The Mother City has scored a double victory at the World Travel Awards, winning two major African tourism titles…See More
Month: August 2026
Uzbekistan Meets the World on its Own Terms
By: Toh Han Shih Foreign investment from countries including China is driving the rapid growth of Uzbekistan’s economy, but the Central Asian country does not […]
NYC’s public grocery initiative raises new questions for CPG brands
The city’s proposed public grocery stores could create a taxpayer-backed retail channel for CPG brands, while raising questions about category eligibility, pricing and competition…See More
CIA chief’s secret Moscow trip exposed as insiders leak details: report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe raised eyebrows this week after secretly jetting off to Moscow, Russia, and while the Kremlin denied that any meetings between Russian […]
Unsettling question raised over Trump admin’s role in devastating Nepal floods
The devastating flash floods in Nepal this week that killed at least 670 people and left around 3,000 missing — including 90 Americans — might […]
Retrenchments climb to five-year high as Singapore’s job market keeps growing
Retrenchments in Singapore rose to their highest level in more than five years in Q2 2026, even as the labour market continued to expand, according […]
Malaysia bets on global recognition to futureproof its TVET system
Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has unveiled a five-year roadmap to align its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system with international standards, as the […]
Zelenskyy Blasts ‘Negligence’ As Ukraine Mourns Dozens Killed In Russian Strike
Ukrainian rescue crews early on August 30 continued to search for victims of the deadly Russian attack outside of Kyiv, while local residents — as […]
Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the […]
Seneca Nation fights Trump’s “Lake America” rename
The Seneca Nation is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” arguing that the move disregards centuries […]
MK Party names Bongani Baloyi as Joburg mayoral candidate
Former DA and ActionSA member Bongani Baloyi was named as one of MK Party’s mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections…See More
Cost of chicken to rise soon, even if bird flu doesn’t spread
Increasing production costs will lead to higher chicken prices in supermarkets, even if bird flu doesn’t spread to the chicken meat industry…See More
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Russia plans new ground attack on Kyiv, Ukraine warns
Ukraine has intelligence that Russia is planning new ground offensives against Kyiv and Chernihiv — while Moscow ramps up drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Pavlo […]
Russia kills dozens as drone hits ammo warehouse near homes in Ukraine
A Russian drone strike killed at least 37 people near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday morning. The drone hit a […]
Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital…See More
Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv
Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens…See More
Alopecia advocate Holly Faller shares her 30-year journey to acceptance after wearing a wig since she was five
Holly Faller, now 35, was diagnosed at the age of one and was fitted with her first wig when she was five…See More
Norway’s King Harald dies as son Haakon VIII takes throne amid royal family scandals
His wife’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son have thrust the monarchy into an unprecedented crisis…See More
Under capitalism, wildfire smoke is becoming regular summer weather
In a world where workers are in power, human health and the planet itself will not be costs to be externalized in the pursuit of […]