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United Nations General Assembly during a voting session

UN adopts pandemic declaration despite US opposition

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a declaration aimed at strengthening global pandemic…

By Maha Christopher
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an operation

US names 24 Nigerians in fresh deportation crackdown

The United States Department of Homeland Security has released the names and photographs of…

By Maha Christopher
US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III as South Africa issues diplomatic protest

South Africa summons US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic conduct’

South Africa has summoned United States Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a third…

By Maha Christopher
Sudanese foreign minister addresses UN after US visa dispute involving army chief Burhan

UNGA: Susan slams US over army chiefs visa denial

Sudan has criticised the United States for failing to issue a visa to army…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York

Iran risk ‘annihilation’ if peace deal fails – Trump

US President Donald Trump has told world leaders that he faces a major decision…

By Maha Christopher
Iranian military personnel as Tehran warns against renewed US strikes

Iran warns of retaliation as US strike fears rise

Iran's military has warned that it will retaliate against American bases and interests in…

By Maha Christopher
Africell telecommunications infrastructure as the US prepares a nearly $100m loan to expand its African network

US backs Africell with $100m loan to challenge Huawei in Africa

The Trump administration is preparing to lend nearly $100m to Africell. Washington is stepping…

By Maha Christopher
Beyoncé as her BeyGOOD Foundation donates $200,000 to support Indiana flood relief

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD donates $200,000 to Indiana flood relief

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has committed $200,000 to support families and communities recovering from destructive…

By Maha Christopher
Dolly Parton as US flags are lowered to half-staff for one week in honour of the late country music legend

Trump lowers US flags for one week to honour Dolly Parton

United States President Donald Trump has ordered American flags to be lowered to half-staff…

By Maha Christopher
Barron Trump as the US Secret Service investigates an Iranian television video discussing a potential threat against him

Secret Service probes Iranian TV threat against Barron Trump

The United States Secret Service has launched scrutiny of an Iranian state television broadcast.…

By Maha Christopher
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada announces retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US goods

Canada hits US goods with up to 50% tariffs

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on a…

By Maha Christopher
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the United States

Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as US trade talks collapse

Canada has vowed to match new United States tariffs “dollar for dollar” after last-minute…

By Maha Christopher
US President Donald Trump announces tougher economic pressure against Iran

Trump threatens countries supporting Iran with economic penalties

United States President Donald Trump has threatened countries that continue providing financial, commercial or…

By Maha Christopher
ICC President Tomoko Akane following new sanctions imposed by the United States

ICC condemns US sanctions on top officials as ‘flagrant attack’

The International Criminal Court has condemned new United States sanctions targeting its president, Tomoko…

By Maha Christopher
Nigerian and US officials hold fresh security and counterterrorism talks in Washington DC

US, Nigeria deepen security talks in Washington

Nigeria and the United States have opened a fresh round of high-level security talks…

By Maha Christopher