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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the Chinese people to advance with unwavering confidence and steady action towards national rejuvenation, declaring the country’s historic transformation unstoppable. Xi, who also serves as…
Africa must move beyond declarations on climate change and develop financing mechanisms that make polluters contribute to environmental restoration while enabling African countries to fund more of their own climate adaptation, National…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an audit of unsafe streets “that place women at risk”, after the bodies of 12 women were found in just two months east of Johannesburg. The deaths have sparked a national outcry about…
China has cautioned that tensions over the Taiwan issue could become a major point of contention between Beijing and Washington, saying opposing “Taiwan independence” and preserving peace across the Taiwan Strait are in both nations’…
Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Moroccan Sahara dispute gained significant international momentum during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. High-level diplomatic discussions led by Morocco’s Minister of…
China and the United States have reached an eight-point consensus on key aspects of their bilateral relationship, encompassing trade, security, artificial intelligence, and international cooperation. This agreement follows Chinese…
Eastern African countries are seeking to link national digital transformation projects and remove cross-border barriers to connectivity, digital services and trade. Representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan…
Tanzania has called for stronger action to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths across Africa. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, who represented President Samia Suluhu at a High-Level Heads of State side event at the…
Addressing the ongoing 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, delivered a sweeping address urging the global community to confront non-state armed groups while reframing…
Chongqing – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Xinhua. Despite changes and uncertainties…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a state visit, expressing confidence that China and the US can find an appropriate path to collaboration as they seek to stabilise relations. President Xi landed at Joint…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for a state visit to the United States from 23 to 25 September, at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and wider China-US…
Australia has launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term. The Australian government said its campaign will focus on conflict prevention, protecting civilians and upholding…
Residents in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh have been given the all-clear after air raid alerts were issued and explosions were reported in the capital. It was the first time alerts have been issued in Riyadh since the Houthis increased their…
US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions bill, taking aim at Russia’s economy by punishing major purchasers of its oil and gas. The bill, passed by the US House of Representatives earlier this week, gives Trump broad…
Tributes are pouring in for a veteran South African sports broadcaster who was found dead on Wednesday hours after being abducted when his vehicle was hijacked in a township near Johannesburg. Owen Ndlovu, a former presenter with the…
The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-15s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety. Under the plans, there would be a gradual approach to children using social media…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening technical and economic cooperation with India through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. Ruku said the 62-year-old…
The 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum opened on September 15 at the Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center, bringing together scholars, officials and diplomatic representatives from nearly 20 countries — including Egypt,…
The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities. US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the “on orbit” weapon was necessary to safeguard US forces…
President Xi Jinping is calling for stronger unity among BRICS nations as the Global South pushes for a greater voice in shaping the global order. Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Xi challenged the grouping to…
Six people have died, and 97 have been rescued from a stricken Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, Indonesia’s search and rescue agency has said. A search and rescue operation was launched after contact was lost with the Virgo…
The 18th BRICS Summit has begun in New Delhi. The main events will take place on 12–13 September at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre. India is chairing the group in 2026 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation,…
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation and represents a new stage for the group following its expansion, with stronger consensus, practical cooperation and people-to-people exchanges among its key priorities, Lyu Wenbao,…
