Taiwan President Visits Eswatini Days After Blaming China for Cancelled Trip
The Taiwan president reached Eswatini after claiming China blocked his original travel plans, with Beijing describing the visit as a stowaway-style escape farce
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Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Anti-Migrant Violence Against Its Nationals
At least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians killed in recent anti-migrant protests in South Africa; Nigeria to formally summon South African envoy to express ‘profound concern’.
Japan PM Takaichi Visits Australia to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Alliance
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Australia to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties amid growing regional security uncertainty.
Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Deadly Anti-Migrant Attacks
Nigeria’s foreign ministry announces it will formally summon South Africa’s envoy on Monday to express ‘profound concern’ over recent violence targeting Nigerian citizens, warning the incidents could affect bilateral relations.
Taiwan President Lai Makes Secret Visit to Eswatini, China Calls It 'Stowaway-Style Farce'
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te makes a surprise visit to Eswatini, Taiwan’s only African diplomatic ally, days after a planned trip was cancelled due to alleged Chinese pressure. Beijing dismisses the visit as a ‘stowaway-style escape farce.’
Trump Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. Troops From Germany
Trump announces the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany following the German Chancellor’s criticism of the Iran war, reigniting transatlantic alliance tensions.
Trump Declares Iran Conflict 'Terminated' Ahead of Congressional 60-Day Deadline
The Trump administration has formally notified Congress that military operations against Iran have been ’terminated’ ahead of a 60-day congressional deadline, a move criticized as a controversial attempt to circumvent the War Powers Resolution.
China Scraps Tariffs for Nearly All African Nations in Landmark Trade Policy
China announces zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations starting May 2026, excluding only Eswatini. It is the first major economy to offer unilateral zero-tariff treatment to Africa.
First US Commercial Flight Lands in Caracas After Seven Years, Signaling Thaw in Relations
The first direct US commercial passenger flight to Venezuela in seven years has landed at Caracas’s Maiquetía International Airport, with Trump administration officials on board, marking a historic thaw in relations after years of hostility.
Trump Instructs Team to Prepare for Extended Hormuz Blockade as Iran Proposes Three-Stage Deal
Trump has reportedly instructed aides to prepare for a prolonged Hormuz Strait blockade, while Iran has proposed a three-stage plan to reopen the strait in exchange for lifting the US blockade.