Headlines
  • After an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the weekend that set it on fire and left a crew member missing, the United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday.
  • Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, voiced his "deep concern" over the escalating attacks in Iran and warned "catastrophic consequences" on a global scale if parties resume "full-scale hostilities."
  • Iran has denounced the latest wave of American attacks on its territory, claiming that they have "rendered futile" all of the past few months' diplomatic efforts..
  • In order "to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships" in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces had carried out more strikes against Iran.
  • A bar fire in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, claimed at least 27 lives and injured over 60 more.

Tag: South Africa

June 16, 2021

South Africa’s Formula One Hopes Are...

The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit North Of Johannesburg Hosted The Last Formula One Event On The African Continent In 1993. The Circuit Has Recently Undergone Renovations In The Hopes Of Hosting Some Of Motor Racing’s Most Renowned Events Once More

June 10, 2021

A South African Program Aims to...

A South African Private Game Reserve Is Partnering On A Mission To Save Trafficking Pangolins, A Scaly Animal That Is One Of The World’s Most Smuggled Species

June 4, 2021

South Africa Records Over 5, 000...

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise, with 5 361 new infections reported on Thursday

May 20, 2021

South Africa Logs More Than 3500...

South Africa on Wednesday recorded 3 522 new COVID-19 cases, with a positivity rate of 8.7%, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said

May 18, 2021

The Second Vaccination Phase for Senior...

South Africa began a new phase of its vaccination programme this week, targeting people over the age of 60

May 15, 2021

South African Dogs are Being Trained...

In South Africa, a private security firm that uses dogs to sniff out illicit substances and explosives at airports is now training them to detect COVID-19

May 11, 2021

Conjoined Twins Separated Successfully in South...

A 31-year-old mother, of twins joined at the head, is over the moon after her babies were separated at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) in Cape Town

May 9, 2021

South Africa:The New Zulu King’s Claim...

In South Africa, a new Zulu king was declared amid confusion after members of the royal family challenged Prince Misuzulu Zulu’s claim to the throne following his father’s death, and his bodyguards whisked him away from the public announcement at a palace

April 28, 2021

COVID-19 Situation Worldwide

In the last 24 hours, a total of 21 776 COVID-19 tests were performed in South Africa, with 880 new cases confirmed, reflecting a 4% positivity rate.

April 16, 2021

Telecoms Company Sets Up App for...

A telecoms company in South Africa launched a free mobile phone application last year to support targets of gender-based violence (GBV), which soared during the coronavirus pandemic

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