Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon resumed peace talks in Washington.
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US, China to coordinate on AI threats
US and Chinese delegations are discussing AI guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to keep non-state bad actors from exploiting the most powerful AI models. Bessent told CNBC in a pre-recorded interview on Thursday that it was “of utmost importance” that the US maintain its lead over…
Africa: Macron Announces Paris Funding Conference to Support African Peace Efforts
A conference on financing the African Union’s peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia. Macron has been in Africa on a five-day visit this week, including for a two-day economic summit in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. On Wednesday,…
Africa: WHO Says Hantavirus Ship Operation Completed, Monitoring to Continue
A complex international operation to disembark and repatriate passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has concluded in Tenerife, with the World Health Organization (WHO) praising Spain’s leadership while warning that global coordination must continue in the weeks ahead. Almost 150 passengers and crew from 23 countries had been stranded aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship for…
Iran still waiting for US visas less than a month before World Cup | World Cup 2026 News
Iran’s football team given farewell ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday, but state media reports US visas yet to be issued. Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026 Iran’s football federation chief says no visas have yet been issued for the national team to play World Cup games in the United States, state media reported. “Tomorrow…
New Soweto tech hub a leap toward closing SA’s 4IR gap
The opening of the iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng, marks a decisive step toward closing South Africa’s digital divide, ensuring that learners in township schools are no longer left behind in the rapidly evolving world of technology. Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, joined iStore…
KPA under fire over ‘irregular’ recruitment as civil society alleges nepotism and tribalism
KPA under fire over ‘irregular’ recruitment as civil society alleges nepotism and tribalism Kenya Ports Authority managing director, Captain William Ruto, in the spotlight over alleged irregular recruitment. PHOTO/KPA. By SHIPPING CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Fresh controversy has engulfed the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) after a civil society organisation accused the State corporation of carrying out an…
Africa’s Travel Indaba Remains a Game Changer
South African National Parks (SANParks) chairperson Beryl Ferguson says Africa’s Travel Indaba is more than a marketplace – it remains a melting pot for initiatives that expand the horizons of the tourism industry. Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday, and is being held under the theme: “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s…
Versant (VSNT) earnings Q1 2026
Versant Media Group on Thursday unveiled results for its most recent quarter — its first as a stand-alone company after separating from Comcast’s NBCUniversal and beginning to trade on the Nasdaq earlier this year. The report revealed continued pressure in the traditional pay TV bundle but highlighted growth in digital platform and licensing businesses. Versant…
AI foils R100m in fraud for Discovery Bank clients
Discovery Bank has deployed its AI assistant across payments and servicing, to improve on-boarding and query resolution. Discovery Bank has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across security, payments and customer service, while introducing new services across its digital banking platform. According to the digital bank, the updates form part of its next phase of…