China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.
How Turkey leverages itself between East, Western worlds to maximize geopolitical clout - opinion
Turkey’s actions in Syria and Iraq also signal a deeper shift away from its Western alliances. Erdogan’s government has cultivated closer ties with Russia.
As WEF gets underway, the list of world leaders not attending Davos speaks volumes
It's that time of year when the great and good gather for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But who's skipping the event is more telling.
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This is Ramaphosa’s year of high-stakes events
President Ramaphosa faces his busiest year yet, hosting critical events like the G20 Summit, the national dialogue, and the ANC National General Council.
China’s Africa imports rise, but will 2025 headwinds halt the continent’s trade gains?
Boost in commodities demand helps narrow Africa’s China trade deficit as nations urge more imports of processed goods.
Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies. BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa added in 2010, as a counterweight to the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations.
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WEF meeting starts in Davos with B20 SA and Ramaphosa
While the South African delegation to the WEF is led by the president, many important leaders will not attend, with the new US president participating via video link.
Here are the confirmed attendees at Trump’s inauguration
President-elect Trump’s Inauguration Day is less than a week away and he’s begun to plan who will attend various events in Washington to mark his return to the White House. Trump has invited many
Fact-check: Exclusion of EU leaders from Trump inauguration is in line with tradition
Social media users have misleadingly attached importance to the fact that European heads of state and government have been excluded from Trump’s guest list. #EuroVerify
G20 summit an opportunity to fix ailing Joburg metro
G20 summit will be an opportunity for President Ramaphosa and the Government of National Unity members to interact with a very important global audience.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip Trump’s inauguration, sending a special representative in his place
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative. The decision, announced Friday ...
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Trump, Xi Jinping talk on phone before inauguration
Jan. 17 (UPI) --President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed a range of issues in a phone call on Friday. Trump said the phone call was positive after the two leaders ...