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Trump Suggests U.S. Debt Might Be Lower Due to Potential Fraud: Administration Scrutinizes Treasury Payments
10
Feb

Trump Suggests U.S. Debt Might Be Lower Due to Potential Fraud: Administration Scrutinizes Treasury Payments

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In a surprising statement, President Donald Trump has raised the possibility that the U.S. national debt could be far lower than the reported $36.2 trillion due to potential fraud within the U.S. Treasury’s debt payment processes. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump revealed that his administration is actively investigating debt payments to uncover […]

EFF sharply responds to Musk’s call for sanctions against Malema
10
Feb

EFF sharply responds to Musk’s call for sanctions against Malema

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The EFF has responded sharply to South African-born billionaire Elon Musk after he suggested that party leader Julius Malema should be labelled an international criminal and face sanctions. Musk made these remarks following the resurfacing of an old video in which Malema discussed “cutting the throat of whiteness.” In the video Malema said, “These people, […]

Japan PM Ishiba Optimistic About Avoiding Higher U.S. Tariffs After Meeting Trump
10
Feb

Japan PM Ishiba Optimistic About Avoiding Higher U.S. Tariffs After Meeting Trump

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed cautious optimism following his first White House summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that Japan could avoid higher tariffs despite ongoing tensions in global trade. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Ishiba emphasized that Trump recognized the significant investments Japan has made in the U.S., particularly in […]

U.S. President Donald Trump Imposes Sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC)
10
Feb

U.S. President Donald Trump Imposes Sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC)

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In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), specifically targeting individuals involved in investigations into alleged Israeli war crimes. This unprecedented move is largely seen as a direct response to the ICC’s decision to open investigations into actions taken […]

SONA 2025: South African Citizens Reflect on the President’s Address
08
Feb

SONA 2025: South African Citizens Reflect on the President’s Address

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The day following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 6th February 2025, LN24 Reporter Lindokuhle Mabaso took to the streets of Cape Town to engage with South Africans and gather their thoughts and reflections on the speech. This year’s SONA was particularly significant, given the evolving international landscape, and we […]

UK demands Apple break encryption to allow gov’t spying worldwide
07
Feb

UK Demands Apple Break Encryption to Allow Government Spying Worldwide

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Recent reports have revealed that United Kingdom security officials have made a controversial request for Apple to create a backdoor, granting them access to all iCloud content uploaded by users globally. This request, made last month, calls for the ability to decrypt and view fully encrypted data, not just specific accounts. If granted, this would set […]

Russia resumes flights to breakaway Georgian region for first time in decades
07
Feb

Russia Resumes Flights to Breakaway Georgian Region for First Time in 30 Years

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In a significant step forward, Russia is set to resume regular passenger flights to Sukhumi, the capital of Georgia’s Abkhazia region, for the first time in 30 years. State media announced on Friday that a successful test flight was completed from Moscow to Sukhumi, marking an exciting new chapter in regional connectivity. Sukhumi, a picturesque […]

Thousands at USAID begin mandatory leave under a plan to reduce the agency, proposed during the Trump administration
07
Feb

Thousands at USAID Begin Mandatory Leave Under a Plan to Reduce the Agency, Proposed During the Trump Administration

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Beginning on Friday, February 7, 2025, mandatory leave policies took most staff members at the U.S. Agency for International Development off the job globally, with only a small fraction remaining.  At the same time, employee associations have sought judicial review in federal courts, expressing concerns over the swift changes to the agency and its longstanding […]

U.S. President Donald Trump Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court
07
Feb

President Trump sanctions ICC for ‘illegitimate’ Israel, US probes

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U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized new economic and travel sanctions targeting individuals involved in International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations of U.S. citizens or allies such as Israel. The move has garnered both condemnation and some praise from the international community. Presidents Trumps order said that the ICC ‘abused its power’ by issuing an arrest […]