuela could continue for years, signalling a long-term role for Washington following the recent seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by…
JD Vance Accuses Denmark and Europe of Failing to Secure ‘Critical’ Greenland
US Vice-President JD Vance has criticised Denmark and other European allies over what he described as a failure to properly secure Greenland, calling the Arctic territory “critical” to global and…
US Suspends Aid to Somalia Over Alleged Seizure of Donor Food Supplies
The United States has halted all assistance to Somalia’s government following allegations that officials destroyed a UN World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and illegally seized food aid meant for vulnerable…
Trump Says Venezuela Will Hand Over Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil to the US After Power Shift
US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela “will be turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil – worth about $2.8bn to the US, after a military operation to…
UK and France Agree to Deploy Troops in Ukraine If Peace Deal With Russia Is Reached
The United Kingdom and France have agreed in principle to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced.…
Trump Proposes Annexation of Greenland: A Controversial Proposal
US President Donald Trump has once again raised the idea of the United States taking control of Greenland, insisting the Arctic island is vital to American national security, despite firm…
Nigeria Apologises for Incident Involving Military Jet in Burkina Faso
Nigeria has formally apologised to Burkina Faso following the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military aircraft into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that resulted in the temporary detention of 11 Nigerian…
South Africa Accuses US of Employing Illegal Workers at Refugee Processing Centre
South Africa has accused the United States of employing foreign nationals without valid work permits at a facility processing refugee applications from white South Africans, escalating diplomatic tensions between the…