A Commentary – by Lawal Sale “Those who play with fire will be consumed by it” – popular axiom This age-long axiom has apparently been able stand the test of time, probably because it is certainly a universal truth. Earlier this month (November), an unnecessary diplomatic spat between ChinaContinue Reading
FIFA Confirms Expansion of 2026 FIFA Series FIFA on Friday confirmed the expansion of the 2026 FIFA Series, which will also include a women’s edition for the first time. The FIFA Series is aligned with FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 to create more opportunities for national teamsContinue Reading
Ambassador Fu Cong, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, elaborating on China’s solemn position regarding the recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and requested that the letter be circulated as an official documentContinue Reading
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a draft of a proposed new peace plan from the US, his office confirmed in a statement on Thursday, calling it the “American side’s assessment” which could “help reinvigorate diplomacy”. The office also stated that Zelensky plans to discuss diplomatic opportunities with Donald TrumpContinue Reading
By – Hui Fan The collective rise of the Global South is the hallmark of a world in profound transformation. In 2025, UNESCO had its first Arab Director General, and Latin America is leading the race for the next U.N. Secretary General. Organizations such as BRICS and the ShanghaiContinue Reading
Moscow and Washington keep in touch, but there are no consultations on Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday. “There are certainly contacts. But a process that could be called consultations — no, it’s not underway,” Peskov told reporters, commenting on potential consultations on achieving peace in Ukraine.Continue Reading
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is willing to work with Zambia and Tanzania to advance the development of a prosperity belt along the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, and jointly foster a new hub of economic growth. Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks at the ground-breaking ceremony ofContinue Reading
Draft seen by AFP news agency says US proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war excludes Kiev’s NATO membership, and bases European fighter jets in Poland for protection. Ukraine would give up the eastern Donbass region to Russia under a 28-point peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, according toContinue Reading
The United States’ absence negates its role over the Group of 20 (G20)’s conclusions, Chrispin Phiri, the spokesperson of South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has said, reiterating that Pretoria would not be bullied. Phiri made the remarks on Wednesday in response to Washington’s decision not toContinue Reading
— The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened Thursday here to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, amplify the Global South’s collective voice and promote a shared global governance. Co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the African Union (AU) and South Africa’s Independent Media, among other partners,Continue Reading
