US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will continue restricting the Associated Press‘ access to events and news conferences until the outlet adopts his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. Acknowledging the move as retaliation for AP’s editorial stance, Trump insisted the body of water be called the “Gulf of America” and accused the news agency of defying his authority.
Eritrean troops sighted in northern Ethiopia amid escalating tensions
Witnesses have reported seeing Eritrean troops inside Adigrat, northern Ethiopia, amidst rising tensions following the severance of diplomatic ties. Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Meskel characterised
Libya’s parliament elects new speaker Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, replacing Saleh after 12 years
Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives has replaced Aguila Saleh as speaker, electing Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi after 12 years amid rising discontent. The vote follows approved