Joe Biden invites Taiwan to democracy summit
Nov 25, 2021 09:44 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden has sought to uphold the importance of democracy and is set to stress this point when he hosts an international conference on the issue. Biden sparked criticism from China following the announcement...
Capitol insurrection: Latest DC Court of Appeals order spells trouble for Donald Trump
Nov 25, 2021 09:14 am UTC| Politics
In the hopes of blocking or stalling the House Committees investigation into the Capitol insurrection, former President Donald Trump has filed to sue to block the National Archives from releasing records of his presidency....
World War 3: Ukraine carries out airstrike drills along border region with Russia
Nov 25, 2021 08:11 am UTC| Politics
Tensions are still high between Ukraine and Russia, with the possibility of turning into another world war. Fears of a military conflict have been stoked following Ukraines recent airstrike drills along its border with...
Afghanistan: US to resume talks with Taliban next week
Nov 25, 2021 07:19 am UTC| Politics
The international community is still considering how to approach the new government in Afghanistan formed by the Taliban. The US announced that it would resume its talks with the insurgent group next week. US State...
Donald Trump will continue to worsen political climate, says Maggie Haberman
Nov 25, 2021 06:46 am UTC| Politics
Even after the Capitol insurrection and after the inauguration of Joe Biden as president, twice-impeached former President Donald Trump continues to peddle his election fraud claims and stoke panic and fear amongst...
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, spouses assist in DC Central Kitchen ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Nov 25, 2021 06:29 am UTC| Politics
This week marks the Thanksgiving holidays for the US, with many looking forward to holding their celebrations in person since the pandemic began. US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their spouses took...
Nov 25, 2021 05:51 am UTC| Politics
Hundreds of insurrectionists from the Capitol riots on January 6 have already been arrested, and the FBI is still on the search for the hundreds of others that have not been caught. The feds arrested another...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight