Fri 13 September 2024: During his visit to the US, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola on Friday called for global solidarity with Palestine. “We continue to call on the collective conscience of the global community to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine… to call Israel to stop the genocide that is currently […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced the revocation of accreditation for six British diplomats stationed in Moscow, accusing them of activities associated with espionage and sabotage. The FSB cited evidence of these diplomats participating in actions that threaten Russia’s national security. Britain’s embassy in Moscow has not yet commented on […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: The Biden administration approved the sale of $164.6 million worth of heavy-duty tank trailers and related equipment to Israel on Thursday amid its war on the devastated Gaza Strip and escalation in the West Bank. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said it notified Congress of the potential sale and deliveries are […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law, which aims to strengthen governance within South Africa’s education sector. Delivering remarks during the signing ceremony held at the Union Buildings on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the signing of the Bill marked an important step towards […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. Gordhan passed away in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after a battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 75 years old. President Ramaphosa has offered […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: According to a report by The Guardian, the UK has quietly agreed to allow Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles for long-range attacks deep into Russian territory. This decision marks a significant shift in UK policy, although no formal public announcement is expected. Citing unnamed officials, the report suggests that […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: The US will announce Thursday support for two African countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) without veto power as part of proposed reforms. US envoy to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield is set to unveil Washington’s vision for UNSC reform, according to a senior American official. Saying the […]
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Fri 13 September 2024: Gaza’s economy has shrunk to less than a sixth of its size when Israel began its bombing campaign in the Strip nearly a year ago, while unemployment in the occupied West Bank has nearly tripled, a UN report said today, according to Reuters. The report by the United Nations Conference on Trade […]
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Thu 12 September 2024: Thousands of users across the globe faced disruptions accessing Microsoft 365 services on Thursday due to a significant issue with the platform’s network infrastructure. Microsoft confirmed the problem through its Microsoft 365 Status account on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We’re investigating an issue where users may be unable to access multiple […]
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Thu 12 September 2024: Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized Saudi Arabia’s vital role in China’s diplomatic strategy, particularly in the Middle East, during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday, as reported by state media. “China puts the development of relations with Saudi Arabia as a priority in its overall diplomacy, […]
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