Information trickling out of Iran on Tuesday suggests that a crackdown by authorities to end more than two weeks of widespread anti-government protests has likely been far more deadly than activists outside the country have reported. With phone lines opening back up for calls from inside the Islamic Republic, two sources, including one inside Iran,…
Technology industry experts have warned that the global memory chip shortage, which is fuelling a sharp rise in the price of computers, is likely not a short-term spike. Mustek chief technology officer Dimitri Tserpes told TechCentral this week that the RAM shortage does not only affect computers, TVs and gaming consoles, but other electronic devices…
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Japan, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The Chairperson welcomed Minister Kunimitsu & underscored over three decades of strong AU-Japan cooperation, notably through the TICAD process, hailing TICAD 9 held in…
Somalia has torn up all agreements with the United Arab Emirates after UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi illegally entered the Gulf Arab country through the breakaway region of Somaliland, a top minister has said. The move also comes in the wake of Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland, which has been roundly condemned across Africa…
Film and Publication Board CEO advocate Norman Gidi. The Film and Publication Board’s (FPB’s) new CEO advocate Norman Gidi officially assumed office on 12 January. This, after his appointment was approved by communications minister Solly Malatsi in concurrence with Cabinet. According to the FPB, Gidi brings over 20 years of executive and senior leadership experience…
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332(ER). Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines‘ earnings could jump more than 20% this year from 2025 thanks to robust travel demand, particularly at the high end of the market, and potentially reach a record, CEO Ed Bastian said. Delta on Tuesday forecast adjusted earnings per…
Streaming service Viu has launched a new a vertical video section on its mobile app offering one to three minutes episodic micro-dramas. Named “Viu Shorts”, the content is presented in a similar format to the short-form content popularised by social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. “We are thrilled to add a new facet…
No, lemon, water and sugar will not fix burning sensation during urination; see doctor instead IN SHORT: A reel circulating on Facebook claims that a mixture of lemon, water and sugar will resolve a burning sensation when peeing, often the result of a urinary tract infection. However, the medical research to support this is limited,…
President Donald Trump is looking for unlikely allies as he rolls out a new agenda to try to address Americans’ concerns about affordability and position Republicans for the midterm elections: progressives. On Monday, he called Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., after she delivered a speech excoriating her own party for being too cozy with its wealthy…
Premium smartphone demand lifted Apple to market leadership in 2025. Global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-on-year (YOY) in 2025, driven by increasing premium phone demand and improving momentum in key emerging markets, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint’s market monitor. According to the report, the market sustained its growth momentum throughout 2025, primarily driven by…
