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Diplomatic Storm: US Declares South African Ambassador 'Persona Non Grata' In a dramatic and unexpected move, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that South Africa's ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, is "no longer welcome" on American soil. The language used was unambiguous. "Ebrahim Rasool is a race-baiting politician who hates America and President Donald Trump," Rubio asserted in a social media post. It was a statement that caused ripples across international diplomatic circles. Such a…

In a bold move that has stirred diplomatic waters, the United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador to Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed this message with unusually candid language, describing the ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, as a "race-baiting politician" holding strong anti-Trump sentiments. "South Africa's Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country," Rubio proclaimed on Friday in a statement posted on X, marking the rare occasion of…

Russia has firmly stated that it will consider the deployment of foreign troops or military bases in Ukraine as utterly unacceptable. According to Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, such actions would signify a direct involvement of foreign nations in the ongoing conflict with Russia. She emphasized, "Should any country attempt to deploy its troops, we will undertake appropriate measures to protect our interests." This situation intensifies as Steve Witkoff, special envoy from former US…

The Syrian defense ministry has announced the conclusion of a military operation targeting loyalists of ousted former president Bashar al-Assad. According to a war monitoring group, over 1,000 individuals, primarily civilians, have lost their lives amid conflicts between Assad loyalists and the country’s new Islamist leaders in the coastal stronghold of the former president. Hassan Abdul Ghany, the spokesperson for the defense ministry, shared an update on X, stating that public institutions are now poised to resume…

In a bold statement that resonates deeply with national pride, Mute Egede, the Prime Minister of Greenland, made it clear that his people are not interested in becoming part of the United States. This declaration followed a rather provocative assertion from former President Donald Trump, who had claimed he would secure the Danish autonomous territory "one way or the other." Egede’s words, conveyed through a heartfelt Facebook post, captured the essence of Greenlandic identity: “We don’t want to be Americans, or Danes either.…

Trump's Address to Congress: A Polarizing Display of Partisan Drama In an address to Congress that many would describe as nothing short of theatrical, President Donald Trump took a victory lap that sent ripples through the political sphere. The atmosphere was charged as some Democratic representatives audibly disapproved, holding up signs and, in dramatic fashion, walking out mid-speech to express their dissent. It was a vivid illustration of the ongoing partisanship that has characterized the early days of Trump's…

In the ever-shifting labyrinth of international diplomacy, whispers from Mogadishu have emerged, challenging the very notion of a potential U.S. nod towards North Western State of Somalia's independence. Can such a delicate balance endure, when even whispers have seismic potency? In a recent dialogue with VOA, Somalia’s voice in Washington, Ambassador Dahir Hassan Arab, made it emphatically clear. “The United States, universally known as a sentinel of global legal principles, harbors no intentions to…

Elon Musk, the enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken a prominent role in President Donald Trump’s agenda to streamline the federal government. Recently, during a conversation on X—formerly known as Twitter, which he also owns—Musk announced a significant push to dissolve the United States Agency for International Development, commonly referred to as USAID. Known for its global outreach, USAID has long been heralded as the single largest donor in the world. During a discussion that included prominent figures such as…

In a chilling revelation that echoes the unresolved wounds of South Africa's tumultuous past, Janusz Walus, the man who murdered anti-apartheid icon Chris Hani, has made it abundantly clear that he feels no remorse for his heinous act. In a recent interview with eNCA, conducted by Annika Larsen, Walus spoke with a disconcerting smugness about his intention to obliterate Hani’s life—a move he believed would send shockwaves through the intricate negotiations aimed at forging a democratic South Africa. Imagine a world where…

In a striking turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended a surprising offer to North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un: if he can facilitate the exchange of prisoners, Ukraine is willing to return captured North Korean soldiers. It’s an unprecedented move that fuels speculation about just how convoluted diplomacy can get in the context of international conflict. “We’ve already captured a couple of North Korean soldiers, and believe me, it won’t stop there,” Zelensky declared with a touch of determination…