Politics

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Coverage of political events, policies, elections, and government activities.

Sabcnews
Sabcnews
· May 22

MKP questions Ramaphosa’s silence on farm dollars during Trump talks

uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa for not addressing the $580,000 stolen from his Phala Phala farm during his 2020 visit to the US, specifically during talks with former President Donald Trump. Ndhlela called on the US to investigate the matter under the Foreign Corrupt...
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Politics
Rollingstone
Rollingstone
· May 22

South African President Calls Out Trump: ‘I’m Sorry I Don’t Have a Plane to Give You’

During a tense Oval Office meeting, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confronted President Donald Trump over unfounded claims that white farmers in South Africa are victims of genocide, urging Trump to listen to South Africans’ voices for accurate perspectives. Despite South African courts and agricultural leaders rejecting these genocide claims,...
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Business
Dailypost
Dailypost
· May 21

Gaza: 20 killed in renewed Israeli strikes

At least 20 people, including children, have been killed in the Gaza Strip due to renewed Israeli airstrikes targeting areas such as Jabalia, Deir al-Balah, and near Khan Younis. The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes, but ground troops have been deployed as part of a major offensive...
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Politics
Businessinsider
Businessinsider
· May 21

Trump says the Golden Dome, meant to put US weapons in space, will be ready in 3 years and cost $175 billion

President Donald Trump unveiled plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system, designed to deploy American anti-missile weapons in space to counter threats primarily from China and Russia. Trump estimated the system will cost around $175 billion and be completed within three years, with $25 billion requested initially to begin...
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Politics
Tori
Tori
· May 20

Putin Said He’s Open To Ending Ukraine War – Trump Speaks After Lengthy Call

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to end the war with Ukraine during a lengthy phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, lasting over two hours. Putin indicated Moscow’s willingness to work with Kyiv on a formal ceasefire memorandum, while both leaders described their conversation as positive and constructive. European...
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Diplomacy