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President Trump stated he does not require guidance from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Iranian site Pickaxe Mountain, linked to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington to discuss escalating security threats and honor late Ukraine defender Lindsey Graham.
Reason | Jul 28, 2026, 2:34 PM
world
After years of resistance, Brazil agrees with China to speed up Mercosur trade negotiations following new US tariffs targeting forced labour concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 7:24 PM
politics
Funeral services for Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham begin in Washington before continuing in his native South Carolina, with tributes from political leaders and a military honor.
NBC Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 7:22 PM
world
Chad becomes the fifth country in recent months to begin the process of leaving the ICC, citing concerns over the court’s focus on African nations and its limited effectiveness.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:05 PM
world
The UK government banned the voices of Irish Republican Army members and Sinn Fein leaders on radio and TV, leading to a unique censorship workaround.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 9:56 AM![The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19. “Each country can learn something from another,” President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview here at the end of a two-day visit to Vermont. “The National Guard … will know better Africa, because to know a country is to know the people. You should have contact with the people. “We have invited the National Guard to Senegal. At any time, they would be welcome.” The West African country is paired with Vermont in the almost 20-year-old, 62-nation National Guard State Partnership Program. The SPP initially focused primarily on former Soviet Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It has expanded into Africa with the establishment of U.S. Africa Command and Defense Department emphasis on building partnership capacity. Wade’s visit here en route to the United Nations in New York included cultural visits and meetings with Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas; Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard; and other elected and appointed state and local leaders, business executives and private citizens. It was Wade’s second visit to the United States and his first to his nation’s partner state. “I did not know where was Vermont,” Wade said, speaking in English, a second language after his native French, the official language stemming from 19th century French colonization. Senegal gained independence in 1960. “I am very, very happy to be here,” Wade said. “I regret only to have not been here before. … Now I think that beyond the [official partnership], we have an opportunity to establish relations between the Vermont private sector and Senegalese private sector.” The SPP has enriched Wade’s understanding of the United States, he said. “Generally, … we talk only to the federal people,” he said. “I had the opportunity to meet the governor. … I met also the mayor [of Burlington] and the [state legislative] representatives. “From this … I note that the officials of Vermont are very interested in knowing more about Senegal and to establish very good cooperation.” The warmth of Vermont Guardmembers and civilians, the green landscape and the prosperity of the 200,000-plus resident area were all striking to Wade, who quizzed civic leaders about the state’s economic model. “I was wondering how [this] number of people … could create this city which has the same level of development as the great cities of the states,” Wade said. Leaders explained the contribution of business, services and tourism to Vermont’s quality of life, Wade said. “I’m sure that coming back to my country I’ll take benefits from this short experience,” he said. Ambassadors have said that one of the benefits of the SPP – one program among combatant command and State Department tools – is that it establishes long-term relationships at the more personal state level, giving partner nations a better understanding of the United States. An individual state with one or two partnerships can develop closer relations than at the federal level, where government must juggle contacts with 193 sovereign states and additional states with de facto or emerging sovereignty. Vermont’s relationship with Senegal started as a purely military-to-military partnership that Wade characterized as very strong and based on mutual cooperation. Until the partnership’s establishment, the president was unaware of the American National Guard. “This was for me a surprise,” he said. “I did not know that the governor had the National Guard. … I was very impressed by the people. … I was impressed by the presence of women in this army, and the size of [the Guard’s] … military capacity. Senegal’s army will really benefit from cooperation with the [Vermont] National Guard.” Since it’s pairing with Vermont, the Senegalese military has introduced females into the noncommissioned officer ranks and also increased the profile of NCOs, for example by including NCOs in leadership meetings they previously were not invited to attend. The Vermont National Guard has contributed training and experience to Senegal’s army, Wade said. Among the president’s goals, with which he said the SPP can help, are: “First of all, the strengthening of the cooperation with our army,” he said. “We need many things. We need arms, we need trucks … we need training of our soldiers. We need also cooperation between the two armies for military exercises.” Wade also expressed interest in sending members of the Senegalese armed forces to U.S. military schools, and in pilot training. The president wants to improve the education of all Senegalese, he said. “Education is the most important thing we have to do,” he said. “It’s the basis of development. Senegal is the one country in the world that spends 40 percent of its budget on education. … This is to win long-term development.” That level of education spending might not be sustainable because of the need to invest in health and other sectors, he said. The president said he is interested in developing exchanges between Vermont professors and students and their Senegalese counterparts: academic researchers and medical assistance provider and educators. “I believe in research,” Wade said, especially related to agriculture, industry and production. Wade wants to establish stronger relations between Senegal’s emerging private sector and the United States, and increase Senegalese exports and U.S. business investment. The president talked with Vermont leaders about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a decade-old U.S. initiative that offers tangible incentives to African countries to continue opening their national economies to the world at large and building free markets. Although Senegal is included, “We have not exported to the United States because … the state of our economy do not allow us,” Wade said. “We have not the capacity. … I call Americans … to come to Senegal, to invest in Senegal, to benefit from the AGOA advantages given by their own government.” Wade invited Vermont business leaders to visit Senegal, which he called “the jewel of Africa.” Senegal is also the African country geographically closest to the United States, being merely a seven-hour flight to the capital city of Dakar. Unlike many African nations, Senegal has a convertible currency pegged to the Euro, Wade said. It is a member of the 15-nation, 300-million population Economic Community of West African States. A 94-percent Muslim nation, Senegal, is one of the most stable democracies in Africa, according to the CIA World Factbook. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>](/assets/images/2026-07-27T07-16-36-471Z-senegal-s-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-launches-new-political-party-deepening-wikimedia-480.webp)
world
The creation of the Republican Patriots party marks a clear split between President Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, ahead of the 2029 presidential election.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM
world
Australian court upholds ruling that One Nation leader racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi by telling her to return to Pakistan.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 7:06 AM
world
Ifugao’s historic rice terraces face escalating damage from climate-induced weather, with restoration efforts hindered by limited resources.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:45 AM
global-institutions
Two alumnae of Street Child United brought the voices of street-connected youth to the United Nations, highlighting football’s role in empowerment and mental health advocacy.
UN News | Jul 27, 2026, 3:12 AM
world
A white van drove into a crowd near the Christopher Street Day celebration in Berlin, injuring several people. Authorities identified the suspect as a radicalized individual with a history of attacks.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 2:53 AM
world
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the first international visitor to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham since he took office, highlighting strong bilateral ties.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 2:48 AM
us
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York despite the mayor’s call for his arrest over war crime charges related to the Gaza conflict.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 11:50 PM
world
Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in Niamey since the 2023 military coup, with no formal charges or trial initiated.
Africanews | Jul 26, 2026, 8:34 AM
world
The US military has conducted strikes against Iran for 13 consecutive nights as President Trump considers a larger offensive, while Iranian leaders warn of severe consequences.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 9:34 AM
world
Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, steps down halfway through his term, intensifying Hasina's isolation as she plans to return from exile.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 24, 2026, 7:32 AM
world
The United States has launched airstrikes for the 13th straight night, while Iranian officials caution that continued attacks may provoke retaliation against Gulf countries.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 AM
world
Tensions escalate as Yemen's Houthi rebels strike Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel and prompting warnings from global leaders about regional conflict and economic impacts.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 1:03 AM
world
US President Donald Trump states that Saudi Arabia's nuclear cooperation agreement with the US depends on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel.
BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 10:21 PM
general
Nancy Armour predicted American greed and hostility would overshadow the 2026 World Cup, but economic impact and fan experiences suggest a different outcome.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 10:16 PM
general
NFF President Lise Klaveness criticizes FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, alleging external political influence and calling for acknowledgment of an error.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 6:24 PM
world
The European Union has eased restrictions on Russian gas transport to prevent Chinese investors from seizing critical liquefied natural gas shipping vessels, while sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong entities for aiding Moscow’s war effort.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 5:06 PM
general
At a Cobb County event, former President Donald Trump urged fans to keep performing the controversial Tomahawk Chop chant during Atlanta Braves home games.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:52 PM
world
Following the 2026 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces criticism from football leaders over his management and plans to expand the tournament.
Africanews | Jul 23, 2026, 11:25 AM