The United States Customs and Border Protection will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act from tomorrow, following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. On Friday, the court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, originally introduced in February
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are expected to resume this coming Thursday. According to Iranian state media house IRNA, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that his negotiating team will construct a draft proposal to present to American negotiators on Thursday. For Araghchi,
United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) was launched yesterday in Washington, D.C. The inaugural meeting of the international body was attended by representatives from several governments, multinational corporations, and international organisations. The Board of Peace was announced in mid-January by the Trump administration following endorsement by the
More than 80 countries at the United Nations condemned Israel’s reported plans to designate large parts of the occupied West Bank as state property, warning that the move could further entrench tensions in the region. The joint condemnation, which included South Africa, came amid concerns that the decision could alter
The 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa placed the spotlight on conflict resolution, institutional reform, and Africa’s position in a shifting global landscape, while drawing international attention to the continent’s evolving partnerships. Leaders gathered to deliberate on political instability, economic cooperation, and governance challenges. The presence of Giorgia Meloni,
Yesterday, the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate concluded with Parliament descending into a ruckus during the speech of Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola. In his address, Lamola stated that the African National Congress’s Government of National Unity (GNU) partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), needed to
Amid escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza is preparing for the holy month, as Palestinian families observe Ramadan in their tents. Images circulating online show simple ornaments hanging from the camp’s worn ceilings, complemented by vibrant artwork on the fabric walls — decorations
More than 70 United Nations member states have jointly condemned Israel’s reported plans to expand its presence in the West Bank. The countries, ranging from the Republic of South Africa to the State of Kuwait, have described the actions of the Israeli government as unlawful. According to the Jerusalem Post,
The second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran is took place in Geneva, Switzerland. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed matters with the US envoy for the Middle East. Speaking to VOC News, international relations analyst and Mail and Guardian columnist Donovan Williams, said Iran has to
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
