Washington expels South African Ambassador
The United States of America on Friday gave marching orders to the South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool declaring him ‘persona non grata’ - the latin phrase for “unwelcome person”.
Global leaders extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on January 20, as he was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States for a second term.
In messages shared via social media, several prominent figures praised U.S.-led global partnerships and expressed optimism for the future under Trump's leadership.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the "great alliance" between the U.S. and Israel, citing achievements such as the Abraham Accords and the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the "special relationship" between the U.K. and the U.S., emphasizing continued collaboration for years to come.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy celebrated Trump’s inauguration, calling it an opportunity to strengthen peace efforts, and reiterated Ukraine's readiness to work with the U.S. for "true peace."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the importance of U.S.-EU cooperation on global challenges and shared prosperity.
Other leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, also offered congratulations, focusing on opportunities for growth, security, and global collaboration.
As Trump begins his second term, he is poised to reshape U.S. foreign policy, with a focus on reforming government institutions and reevaluating international alliances.
XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, becoming the first company globally to do so. CEO He Xiaopeng also highlighted advancements in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as part of the company’s future tech initiatives.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
In Tuesday’s closely watched parliamentary election, Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party took a commanding lead after over 90% of the ballots were counted.
BioNTech forecasts a revenue decline for 2025, expecting between 1.7 billion and 2.2 billion euros, down from 2.75 billion euros last year. This drop is due to Pfizer write-downs and stable vaccination rates. BioNTech also plans significant job cuts and new hires.
The United States of America on Friday gave marching orders to the South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool declaring him ‘persona non grata’ - the latin phrase for “unwelcome person”.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting with around 25 world leaders today as part of the Coalition of the Willing, reinforcing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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