Financial storm looms over UN — member contributions plummet

The Star Reporter|Updated

The United Nations is on the verge of collapse, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging member states to fulfill their financial obligations or fundamentally reform the organisation's funding mechanisms.

Take a deep breath, US warns Europe on Greenland row

AFP|Published

Trump was on his way to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort, which has been overshadowed by a showdown with Europeans over his ...

Trump divorcing the world: US withdraws from 66 global organisations, including UN bodies

AFP|Published

President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from a foundational climate treaty marks a significant shift in global policy. This move raises questions about ...

Mayor Mamdani pledges to reshape New York through Mandela's legacy and SA Freedom Charter

Sinenhlanhla Masilela and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Discover how New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, draws inspiration from Nelson Mandela and South Africa's Freedom Charter to champion inclusivity and social justice ...

Who controls the world's oil? The top 10 nations with the largest reserves

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

From Venezuela's vast untapped wealth to the strategic interests of the US, this article delves into the complexities of global energy dynamics.

'We will run the country': Trump declares US control over Venezuela after military operation

Brandon Nel , Xolile Mtembu and Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Following a dramatic military strike in Venezuela, Donald Trump declares that the US will oversee a 'safe and proper' transition for the nation, igniting global ...

UN Secretary-General alarmed as US captures Maduro, warns of dangerous precedent

Xolile Mtembu|Published

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the United States’ military operation in Venezuela, which reportedly captured President Nicolás Maduro along with ...

LIVE | Venezuela under attack: 'We are going to run the country', says Trump

Staff Reporter|Updated

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of emergency, urging national mobilisation in response to an alleged US attack on Caracas, raising tensions ...

What we know about the US air strikes in Nigeria

AFP|Updated

After the United States launched strikes targeting ISIS bases in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, questions remain concerning the strategy and details of the ...

TikTok dodges US ban with last minute power deal

AFP|Published

The move caps a lengthy tussle over the hugely successful video-sharing app in the world's largest economy, where TikTok says it has more than 170 million users. ...

Zimbabwe blocks foreigners from taxi, bakery and salon businesses, reserves sectors for locals

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Zimbabwe has gazetted new indigenisation regulations barring foreign participation in everyday businesses such as taxis, hair salons and bakeries, while forcing ...

Aggressive super flu virus grips Northern Hemisphere

Graphic News|Updated

Seasonal influenza, which is more prevalent in winter when people tend to congregate in warm, indoor spaces, has arrived early in the Northern Hemisphere – marking ...

The world's richest man is now richer than before

Yasmine Jacobs|Updated

Elon Musk has shattered financial records, becoming the first individual to exceed a net worth of $600 billion, largely due to the soaring value of SpaceX.

Newly unveiled: The hidden photos linking Trump to Epstein’s secretive world

Pule Makgale|Updated

In one hideous image, Trump's face is printed on a bowl of novelty condoms with the caption, " Trump condom, $4.50 — I'm HUUUUGE!" Being used as a sex-themed party ...

PICS: Shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach kills 11

Updated

Two suspected shooters opened fire at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding multiple others in an attack that spread panic, with ...

Trump wants tourists to hand over five years of social media history before entering US

AFP|Updated

The proposal laid out in a notice published Tuesday in the Federal Register would apply to visitors from 42 countries, including Britain, France, Australia and Japan, ...

Modi rolls out the red carpet for Putin

AFP|Updated

Modi welcomed Putin at the airport on Thursday with a warm hug on a red carpet, before the two rode together in the same car to a private dinner -- mirroring a lift ...

‘Returning G20 to its core mission’: US flexes as it takes over presidency from South Africa

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

The United States has officially taken the helm of the G20 for 2026, promising to refocus the group on driving economic growth and prosperity while navigating diplomatic ...

Twice-yearly injection could change HIV prevention landscape in Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

The roll-out of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, in South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia marks a significant milestone in the fight against HIV ...

Cyril Ramaphosa assumes SADC chairmanship as bloc congratulates Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu

Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa steps into the interim chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) amid Madagascar's political turmoil, ...