Monday, Feb 10

White South Africans decline Trump's refugee offer while tensions rise over South Africa's land reform policy and U.S. aid cuts.

Monday, Feb 10

Sam Nujoma, the father of Namibia and its first president, dies at age 95 after leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa.

Monday, Feb 10

Ecuador prepares for a pivotal runoff presidential election as Daniel Noboa faces Luisa González, both amid a security crisis and significant public concern over crime.

Monday, Feb 10

Aga Khan IV has been laid to rest in Egypt following a private funeral in Portugal, transitioning leadership to his son, Rahim Al-Hussaini.

Monday, Feb 10

China's inflation rises to a 5-month peak in January, revealing persistent challenges in reviving domestic demand amid ongoing producer price deflation.

Monday, Feb 10

President Trump freezes US aid to South Africa, sparking controversy as white South Africans reject resettlement offers amid ongoing land reform disputes.

Sunday, Feb 09

Elon Musk's initiative to dismantle the CFPB gains traction as acting director Russell Vought halts funding amidst rising tensions and potential agency shutdown.

Sunday, Feb 09

A federal judge issues a temporary order preventing Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury records, following a lawsuit from 19 U.S. states.

Sunday, Feb 09

The Pentagon has expanded its controversial media rotation policy, evicting outlets like CNN and The Washington Post for pro-Trump media.

Sunday, Feb 09

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages in a shocking exchange, while Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners as the fragile ceasefire holds amid geopolitical tensions.