International Relations
US revokes visa of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka
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The United States under President Donald Trump has revoked the visa of Professor Wole Soyinka, the renowned Nigerian Nobel laureate and scholar. This decision bars him from entering the country. Soyinka has shared a possible reason for the visa ban.
King Carl XVI Gustaf to attend COP30 in Brazil
King Carl XVI Gustaf will attend the UN climate conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil, from November 5 to 7. The visit forms part of a longer private trip, during which the king plans to deliver a speech. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Victoria will act as temporary regent.
Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to strengthen SA-Switzerland relations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening trade and diplomatic relations with Switzerland during his historic state visit to Bern. The visit, the first by a democratic South African president, included bilateral talks and the signing of new cooperation agreements. Leaders highlighted shared values and opportunities for deeper collaboration.
Indonesia prepares to buy Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, China cautious with all buyers
October 30, 2025 20:21Egyptian PM welcomes Kuwaiti counterpart at Cairo airport
October 30, 2025 19:57Marcos: Trump and Xi Jinping meeting to color APEC summit
October 29, 2025 22:02Kuwaiti prime minister arrives in Cairo for economic talks
October 29, 2025 17:13South Africa signals economic revival amid US diplomatic thaw
October 29, 2025 06:59Japanese and Chinese foreign ministers hold first phone talks since new cabinet launch
October 29, 2025 00:22Japan and Vietnam agree to deepen strategic partnership
October 28, 2025 23:51Petro insists on not recognizing Maduro but rejects invasion of Venezuela
Takaichi tells Trump Japan will continue Russian LNG imports
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on October 28 for their first summit, informing him that Japan intends to continue importing Russian liquefied natural gas for the time being. The U.S. had urged Japan to end such imports to bolster sanctions on Russia, but Takaichi stressed the necessity due to risks of domestic power shortages. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and defense cooperation.
Egypt voices deep concern over developments in Sudan
Egypt has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in the brotherly Republic of Sudan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for all possible measures to achieve an immediate humanitarian truce across Sudan. It also reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to supporting Sudan in overcoming its current crisis.
Trump arrives in Busan for summit with Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Busan on Thursday, October 30, ahead of a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He had arrived in South Korea the previous day to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering and hold talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The meeting marks the first summit between Trump and Xi in six years.
Trump says U.S.–South Korea trade deal is ‘pretty much finalized’ in Gyeongju ahead of Xi meeting
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On October 29, 2025, President Donald Trump said in Gyeongju that the United States and South Korea had essentially finalized a trade agreement as APEC events got underway, and he voiced optimism about a planned meeting with China’s Xi Jinping amid fraught tariff talks.
UN general assembly approves resolution against blockade on cuba
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, with 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions. This vote marks the worst diplomatic support for Cuba in the history of these annual resolutions. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described it as a victory for his country.
Egypt assumes INTOSAI presidency as INCOSAI 25 starts in Sharm El-Sheikh
Egypt, represented by the Accountability State Authority (ASA), has officially taken over the presidency of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) for a three-year term. The handover ceremony occurred during the opening of the 25th International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI 25) in Sharm El-Sheikh under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The event was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, several ministers, and senior officials.