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Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam was inaugurated in Ethiopia today. Rupert Murdoch’s family succession drama ends (widely considered inspiration for the hit TV show Succession) as his son Lachlan cements control of Fox and News Corp. Three other Murdoch siblings will receive R19-billion ($1.1-billion) each from stock sales, and a new family trust worth R58-billion ($3.3-billion) …
Pope Declares First Millennial Saint: Pope Leo XIV has named Carlo Acutis as First Millennial Saint. The 15-year-old, known for his devotion to the Eucharist, died of leukemia in 2006. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sept. 7 that he is stepping down, following two election losses. Ishiba …
At least 1,500 people across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are preparing to break terror law tomorrow: Their planned action? Sitting on the floor holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” The group was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in July. The campaign Defend Our Juries is planning a major …
Florida Announces Major Decision on Vaccine Mandates. US Tariffs Top $31 Billion in August: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sept. 2 in a post on X that tariff revenues exceeded $31 billion in August, setting a new record high. The Treasury’s latest Daily… Real-Time Drug Pricing Available to Medicare Providers in October: Medicare patients …
UK markets wobble as 30-year gilt yields hit 1998 highs and sterling tumbles 1.5%, underscoring investor doubts about Labour’s fiscal discipline. Rising global debt jitters fuel the selloff, with traders demanding steeper risk premiums on both bonds and currency. Putin’s China visit yielded big energy deals, but Russia’s push to tap China’s vast wheat market …
ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) has decided it must pull the plug on its long steel business. The EU’s climate tax ambitions hit turbulence: a draft plan shows member states want a decade-long delay on aviation and shipping fuel levies, stalling long-promised energy tax reforms and leaving carbon-heavy sectors shielded from EU-wide minimum charges. India is preparing …
Legal changes for renters and landlords in South Africa: Recent updates to the Rental Housing Act have introduced important changes affecting both property owners and tenants. South Africa stopping parcel deliveries to the United States indefinitely: South Africa’s state-owned postal company halted some services to the US indefinitely after President Donald Trump revoked duty-free access …
Multiple CDC Officials Resign. Pet Food Recalled Across US Over Listeria: A pet food company this week recalled two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination from two types of bacteria, according to Food and Drug Administration, Minneapolis Police Chief Holds News Conference. Air Force to Honor Request of Ashli Babbitt’s Family: The …
Abrego Garcia Files Emergency Petition. Suspect Contained After Shooting at Minneapolis School: A shooting has happened at a school in Minneapolis, officials said on Aug. 27. Federal agents responded to an active shooter at Annunciation Church, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,… Sean Duffy Announces Federal Takeover of Union Station in DC: WASHINGTON—Federal officials will …
The UN has demanded that Israel’s investigations into unlawful killings in Gaza yield results and ensure accountability. Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil This summer is set to be the …
ICE Arrests Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Moves to Deport Him. Trump Signs Order Targeting American Flag Burning: WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 25 that directs the attorney general to prosecute those caught burning the American flag or desecrating it in other ways. FBI Announces Record Arrests in DC Crackdown: The FBI announced …
South African tea taking the world by storm: South Africa’s most popular tea, Rooibos, is gaining ground overseas, with exports increasing 64% from 2015 to 2024. Big VAT changes for airtime purchases in South Africa on the cards: The National Treasury and SARS are proposing to clarify that airtime supplied by foreign providers is out …
Can Target’s new CEO hit the bullseye? The retailer’s board believes a company veteran can promote much needed change. Now, Michael Fiddelke has to prove himself to others. Walmart revenue grows as it works to absorb tariff hikes: The retailer raised its full-year net sales guidance and noted that it is seeing costs increase as …
Search for New Fed Chair Starts After Labor Day: Potential candidate interviews for the post of the new Federal Reserve chairman will be happening soon, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an Aug. 19 interview with CNBC. Nebraska Announces Plans for ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Detention Center: Nebraska is partnering with the Trump administration to open “Cornhusker …
Donald Trump ruled out the deployment of American troops in Ukraine in his first interview after yesterday’s White House meeting with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Keir Starmer’s asylum plans have been plunged into turmoil after a high court ruling blocked people seeking refuge from being housed in an Essex hotel. Israel …
Trump Says No Need for Cease-Fire Before Peace Deal in Meeting With Zelenskyy: Trump said he will speak to Putin after his meetings with Zelenskyy and European leaders. He added that he had just communicated indirectly with the Russian president. Russia Claims to Have Dealt Fresh Blow to Ukrainian Sapsan Missile Sites: Russian forces have …
The US has suggested it could offer Nato-esque protections to Ukraine, something which Russia may approve of. Ukrainian and EU leaders will meet in the US today to discuss how to make Nato American again (and solve the Ukraine War.) Hours ahead of said bilateral meeting, Russia has followed up its red carpet treatment in …
Donald Trump is confident Vladimir Putin is ready for a peace deal at Friday’s summit. This statement comes despite Trump having not yet met the Russian leader. Nonetheless, the US has some hope of a second meeting, and with it, something like a ceasefire. If you’re flying Air Canada anytime soon, you may want to …
Asian equities nudged higher and lingered near its loftiest level since September 2021. The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new record highs for the second straight session The dollar fell to a two-week low. Oil prices dropped ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, has climbed 41% …
Former accused turned state witness Laurentia Lombaard is back in court to find out whether she will be exempt from prosecution in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case. News24 reports that her lawyer argued that she played a crucial role in securing the convictions. Truck drivers in Gqeberha are picketing, backed by the Tirisano Transport and …
Citigroup and UBS Global Research raised their year-end S&P 500 targets, citing easing policy risks and strong corporate earnings, joining other Wall Street firms in forecasting continued market resilience despite recent economic uncertainties. Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund ended contracts with asset managers for its Israeli investments and partially divested from the country, citing …
Trump-Putin Summit: President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska on Friday. The invitation marks the first time since 2007 that Putin has been invited to the US outside of UN-related functions. It will also be the first meeting between Trump and Putin since 2018. The meeting’s location is …
Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, a move expanding military operations despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating, almost two-year-old war. Over two days in April at a Singapore hotel, some 40 participants and observers in a war game simulated their responses to a Chinese military …
President Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, a White House official said, as the US continued preparations to impose secondary sanctions, including potentially on China, to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. US federal employees are facing a barrage of intimidation and harassment after a group linked to …