Why Trump's claims about the killing of South African farmers are inaccurate
Thursday, 22 May 2025 Donald Trump put his South Africancounterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the spot with a list of claims and video clips when the pair met in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
In this episode of http://TheOpposition.show, hosts Avi Yemini and Rukshan Fernando are joined by Steven Phyffer, founder of Oorsee – The Community App for South African Expats, to unpack the international fallout after Donald Trump’s dramatic confrontation with South African President Cyril...
On Ukraine’s 2025 Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky made a bold fashion statement that went beyond clothing—it was pure symbolism. Just six days after wearing a formal black suit at the White House under reported pressure from Donald Trump’s team, Zelensky returned home and ditched the Western formality for a striking black vyshyvanka, Ukraine’s traditional embroidered shirt. The black fabric carried deep meaning: mourning the thousands lost in war while showcasing resilience and national pride. For Ukrainians, the vyshyvanka is more than an outfit—it’s a symbol of cultural survival. Zelensky’s decision to abandon suits “too” for his own nation’s day underscored his defiance of external expectations and his loyalty to Ukrainian traditions. It was not just attire, but wartime messaging: Ukraine’s spirit cannot be tailored to foreign demands.
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Ukraine celebrates its 34th Independence Day, but President Zelensky faces the day alone as Trump and NATO leaders stay away. Amid a failed White House summit and ongoing Russian offensives, Ukraine’s fight continues without key international support. Zelensky urges unity and self-determination while diplomacy stalls and the battlefield grows more intense.
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Russia’s missile strike on the U.S.-owned Flex factory in Ukraine was seen as a potential turning point in the war. But instead of lifting the ban on deep Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, President Trump responded with a tweet blaming Biden—without directly condemning Putin. Even after Putin openly rejected Trump’s calls for talks, the U.S. president showed restraint, raising doubts about his approach to Moscow. With Ukraine seeking stronger support and Russia flexing military power, Trump’s silence underscores Putin’s upper hand in diplomacy.
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In a major international development, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all goods imported from South Africa, set to begin on August 1. In a letter, Trump claimed South Africa's trade policies are "far from reciprocal," prompting this drastic measure. The White House has indicated that these tariffs could be adjusted based on the future of US-Pretoria relations.
Responding swiftly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply pushed back, labelling the tariff a "contested interpretation" of the current trade reality. In a statement from his office, Ramaphosa highlighted that South Africa's average tariff on imports is a modest 7.6%, and a staggering 77% of all U.S. goods enter the country completely duty-free. He has tasked a special team to urgently engage with U.S. officials on the matter.
High-stakes negotiations are already underway. U.S. and South African officials have met in Angola to discuss tariff relief and market access. South Africa's trade ministry is pushing to delay the deadline and negotiate a new framework, with sources indicating they are seeking to cap the duty rate at 10% as a potential compromise. The international community is watching closely as a Press Secretary Leavitt has hinted at a possible delay, leaving the future of US-South Africa trade hanging in the balance.
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Dressed for diplomacy: Zelenskyy's new style wins praise in meeting with Trump
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was complimented by US President Donald Trump for his outfit in their Oval Office meeting on Monday.
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Just months after a tense Oval Office clash that ended in a shouting match, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky struck a surprisingly cooperative tone in their latest White House meeting. Zelensky, criticized earlier for his military-style attire, appeared in a suit jacket, signaling a diplomatic gesture while keeping his wartime identity. This softer approach set the stage for lighthearted exchanges with Trump and multilateral talks joined by European leaders. Discussions centered on a potential peace deal with Russia, with Trump pushing for trilateral negotiations.
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Speculation is mounting in Washington as President Trump hints at possible secret backchannel talks with Vladimir Putin — leaving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visibly cornered. With whispers of a potential U.S.-Russia-Ukraine trilateral framework emerging, questions swirl over whether Trump is reshaping the war’s diplomacy or sidelining Kyiv in the name of a bigger geopolitical gamble. All eyes are now on the Oval Office as the drama unfolds
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