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U.S.–South Africa Relations: Trump’s New Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III Presents Credentials
25
Feb

U.S.–South Africa Relations: Trump’s New Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III Presents Credentials

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President Donald Trump’s newly appointed ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has officially presented his credentials to the South African government. According to South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ambassador Bozell submitted his official letters of credence during a formal ceremony to Deputy Director-General Clayson Monyela. The presentation of credentials […]

Israel Refuses to Rejoin UN Human Rights Council, Citing Institutional Bias
25
Feb

Israel Refuses to Rejoin UN Human Rights Council, Citing Institutional Bias

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Israel has formally announced that it will not rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), one year after its withdrawal, citing what it describes as ongoing institutional bias against the country. Speaking in Geneva, Israeli Ambassador Daniel Meron said the Council has failed to address longstanding concerns about neutrality and fairness in its treatment […]

24
Feb

Russia Investigates Telegram Founder Pavel Durov in Push to Control Messaging App

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In MOSCOW a dramatic escalation of its long-running standoff with the messaging platform Telegram and its founder Pavel Durov, Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation against Durov a move analysts say is part of a broader effort to exert control over the widely used app. The case, announced this week by state media citing […]

24
Feb

Italian Region Resists U.S. Pressure to Curb Use of Cuban Doctors Amid Healthcare Shortages

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In ROME a growing flashpoint between local healthcare needs and international diplomatic pressure, Italy’s southern Calabria region has publicly resisted United States efforts to restrict its use of doctors from Cuba, saying the medics are essential to keeping hospitals and emergency rooms functioning despite a broader push by Washington to curtail Havana’s medical missions abroad. […]

24
Feb

Ford to Recall about 413,000 SUVs in US over Potential Loss of Steering Control, NHTSA says

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In DETROIT the Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 413,000 SUVs in the United States due to a potentially serious defect that could cause drivers to lose steering control, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday. The recall affects a mix of 2021–2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models. Details of the […]

Slovak-Ukraine Conflict: PM Fico Orders Halt to Emergency Electricity Supplies for Ukraine
24
Feb

Slovak-Ukraine Conflict: PM Fico Orders Halt to Emergency Electricity Supplies for Ukraine

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Robert Fico has ordered a halt to all emergency electricity supplies from Slovakia to Ukraine, confirming the execution of a previously announced ultimatum linked to disrupted Russian oil transit. In an official statement, the Slovak prime minister said the decision followed Ukraine’s failure to restore oil deliveries to Slovakia by the agreed deadline of Monday. […]

U.S. Food Reset: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calls for Overhaul of America’s Food Industry
24
Feb

U.S. Food Reset: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calls for Overhaul of America’s Food Industry

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for what he describes as a major “reset” of the American food system, arguing that a large portion of the U.S. food supply is contributing to chronic disease and declining public health. Speaking under the banner of the “MAHA” initiative Make America Healthy Again Kennedy said that up to […]

M23 Rebel Spokesperson Willy Ngoma Killed in Congo Army Drone Strike
24
Feb

M23 Rebel Spokesperson Willy Ngoma Killed in Congo Army Drone Strike

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Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson for the March 23 Movement (M23), has been killed in a drone strike carried out by the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to multiple diplomatic and rebel sources. A regional diplomat, a senior rebel official, and a Western adviser to the Congolese government confirmed that […]

24
Feb

Trump Warns Nations Against “Playing Games” With U.S. Trade Deals

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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries reconsidering recently negotiated trade agreements with the United States could face significantly higher tariffs. Speaking on Monday, Trump cautioned trading partners against what he described as “playing games” with U.S. trade commitments, particularly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of emergency tariff powers. He […]

24
Feb

Gold Prices Retreat from Three‑Week High on Profit‑Taking, Strong Dollar Buffers Rally

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In LONDON Global gold prices slipped on Tuesday, retreating from a more than three‑week all-time highs, as investors booked profits following a recent surge in bullion, while a strengthening U.S. dollar dampened demand for the precious metal. The move marks a pause in gold’s recent rally as traders reassess risk sentiment amid shifting macroeconomic forces. […]