South African government calls Trump tweet on land reform as ‘narrow’
South Africa’s government in an official tweet on Thursday rejected United States President Donald Trump’s tweet on land reform as a “narrow perception” that divides the nation.
Italy’s Salvini says against nationalizing motorways, raps Atlantia
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Thursday he was against nationalizing the motorway network but that a mix of public and private management might be considered.
South Africa says Trump ‘misinformed’ over land reforms
U.S. President Donald Trump is misinformed about South Africa’s planned land reforms, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokeswoman said on Thursday, after Trump tweeted that land was being seized by government from white farmers.
Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stubbornly clung to power on Thursday as senior ministers deserted him, saying he would hold a second leadership vote on Friday only if he received a letter signed by the majority of the ruling party.
Australia foreign minister Bishop to run for PM: media
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop will stand for leadership of the ruling Liberal party, local media reported on Thursday, after several ministers tendered their resignations and left Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull clinging to power.
South Africa to seek clarification from U.S. embassy on Trump’s land reform tweet: SABC
South Africa’s presidency will seek clarification from the U.S. embassy about a tweet from President Donald Trump about land reform, state broadcaster reported on Thursday.
Australian consulate in Indonesian city boosts security after threat
Australia’s consulate in the Indonesian city of Surabaya boosted security measures on Thursday after a social media post urged militants to “kill” its officials there.
India decision to decline foreign aid for flood relief draws criticism
India will not accept relief assistance from foreign governments for the flood-ravaged state of Kerala, the government has said, following offers of aid from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Australian PM stubbornly clings to power, offers possible second leadership vote
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stubbornly clung to power on Thursday as senior ministers deserted him, saying he would hold a second leadership vote on Friday only if he received a letter signed by the majority of the ruling Liberal party.
China arrests three for fake reports about smog crackdown
Police in the northern Chinese city of Linfen have arrested three people for spreading “untrue information” about local efforts to cut smog, highlighting growing sensitivity about the social and economic disruptions brought about by the country’s four-…
