Former US defence chiefs slam Trump dismissal of Pentagon officials
WASHINGTON – Five former US defence secretaries on Feb 27 addressed a letter to lawmakers denouncing as “reckless” the recent firings of senior Pentagon officials by President Donald Trump. Read…
World agrees hard-fought nature funding plan at UN talks
The deal hammered out a compromise on raising and delivering the billions of dollars needed to protect species. Read More
US judge halts Trump administration’s calls for mass firings by agencies
The judge suggested that the mass firings of federal workers would cause widespread harm. Read More
US judge halts Trump administration’s calls for mass firings by agencies
The judge suggested that the mass firings of federal workers would cause widespread harm. Read More
Nicaragua withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
Nicaragua announced on Thursday it would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council, following a UN report that urged the international community to address human rights violations by President…
Trump voices respect for Zelensky, downplays ‘dictator’ jibe
Mr Trump said he was unable to recall labeling Mr Zelensky a “dictator”. Read More
US and Britain will have trade agreement, Trump says alongside Starmer
WASHINGTON – The United States and Britain are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump told a joint news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday,…
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Trump’s ‘very big’ minerals deal may pay off with US Republicans
WASHINGTON – A critical minerals deal Donald Trump has negotiated with Ukraine could ease tensions between Kyiv and the U.S. president and at the same time win back support from…
Military overtones vibrate through renowned Mali arts festival
SEGOU, Mali – Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this…