Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs & Global Diplomacy
Analysis and reporting on the shifting tides of international relations.
Analysis and reporting on the shifting tides of international relations.
At Afri-Global News, our Foreign Affairs desk provides a dedicated window into the world’s most critical geopolitical developments. Beyond our primary geographic hubs, this section captures the essential stories of global diplomacy, international treaties, and the complex interactions between nations. From the halls of the United Nations to the evolving trade corridors of the Global South, we deliver verified news and expert insights on the policies and conflicts that shape our shared global future.
US-Israel-Iran War
Saudi Arabia Expels Five Iranian Diplomats as Tensions Escalate
Saudi Arabia has ordered five diplomats from Iran to leave the country within 24 hours, in a move that signals rising diplomatic strain amid ongoing regional tensions.
Who Was Expelled
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry confirmed that those affected...
US-Israel-Iran War
Iran Crisis Escalates: Day 2 Sees Heavy Strikes, Retaliation Across Middle East
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Tensions in the Middle East intensified on day two of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, with fresh strikes, rising casualties, and widening regional fallout.Iran has confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei,...
US-Israel-Iran War
Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in US–Israel Strike
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A major geopolitical crisis is unfolding after Donald Trump announced that Ali Khamenei has been killed in a joint United States–Israel military operation.Trump made the claim on his Truth Social platform, describing Khamenei as “one of the most evil...
Foreign Affairs
Saudi Arabia ‘allowing’ wealthy foreigners to buy alcohol
Saudi Arabia has begun allowing wealthy foreign residents to purchase alcohol, marking a significant shift after more than seven decades of strict prohibition.
The move expands access beyond diplomats and signals another step in the kingdom’s ongoing economic and social...
Foreign Affairs
San Diego Invests $16.5M in Bridge to Home Program to Accelerate Affordable Housing
San Diego will invest an additional $16.5 million into its Bridge to Home program, now open to developers for the seventh round of funding, city officials announced Thursday.
The investment adds to $123 million already allocated to fast-track the construction...
Foreign Affairs
Government Invests $200M in Māori Housing, 463 Affordable Homes Approved
One year after the Government’s $200 million investment to boost affordable rental housing for whānau Māori, significant progress is being achieved. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka reported 463 homes approved across 11 Māori-led housing projects, with 392 homes contracted...
Foreign Affairs
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Reportedly Killed in Armed Attack in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been killed, according to statements from his lawyer, political associates and local media outlets. He was 53.
Members of his political team alleged that armed, masked...
Foreign Affairs
WHO Study Finds Many Cancer Cases Can Be Avoided With Prevention
A significant share of cancer cases diagnosed worldwide may never have occurred if proven prevention measures had been widely adopted, according to new findings released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its cancer research agency.
The analysis, published ahead...
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Sanwo-Olu Orders Crackdown After Festac-Alakija Bridge Vandalism
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered security agencies to identify and arrest those behind the vandalism of the...