May 05, 2021 08:11 am UTC| Politics
The successful passage of Joe Bidens COVID-19 relief plan was done on party lines without any support from Republican lawmakers. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called out House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy for promoting...
Donald Trump's support for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan contradicts with GOP lawmakers
May 05, 2021 07:05 am UTC| Politics
The decision by Joe Biden to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan was met with mixed reactions, especially amongst Republicans. However, as Republicans at the Capitol look to question Bidens strategy in doing so, former...
May 05, 2021 05:37 am UTC| Politics
Chinas conflicts with other countries, especially the United States and other nations in the west, surround the South China Sea. Following the increased presence of Chinese fishing vessels, the Philippines foreign minister...
Donald Trump investigation: Ex-POTUS' Scotland golf resort received $800,000 in taxpayer funds
May 04, 2021 09:30 am UTC| Politics
Since leaving office back in January, former President Donald Trump has been at the center of many investigations, including his businesses. It appears that his properties in Scotland may also be looked into as union...
Donald Trump's secret rules for drone strikes made public by White House
May 04, 2021 09:06 am UTC| Politics
During the start of his presidency in 2017, Donald Trump had a set of rules for counterterrorism operations. This week, the White House disclosed the rules as the Biden administration looks into whether the guidelines...
Joe Biden's administration to begin reuniting families separated at the border
May 04, 2021 08:19 am UTC| Politics
President Joe Biden has been highly critical of the separation of families at the southern border under his predecessors administration. As thousands of migrants remain separated from their families, the Biden...
Joe Biden to nominate 11 administration officials to lead in national security and law enforcement
May 04, 2021 06:42 am UTC| Politics
President Joe Biden is still in the midst of making nominations for posts in the administration. This week, the White House released Bidens intent to nominate 11 administration officials to lead national security and law...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
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