It was called an ambush and got big headlines – but one of the images that the USA's Donald Trump showed to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa did not at all depict the alleged "genocide" of white South Africans. It was in fact a screenshot from a video filmed in the Congo-Kinshasa, reports Reuters.
World politicsUSA's President Donald Trump showed a video clip to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, which Trump claims strengthens the allegations of a "genocide" against white South Africans. Despite this, Ramaphosa describes the meeting as successful.
World politicsThe President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce punitive tariffs of 200 percent on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the EU. This has led the Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to open up for negotiations.
BusinessIntensive diplomacy is underway to resolve the crisis in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. Several countries are now considering withdrawing their forces from the war-torn area, according to sources in South African media. At the same time, the M23 rebels are threatening to continue their offensive against the capital Kinshasa.
ConflictsPowerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect. Dislike of "Western dominance" unites.
WorldCountries in Latin America and Africa are demanding that more permanent seats be established in the UN Security Council. The President of France is proposing restrictions on the council's veto power.
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