US declares South African envoy persona non grata for ‘hating’ Trump

President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington, DC. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, accusing him of being hostile towards the country and President Donald Trump. “South… ​President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington, DC. — Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: The United States…

China urges end to ‘illegal’ sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talks

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 14, 2025. — AFP ​China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy…

Dubai offers scholarships for ideas to solve traffic issues

Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/File DUBAI: Dubai is calling on young innovators to solve one of its biggest challenges — traffic congestion. Dubai launched a unique programme offering scholarships and up to Dh50,000… ​Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/FileDUBAI: Dubai is calling…