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South Africa condemns Trump's G20 ban as 'punitive'
It’s the latest sign of fraying bilateral ties between Washington and Africa’s biggest economy.
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader after coup
General Horta N'Tam, previously head of the presidential guard, has been named the transitional president for a period of one year.
The Historic Rise of Zohran Mamdani: Democracy Now! Coverage from 2021 Hunger Strike to Election Night
As Zohran Mamdani prepares to become New York’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor on January 1, we look at the historic rise of the democratic socialist who shocked the political establishment. We spend the hour hearing Mamdani in his own words and look at the grassroots coalition that helped him pull off what’s been described as “one of the great political upsets in modern American history.”
Nigeria declares security emergency and names diplomats amid US tensions
The moves come after Washington threatened Abuja with sanctions over the treatment of the country’s Christians.
Floods hammer South and Southeast Asian nations
Some 250 people have died in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
HK calls off rescue efforts after worst fire in decades
The death toll from an apartment-complex blaze rose to 128 and about 200 people are still missing.
Canada approves new pipeline to expand oil exports
The decision follows US President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports.
Israeli authorities investigate West Bank killings
The incident involved Israeli troops appearing to usher two people into a building before gunshots are heard and one of the men is seen collapsing.