South Africa's government is formulating new regulations for former presidents and deputy presidents travelling abroad, following controversy surrounding Jacob Zuma's recent visit to India. The proposed policy aims to manage their international activities, particularly interactions with foreign businesses and governments.
Two US agents, reportedly from the CIA, died in a car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, after participating in a drug lab raid. The Mexican government states neither agent had formal accreditation for operational activities, nor was their presence formally communicated to federal authorities, raising questions about US covert operations within Mexican territory.
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the upcoming state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla could "absolutely" improve US-UK relations. Trump also criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's immigration policies and the UK's stance on the conflict in Iran, while threatening tariffs over the UK's digital services tax.
