US Eyes DRC Minerals to Counter China
Experts believe that such a deal could help the US curb China’s influence in the region while securing access to critical minerals….reports Asian Lite
Trump Backs Cancellation of $21 Million Voter Fund for India Amid Controversy
Trump, speaking from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, questioned why U.S. taxpayer dollars were being allocated to a country like India, which he argued
Nigeria approve $200 mn to offset shortfall from US aid cuts
The US invested over $600 mn in health assistance in Nigeria in 2023 alone, according to the US Embassy in Nigeria, mostly to support
Trump cuts aid to South Africa
South Africa’s foreign ministry said in a statement that there seemed to be a “campaign of misinformation and propaganda” The US president, Donald Trump,
US-S. Africa ties strained as Rubio skips G20
Rubio wrote on the social media platform X that he would not attend the meeting in Johannesburg….reports Asian Lite News Tensions between South Africa
US conducts airstrikes against Daesh operatives in Somalia
In a post on X, US President Donald Trump said that he ordered airstrikes on Daesh operatives after these terrorists were found hiding in
US court clears extradition of 26/11 convict Rana to India
In a major development, the US Supreme Court on Saturday approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist
Trump Sworn In as 47th President of USA
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States during a historic ceremony at the US Capitol, with US Chief
US slaps sanctions on Sudanese military chief
The Treasury Department detailed SAF’s lethal attacks on civilians, including airstrikes on protected infrastructure such as schools, markets, and hospitals….reports Asian Lite News The
US unveils $500m arms package for Ukraine
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby reaffirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to providing additional aid until its final days in power…reports Asian Lite News
