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Trump team considers demanding WHO reform, including American in charge
06
Feb

Trump Administration Considers Radical WHO Reform, Including U.S. Leadership, to Revitalize Global Health Oversight

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In a bold and potentially transformative move, the Trump administration is contemplating a major reform plan for the World Health Organization (WHO), including the possibility of placing an American official at the helm of the global health body. According to two sources familiar with the discussions, this reform strategy could significantly alter the U.S.’s relationship […]

Delhi Elections 2025: Voting Begins as Modi's BJP Seeks to Oust Kejriwal's AAP
06
Feb

Delhi Elections 2025: Voting Begins as Modi’s BJP Seeks to Oust Kejriwal’s AAP

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Polling has officially commenced for the highly anticipated 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, with a voter turnout of 60.42% recorded on Wednesday. The 70-seat assembly election is shaping up to be a crucial battle, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to reclaim control over New Delhi from the incumbent Aam Aadmi […]

Keir Starmer Grilled at Prime Minister's Questions in Clash Over Chagos Islands Deal
06
Feb

Keir Starmer Grilled at Prime Minister’s Questions in Clash Over Chagos Islands Deal

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In a fiery session at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday, Labour leader Keir Starmer launched a scathing attack on Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of being “not fit to be prime minister” as tensions flared over the UK’s handling of the Chagos Islands dispute. The exchange, which escalated into a heated confrontation, centered […]

Picket at Mining Indaba Demands Justice for Stilfontein Miners, Calls for Reparations
06
Feb

Picket at Mining Indaba Demands Justice for Stilfontein Miners, Calls for Reparations

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On Wednesday, around 50 activists gathered outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where the 2025 Mining Indaba conference was taking place, to demand justice for the victims of the Stilfontein mining tragedy. The group, consisting of families, community members, and civil rights activists, staged a peaceful protest to draw attention to the deaths of […]

Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
06
Feb

Trump Signs Executive Order Intended to Bar Transgender Athletes from Girls’ and Women’s Sports

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, aimed at restricting the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. The executive order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” grants federal agencies broad discretion to ensure that organisations receiving federal funding comply with Title IX in accordance with […]

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Pentagon
06
Feb

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Pentagon

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon on Thursday, marking a significant moment in the continued strengthening of U.S.-Israel defense relations. The visit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with ongoing discussions around security cooperation and regional stability taking center stage. […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa to Deliver State of the Nation Address Today Amid 30 Years of Freedom and G20 Presidency
06
Feb

President Cyril Ramaphosa to Deliver State of the Nation Address Today Amid 30 Years of Freedom and G20 Presidency

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will take to the podium today at 7:00 PM local time to deliver the highly anticipated 2025 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), an address that comes with considerable weight and significance. The speech will be presented before a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of […]

Trump Wants Ukraine’s "Valuable Rare Earth" as Compensation for Continued Military Aid
06
Feb

Trump Wants Ukraine’s “Valuable Rare Earth” as Compensation for Continued Military Aid

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In a striking statement that has raised eyebrows around the world, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that while he intends to continue funding Ukraine’s war effort, he expects something in return control over Ukraine’s valuable rare earth metals. These critical minerals, essential for U.S. high-tech and defense industries, are at the heart of his […]

Zelenskyy Offers to Hold Direct Talks with Putin, Kremlin Responds with Skepticism
06
Feb

Zelenskyy Offers to Hold Direct Talks with Putin, Kremlin Responds with Skepticism

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In a dramatic turn in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to help bring an end to the devastating conflict. However, the Kremlin swiftly dismissed these comments, calling them “empty words” and reiterating its position that negotiations would proceed […]