Iran appears to cut internet connectivity in capital as deadly protests reach a possible tipping point
Iranian authorities appeared to be cutting off internet access Thursday in the capital and some other regions of the country as mass protests and chanting against the government continue. Two sources in Tehran told CBS News the internet was down in the capital. The NetBlocks monitoring organization said Thursday, at about 8 p.m. local time, that its…
OpenAI intros ChatGPT Health | ITWeb
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health. ChatGPT maker OpenAI is rolling out a health-focused feature to the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that’s used by nearly a billion users. Named ChatGPT Health, the new feature aims to provide users with health and wellness information. This, as health is one of the most common ways people use ChatGPT,…
Africa: AU Calls On All Parties to Respect Int’l Law in Venezuelan Crisis
The African Union (AU) has expressed grave concern over rapidly unfolding political and military developments in Venezuela, citing reports of the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and attacks on state institutions amid an escalating international crisis. In a statement released this week, the AU reaffirmed its commitment to core principles of international law, including respect…
Africa: On the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa – ‘Towards Redressing the Historical Injustices Through the Criminalisation of Colonialism’
Algiers November 30, December 1, 2025) We support the establishment of an African Platform for Environmental Justice, tasked with identifying affected areas, assessing the damage, supporting the States concerned, and formulating continental recommendations for rehabilitation and compensation. We urge the states historically responsible for the environmental damage that has caused climate change, particularly the former…
Civilians flee northern Aleppo as SDF, military escalate fighting | Syria’s War
NewsFeed Civilians were seen fleeing several northern Aleppo neighbourhoods en masse as the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian military escalate their fighting after a breakdown in integration talks. Estimates vary widely, but some have placed the number of evacuees at more than 100,000. Published On 8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026 Click here to…
Watts & Wheels: S1E1 – ‘William, Prince of Wheels’
TechCentral’s motoring show, Watts & Wheels, is officially back, with the first full episode of season 1 widening the lens beyond new cars to look at the forces reshaping South Africa’s automotive industry. The first episode of season 1 – you can catch our “season 0” episodes here – opens with a sharp focus on…
Africa: Aid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia’s Autonomy
Addis Abebe — The adage that “there are no free lunches in geopolitics—only postponed bills” captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the short term almost always carry deferred obligations. The recently signed five-year health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and the United States fits squarely within this…
Africa Squeezed Between Import Substitution and Dependency Syndrome
Moscow — Squeezed between import substitution and dependency syndrome, a condition characterized by a set of associated economic symptoms–that is rules and regulations–majority of African countries are shifting from United States and Europe to an incoherent alternative bilateral partnerships with Russia, China and the Global South. By forging new partnerships, for instance with Russia, these…
Seven U.S. troops injured while capturing Nicolás Maduro: Pentagon
Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are seen in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by heavily armed Federal agents as they make their way into an armored car en route to a Federal courthouse in Manhattan on Jan. 5, 2026 in New York City. Xny/star Max | Gc Images | Getty…
New Syspro and SugarCRM Offering Delivers a Connected Sales-to-Shop Floor Solution for Manufacturers and Distributors
Syspro, provider of the purpose-built ERP for manufacturing and distribution, and SugarCRM, provider of the award-winning intelligence-driven sales automation platform, today announced a new go-to-market partnership giving manufacturers and distributors precision selling capabilities. The combination of ERP and CRM provides a powerful way to help businesses navigate sales environments characterized by complex product catalogs and…