WASHINGTON: America’s allies and rivals face a tough choice as Donald Trump trails in polls ahead of November’s presidential election: Wait to see if he loses to presumptive Democratic candidate Joe Biden, or cut deals now to avoid negotiating with an emboldened second-term Trump. The president addressed that dilemma himself in a tweet celebrating the…Continue Reading
In an Oval Office interview with Axios on Friday, President Trump suggested he’s had second thoughts about his decision to recognize Juan Guaidó as the legitimate leader of Venezuela and said he is open to meeting with dictator Nicolás Maduro.Driving the news: Asked whether he would meet with Maduro, Trump said, “I would maybe think…Continue Reading
Elijah Daniel was part of a social media campaign that called on users to register for tickets, then not turn up. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has rejected claims that a social media campaign by Tik-Tok users and K-Pop fans was behind lower-than-expected turnout for Saturday night’s Oklahoma rally. TeenagersContinue Reading
It’s only halfway through the year – and there has been precious little live sport to speak of in 2020 thanks to coronavirus – but already the odds are shortening on who will win one of the most prestigious titles in British sport: the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year. Marcus RashfordContinue Reading
The Former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice ‘Obour’ Osei Kuffour, has lost the parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party in the Asante Akyem South constituency of the Asanti Region. With a total tally of 296 votes, he lost to the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP)Continue Reading
On Saturday, April 4, Wisconsin Republican state lawmakers gaveled in a special legislative session. Seconds later, they gaveled the session to a close. With the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly spreading, Democratic Governor Tony Evers had called the special session to postpone the scheduled April 7 spring election and switch to all-mailContinue Reading
President Cyril Ramaphosa was unequivocal about his views on whether or not Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) should be included in his plans to restructure the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. “BEE is here to stay,” he said, before slating Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) leader Pieter Groenewald for using theContinue Reading
Mandla Mandela said the statue of slave owner Edward Colsten, a symbol of white supremacy, should not be compared to Madiba’s.The Black Lives Matter actions to remove symbols of racism, were sparked by George Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers. Targeting of Mandela’s statue comes after a statue of Colston was pulled down…Continue Reading
Bill Beaumont with the Webb Ellis trophy Rugby Australia announced on Tuesday that it had recruited heavy-hitters from business and politics, including former prime minister John Howard, to boost its bid for the 2027 World Cup.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Rugby Australia chairperson Hamish McLennan said he…Continue Reading
The IEC confirmed that a court order was obtained granting a further extension for by-elections to proceed by November 18 this year. Picture: Tebogo Letsie/City Press POLITICSThe ANC and the EFF have agreed on the proposed postponement by the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) of next year’s local government elections. The two parties even suggested…Continue Reading
