Wed 07 May 2025: On September 17th last year, the world was shaken by simultaneous explosions that took place in Lebanon. The explosions occurred in pagers used by Hezbollah members. In the blasts, 12 people, including two children, lost their lives, and approximately 2,800 people, including 300 seriously injured, were wounded. On September 18th, another similar […]
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Wed 07 May 2025: In a bid to make public transport more accessible and affordable, the Gautrain is offering a 50% discount on train fares to eligible customers and has significantly reduced parking fees to just R1 a day at a Gautrain station. Through the newly launched, KlevaMova, passengers will be able to get a […]
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Civilian casualties reported after Indian missile attacks on Pakistan. Wed 07 May 2025: India’s army has launched “Operation Sindoor” – hitting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan’s military says India attacked Pakistan with missiles in three places and that Islamabad will respond. The Indian army said, “Justice is served” in a post on […]
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DA federal council chair Helen Zille said her party was not in the GNU to please the ANC as it heads to court to challenge the Employment Equity Amendment Act. [Image: X/@DAGauteng] Tue 06 May 2025: JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) is challenging the controversial Employment Equity Amendment Act in the Pretoria High Court, a move […]
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Tue 06 May 2025: The annual cost of work-related depression in the European Union has topped €100 billion, according to a study published on Monday by the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI). The study assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks. The think-tank identified five psychosocial risks at […]
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Tue 06 May 2025: Since Israel broke the ceasefire, it has declared most of Gaza as no-go zones, forcing expulsions amid attacks and blocking of all humanitarian aid. Israel has restricted Palestinians’ access to 70 percent of Gaza, either by declaring large areas as no-go zones or issuing forced displacement orders, according to the United […]
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Tue 06 May 2025: A former Israeli captive has admitted that she felt more safe and protected in Gaza than in Israel, the Hebrew Maariv newspaper reported yesterday. Mia Schem, 23, was released as part of a prisoner swap deal in November 2023. Earlier this month, Schem identified herself as the plaintiff in a previously reported […]
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Tue 06 May 2025: The premier of Alberta said Monday that a referendum could be held next year on the province separating from Canada if residents can gather the required number of signatures in a citizen-led petition. “To be clear from the outset, our government will not be putting a vote on separation from Canada […]
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Tue 06 May 2025: Nearly 100 military officials from 40 African nations began a 10-day visit to China on Monday, according to an official statement. Officers from nations including Egypt, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya, will be touring China through May 15 at the invitation of the country’s Defense Ministry. During their stay, the delegation will […]
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Tue 06 May 2025: A New Zealand ruling party lawmaker has introduced a bill in parliament to ban social media use for individuals under the age of 16 — a move that has received the backing of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, according to local media on Tuesday. The bill, put forward by National Party MP […]
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