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US Accuses South Africa of ‘Cozying Up’ to Iran Amid Protest Clampdown
The U.S. Embassy said South Africa’s naval drills that included Iran undermine maritime security as Tehran faces global condemnation amid protests.
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Trump: US to Revoke Citizenship of Naturalized Immigrants Convicted of Fraud
The president said any naturalized citizen convicted of fraud faces immediate deportation.
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Trump Admin Awards $22 Million for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The funding will target labor exploitation in Indonesia and Congo, where Chinese companies control critical mineral processing.
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US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
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Somali UN Ambassador Linked to Ohio Health Care Company Sanctioned for Medicaid Fraud, HHS Says
U.S. health officials said the U.N. Security Council president is associated with a Cincinnati home health agency targeted in a federal fraud case.
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China to Impose 55 Percent Tariffs on Beef Imports Beyond Set Quotas
Beijing left room to adjust the measures but confirmed they will take effect at the start of 2026.
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2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
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Israel Defends Recognition of Somaliland at UN Amid Criticism From Regional States
Somaliland’s president welcomed Israel’s recognition and said his country would seek to join the Abraham Accords.
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Former Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua Injured in Car Accident
The British boxer was taken to hospital with minor injuries following the crash in Nigeria, which left two other men dead.
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Nigeria Emphasizes Cooperation With US Amid Strikes on ISIS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work to protect civilians regardless of their faith.
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US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the Nigerian government approved the strikes.
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Blast at Mosque in Nigeria Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 in Apparent Suicide Attack
he bombing is the latest in a series of attacks in Nigeria’s troubled northern region.
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Helicopter on Rescue Mission Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, Killing 5
Two foreigners, who police said had been picked up in a medical evacuation, were among those killed.
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2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
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US Accuses South Africa of ‘Cozying Up’ to Iran Amid Protest Clampdown
The U.S. Embassy said South Africa’s naval drills that included Iran undermine maritime security as Tehran faces global condemnation amid protests.
|
Trump: US to Revoke Citizenship of Naturalized Immigrants Convicted of Fraud
The president said any naturalized citizen convicted of fraud faces immediate deportation.
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Trump Admin Awards $22 Million for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The funding will target labor exploitation in Indonesia and Congo, where Chinese companies control critical mineral processing.
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US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
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Somali UN Ambassador Linked to Ohio Health Care Company Sanctioned for Medicaid Fraud, HHS Says
U.S. health officials said the U.N. Security Council president is associated with a Cincinnati home health agency targeted in a federal fraud case.
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China to Impose 55 Percent Tariffs on Beef Imports Beyond Set Quotas
Beijing left room to adjust the measures but confirmed they will take effect at the start of 2026.
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2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
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Israel Defends Recognition of Somaliland at UN Amid Criticism From Regional States
Somaliland’s president welcomed Israel’s recognition and said his country would seek to join the Abraham Accords.
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Former Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua Injured in Car Accident
The British boxer was taken to hospital with minor injuries following the crash in Nigeria, which left two other men dead.
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Nigeria Emphasizes Cooperation With US Amid Strikes on ISIS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work to protect civilians regardless of their faith.
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US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the Nigerian government approved the strikes.
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Blast at Mosque in Nigeria Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 in Apparent Suicide Attack
he bombing is the latest in a series of attacks in Nigeria’s troubled northern region.
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Helicopter on Rescue Mission Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, Killing 5
Two foreigners, who police said had been picked up in a medical evacuation, were among those killed.
|
2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
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