Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit
Trump’s policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek ‘balance’.
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US border chief says ending ICE deportation surge in Minnesota
US border security chief Tom Homan says the Minnesota immigration crackdown is coming to an end.
Published On 12 Feb 2026
US border chief says Trump agrees to end deportation surge in Minnesota
US border chief announces the conclusion of a federal operation with 700 immigration agents set to leave Minnesota.
Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup
Africa faces a historic sporting and moral choice over the US-hosted tournament.
From: Counting the Cost
Can the US challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals?
The US is stockpiling critical minerals and forming a trade bloc to control China’s control of supply chains.
Published On 12 Feb 2026
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Pam Bondi Epstein hearing: Key takeaways
Bondi clashed with Democrat representatives Jasmine Crockett and Ted Lieu during her Epstein files hearing.
Canada police identify shooting suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar
Police say the suspect had apprehended for a mental health assessment on more than one occasion.
Compromised peace? Oslo Accords figure deeply linked to Epstein network
Oslo architect Rod-Larsen linked to Epstein files and visa fraud, prompting fears of blackmail behind peace deal.
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Virginia’s Law: How Democrat proposal could spark flood of sex abuse claims
US Democrats seek to scrap statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes in bill named after Epstein accuser.
Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal
Trump’s order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns.
Russia evacuates tourists from Cuba as US-engineered fuel crisis deepens
Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as ‘evacuation’ of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.
