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May 4, 2026 Most people won’t notice when a cargo vessel is struck at sea. But global trade doesn’t have that luxury. When incidents begin to surface in one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, they don’t stay contained for long – they evolve. Reports from multiple international outlets, including Reuters, BBC News, Al Jazeera […]

April 30, 2026 During a summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called for accelerated progress on shared defense capabilities, including the development of an early warning system for ballistic missile threats. The meeting, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, underscored the Gulf monarchies’ closer alignment in response to regional instability, while

April 30, 2026 The world is racing toward clean energy.But the system holding it together relies on something far more dangerous than most people realise. Uranium. It rarely features in everyday conversations about sustainability. There are no sleek campaigns built around it, no rooftop panels or spinning turbines to make it feel accessible. And yet,

April 29, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 1 weather warning for the eThekwini region, effective from today (April 27) until Wednesday. The municipality has been placed on high alert. According to municipal spokesperson Gugu Sisilana, a combination of a cold front and a strong ridging high-pressure system is expected

April 29, 2026 Iran isn’t just running out of water – it’s entering a phase where the explanation itself is starting to feel insufficient.For decades, the country has been locked in a slow, grinding drought. Rainfall has declined. Reservoirs have thinned. Entire regions are struggling to sustain agriculture, while pressure on major cities continues to

April 28, 2026 Medical imaging has become a routine part of modern healthcare. From headaches to minor injuries, scans are often used to quickly rule out serious conditions. What was once reserved for more critical cases is now increasingly part of everyday clinical decision-making.As access to imaging continues to grow, a quieter question is beginning

April 27, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimane as the acting National Police Commissioner, while placing the incumbent, General Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue that suspending Masemola while he remains on the taxpayers’ payroll is unjustified.   Masemola appeared on charges

April 24, 2026 The South African Police Service (SAPS) continuous nationwide crime-fighting campaign resulted in the arrest of 15,884 suspects for various crimes between 13 and 19 April 2026. The operations included intelligence-driven raids conducted by detectives, which led to the tracing and arrest of 1,822 wanted suspects linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, carjacking,

April 24, 2026 A soldier didn’t just take part in an operation. He bet on it – and walked away with over $400,000. Not because he was lucky. Because he knew. A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been charged with using classified information to profit from a military operation tied

April 22, 2026 Parkinson’s ZA, a non-profit charity, hosted an awareness walk in Durban to support patients, reduce stigma, and grow a nationwide support community. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month in South Africa, dedicated to educating the public, reducing stigma, and supporting those affected by this progressive neurological illness. To mark the occasion, Parkinson’s ZA