China’s military carried out “live-fire” drills targeting crucial ports and energy sites directed at Taiwan. Washington condemned the drills as “intimidation tactics” and Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te labeled Beijing a “foreign hostile force.”
China practises hitting Taiwan key ports, energy sites during 'live-fire' drills
South African budget vote passes despite opposition from key coalition partner
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It took weeks of negotiation and tension in South Africa before the national budget was finally approved. It was passed with 194 votes in favour
REPLAY: Trump's full announcement on tariffs
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Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would “Make America wealthy again”. The speech lasted about 45 minutes.
