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Bozell responds to Lamola criticism on X: SA ‘wonders why relations are collapsing’

6th October 2026

Tensions between South Africa and the United States have deepened following a fresh public exchange between South African International Relations and Cooperation...

World

British PM reopens Brexit debate, but return to EU remains uncertain

5th October 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened the debate over Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU), putting eventual membership among the...

News

Israel’s Supreme Court overturns disqualification of Arab-majority parties in elections

2nd October 2026

Israel's Supreme Court on Friday cleared four Arab-majority parties to participate in the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, overturning a decision...

News

University of Cape Town returns to global top 150 in latest rankings

1st October 2026

Universities in sub-Saharan Africa expanded their presence in the latest global university rankings, with 69 institutions included, and South Africa’s University of...

World

Iran receives US response to its seven-day plan: govt spokesperson

30th September 2026

Iran’s government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday that the country has received the US proposal in response to its proposed seven-day plan...

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SAPS crack down on illegal mining after deadly tavern shooting

30th September 2026

South African police on Tuesday arrested more than 100 suspects allegedly linked to illegal mining syndicates believed to be connected to a...

News

Xi-Trump summit injects fresh confidence into global stability, development, say experts

26th September 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds small-group exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after a welcome ceremony at the...

Africa

Feature: Kenyan avocados ride Chinese-built rails to a tariff-free market

26th September 2026

Kenyan avocados are now efficiently transported to China's tariff-free market using Chinese-built infrastructure, specifically the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and the…

World

Hamas says ready to implement roadmap agreed with ‘Board of Peace’

24th September 2026

Hamas said Thursday it is ready to implement the roadmap agreed with the U.S.-led “Board of Peace” for the Gaza peace plan,...

World

World leaders call for stronger AI safeguards at UN General Assembly

24th September 2026

World leaders called for stronger international safeguards and oversight on artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday during the general debate of the 81st...