President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has instructed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to deploy military forces to Portland, Oregon. The deployment is aimed at securing federal immigration sites from what the president called “domestic terrorists,” and he said troops are authorised to use “full force, if necessary.” In a post online, Trump said he […]
United Nations sanctions against Iran are scheduled to be reinstated later on Saturday, a move that Tehran has warned will be met with a strong reaction. The sanctions follow accusations that Iran has not complied with the 2015 nuclear agreement, which was intended to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. The collapse of the deal […]
The UK government announced on Friday that it will roll out a compulsory digital ID system for British citizens and residents starting a new job, aiming to curb illegal immigration. “It will make it tougher to work illegally in this country, making our borders more secure,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement announcing […]
South Korea has opened a new legal case against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office earlier this year. On Friday, Yoon denied all allegations brought against him, including obstruction, as proceedings began following his weeks-long refusal to attend a separate trial related to accusations that he led a failed attempt to […]
While much of the global debate around food and agriculture has centred on Europe and America—with growing concerns over farmer displacement, land grabs, and corporate control of seeds (think Monsanto)—Lindokuhle Mabaso shifts the focus to Africa. In this thought-provoking discussion, she explores the impact of genetically modified crops, government policies, and legal frameworks shaping agriculture […]
President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House on Thursday, amid signs that the United States may soon reverse its decision to block the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The dispute dates back to Trump’s earlier term, when Turkey, a NATO ally, was removed from the F-35 […]
Drone sightings overnight led to the temporary closure of two Danish airports and raised concerns about potential threats to military facilities. Danish officials described the incidents as “hybrid attacks” designed to create fear and uncertainty, though the source of the incursions remains unidentified. This marks the second such incident in Denmark in as many days, […]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his willingness to collaborate with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations to carry out a Gaza peace initiative approved at a conference held on September 22. He stated that the plan could lead to a fair resolution and enhance regional cooperation. Abbas delivered these comments […]
Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as President of France from 2007 to 2012, has been handed a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy related to attempts by his associates to secure campaign financing from Libya. This ruling makes him the first former French president expected to serve time in prison. The verdict was unexpectedly severe. Although […]
Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has voted to dissolve itself and hold early elections this November, a decision seen by analysts as a move to strengthen President Sadyr Japarov’s hold on power. The new vote is scheduled for November 30, instead of the originally planned date in late 2026. Presidential elections remain set for January 2027. Lawmakers justified […]