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Voices: I never thought I’d want to join the Cyril Ramaphosa fan club – until I saw him take on Trump

COMMENT: There were two heads of state in the Oval Office, writes Simon Walters – but only one statesman

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

The Ambush Office: Trump's Oval Becomes Test Of Nerve For World Leaders

For world leaders an invitation to the Oval Office used to be a coveted prize.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with baseless claims of systematic killing of white farmers

Trump accused South Africa’s government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa of not addressing what his administration believe is a genocide on white minorities in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

Trump surprises South African leader in Oval Office with ‘genocide’ evidence including video and photos

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is ‘completely against’ policies espoused by the leader of a minority party who calls for killing of farmers

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Trump ambushes South Africa's Ramaphosa over 'genocide' accusation

President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States.

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025

Lions, horses and things of value: Other gifts given to US presidents as Trump faces heat over $400m jet

Poised to accept a $400 million Qatari jet, Donald Trump isn’t the only U.S. president who has been sent gifts from foreign leaders, writes James Liddell

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Trump Revives 'Mental Decline' Concerns After Attempting to Leave Oval Office Before Signing Executive Order: 'Is He OK?'

President Donald Trump reignited concerns about a possible "mental decline" after attempting to leave the Oval Office without signing an executive order.

Latin Times · May 12, 2025

Trump adds a new piece of art to the Oval Office - a statue of himself moments after the assassination attempt in Butler

There are plans to create a 9-foot-tall version of the statue in bronze

The Independent UK · May 11, 2025

Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react

The US president called it a “very big deal”. The UK prime minister said it was “fantastic, historic” day. For sure, Keir Starmer and his team will have been delighted that the UK was first in line to negotiate adjustments to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced on “liberation day” just…

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded

The road to the U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement was paved with challenges

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025