In the current global landscape of 2026, internet shutdowns have evolved into a standard tool for state-led subversion. Governments in Iran and Uganda have already enforced severe blackouts this year to stifle dissent, Iran to mask a crackdown on inflation-related protests and Uganda to control the narrative during a general election. As centralized infrastructure remains…
In episode 2 of Watts & Wheels, Duncan McLeod and William Kelly dig deeper into the forces reshaping South Africa’s automotive industry – from the growing dominance of Chinese brands to how legacy manufacturers are fighting back. The show also looks at some of the most interesting new vehicles heading for local roads, and features…
United Nations, Jan 23 2026 (IPS) – At least 21 United Nations personnel — 12 peacekeeping personnel and nine civilians — were killed in deliberate attacks in 2025, according to the United Nations Staff Union Standing Committee on the Security and Independence of the International Civil Service. By nationality, the personnel killed in 2025…
Ransomware and GenAI risks are on the rise. In December 2025, organisations globally faced sustained cyber pressure, as the average number of cyber attacks per organisation per week reached 2 027, a 1% increase from the previous month and a 9% increase from December 2024. In SA, companies faced 1 850 attacks per week, with financial…
NewsFeed Video shows Israel carrying out back-to-back strikes on the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Hatta after issuing an evacuation warning, saying it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The UN says Israeli forces have committed over 10,000 air and ground violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon since November 2024. Published On 12 Jan 202612 Jan 2026…
Shayan Sardarizadeh, Richard Irvine-Brown,BBC Verify, Ghoncheh Habibiazadand Sarah Namjoo,BBC Persian Watch: Protesters and security forces clash in Iran protests Iran has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the US, as BBC sources and activists report hundreds of protesters have now been killed in an escalating government crackdown. “Things here are very, very bad,” a…
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6:56 AM Pope calls for governments to “respect the will” of Venezuelans Pope Leo on Friday called for world governments to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people and said nations must “safeguard the human and civil rights” of Venezuelans, Reuters reported. In the pope’s annual audience with the Vatican diplomatic corps, which traditionally…
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, a rare use of the advanced weapon in what appeared to be its latest attempt to send a threatening message to Kyiv and the West. Though capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the Oreshnik missile can also carry conventional warheads, as in this attack. The…
Experts say Japan’s bear population — which includes at least 12,000 brown bears in Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands — has been growing even as the rural population is aging and shrinking, leaving the bears with more room to roam and fewer people to scare them off. A shortage of tree nuts and…
