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Motivations, ambitions of Congos M23 rebels unclear, analysts say
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Russian ambassador says Brits tried to make him defect
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RAK Ruler receives CEO of Accor Group for Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific
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Champions Trophy: Ryan Ricketon's maiden ODI ton lifts South Africa to daunting 315/6 against Afghanistan
Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): Left-hand batter Ryan Rickleton's maiden ODI century (103) stormed the South African side to...
Shakhboot bin Nahyan receives officials from Switzerland to discuss developments in Horn of Africa
ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Arthur Mattli, Ambassador...
South Africa downplays Rubios absence from G20 meeting
The US Secretary of State skipped the event amid a feud with Pretoria over a new land ownership policy President Cyril Ramaphosa...
South Africa downplays Rubio's absence from G20 meeting
The US Secretary of State skipped the event amid a feud with Pretoria over a new land ownership policy ...
Cummins eyeing IPL return for match preparation ahead of WTC final
Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Australian skipper Pat Cummins, missed his side's final ICC World Test Championship (WTC),...
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(250221) -- JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign...
Lavrov briefs African leader on Russia-US talks
South Africa has resisted pressure from its Western partners to take sides against Moscow ...
Shane Watson backs "pivotal" Maxwell to shine in ICC Champions Trophy for Australia
Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England,...
US Charge d'Affaires Dana Brown to represent US at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg
Johannesburg [South Africa], February 21 (ANI): US Charge d'Affaires to South Africa Dana Brown is representing United States at the...
South Africa's fight over VAT raises a key question: who should bear the burden of taxes?
The unprecedented postponement of the tabling of South Africa's 2025 budget because of disagreement within the coalition government...
EAM Jaishankar highlights importance of G20 institution, stresses need to find "common ground" to safeguard it
Johannesburg (South Africa), February 21 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of G20 in a multipolar world, the External Affairs Minister...
CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash
Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game...
"Kohli's struggles worsened by trying too hard": Former India captain Anil Kumble
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes that Virat Kohli is trying too hard, which...
South Africa concerned about lack of G20 solidarity
Pretoria says it wants to ensure that all voices are heard and every perspective is considered during its presidency of the economic...
Trump brags his tariff threat broke up BRICS
The US president has reiterated his pledge to cut trade with members of the economic bloc if they try to destroy the dollar US President...
Trump claims his tariff threat broke up BRICS
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What should a split state expect from the US this time
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South Africa's finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax
South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, cancelled the unveiling of the country's 2025 budget as it was due to be released....
EAM Jaishankar assures support for South Africa's G20 priorities in meeting with President Ramaphosa
Johannesburg [South Africa], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with South African President...
EAM S Jaishankar meets Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg, discusses India-Russia cooperation and Ukraine conflict
Johannesburg [South Africa], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with Russian Foreign Minister...
Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The 'X Factor' of hard-hitting opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, fine run in recent ICC events and a...
ICC CT2025: England announce playing XI for campaign opener against Australia
Lahore [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of their highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy opening clash against Australia in Group...
EAM congratulates Ethiopian counterpart on appointment, meets other foreign mins at G20 Summit
Johannesburg [South Africa], February 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion...
500 Dirham Note awarded 'Best New Banknote Issue' for 2025 in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region
ABU DHABI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM)-- The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has been awarded the Best New Banknote Issue for...
(SpotNews) MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-HEAVY RAIN-DEATH TOLL
(250220) -- ANTANANARIVO, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A man rows a boat on a flooded road in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Feb. 20, 2025....
"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa
Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, Afghanistan skipper...
France leaves another military base in Africa
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EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Brazil on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg
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Russia-Africa cooperation has huge potential Lavrov
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Lavrov arrives in South Africa for G20 meeting (VIDEO)
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Lavrov arrives in South Africa for G20 meeting
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"Want to win games as a bowler": KKR's Ramandeep Singh eyes bigger role in IPL 2025
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Pentagon chief eyes funding cuts to some parts of military by 8%
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked some parts of the military to propose what could be cut as part of a potential...
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