Foreign Policy

Egypt hosted African Union representatives on Saturday to discuss trade corridors and regional stability, as Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the AU’s core principles of state sovereignty and non-interference. As a founding member, Egypt prioritizes joint efforts to bolster peace, security, and development across the continent.

January 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A new survey finds that two-thirds of Republicans view China as a threat to the US, compared to 44 percent of Democrats and Independents. At the same time, opinions toward China are softening, with 53 percent of Americans favoring friendly cooperation, up from 40 percent in 2024.

Egypt has declared it will take all measures guaranteed under international law to protect its people's existential interests and rejects unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin. This statement came from the foreign and irrigation ministers following a meeting to coordinate regional and international water policy. They affirmed their commitment to defending Egypt's water security while maintaining close coordination between their ministries.

January 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Brazil's trade deficit with the United States jumped from US$ 283 million in 2024 to US$ 7.5 billion in 2025, multiplying by 26 following tariff measures imposed by President Donald Trump. This marks the 17th consecutive year the goods flow favors Americans, with Brazilian exports dropping 6.6% and imports rising 11%. Brazilian officials attribute part of the impact to tariffs, but also to internal economic factors and reduced demand for oil.

The Trump administration has released a new National Security Strategy that breaks with previous U.S. policy blueprints, according to The Nation. The document is described as abandoning an explicit goal of global hegemony while emphasizing culture-war politics in Europe, economic competition with China, and renewed U.S. military dominance in the Western Hemisphere—an agenda analysts say exposes contradictions at the heart of Trump’s foreign policy.

December 13, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Despite its international support for Palestine, South Africa is ending the 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians. The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for scrapping the policy.