Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
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AI’s stealth is business leadership and IT concern
AI cannot succeed in isolation; it must be part of a broader, well-considered transformation journey, says Centrax Digital. (Image supplied) AI is unique in how quietly it enters an organisation – it isn’t introduced as a new solution or new piece of software; rather it features on existing tools and frequently influences outcomes without being…
Concern as SA regresses on R&D spend
South Africa’s R&D investment remains stagnant at 0.61% of GDP. (Image source: 123RF) Even with the National Development Plan targets firmly in sight, South Africa looks unlikely to reach its target of 1.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) expenditure on research and development (R&D) by 2030. This, as the latest datasets on the state of…
Employee vengeance a major concern as internal security incidents increase
Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast. Intentional betrayal by employees now rivals accidental mistakes as a leading security risk for organisations, signalling a significant shift in enterprise security threats, according to cyber security and risk management company Mimecast. The company released findings from its ninth annual State of Human Risk Report, based…
Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic crash puts concern over ski bindings’ design back in spotlight
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy — The images of Lindsey Vonn down on the snow, screaming in pain and then being airlifted off the course by helicopter after her crash at the Olympics were a stark reminder of the dangers of the downhill. So is this: Her skis didn’t come off. Vonn’s boots remained locked into her…
Africa: America’s Influence – Hope or Concern in 2026
In early 2025, I asserted–under divine influence and inspiration, not as a result of any objective analysis or human wisdom–that “America has a unique opportunity to reset its global image and work collaboratively with other superpowers like China and Russia to ensure a balanced and peaceful world order.” I believe President Donald Trump was indeed…
The pope reacts to events in Venezuela with ‘concern’
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing The pope reacts to events in Venezuela with ‘concern’ 00:51 UP NEXT Video shows Maduro in DEA custody in New York 00:23 Latest details in U.S. military operation 01:34 Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York 00:35 Cuban president…
In Denmark, concern about Russia’s threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Some Danes told CBS News on the streets of Copenhagen they are increasingly worried about their country’s security because of what they see as the growing threat from nearby Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally. Kenneth Howery, the new U.S ambassador to Denmark, is…
Africa: West Africa Bloc, African Union Observers Voice Concern Over Guinea-Bissau Coup
Observers with West Africa’s Ecowas and African Union have expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement issued by the organisations said. A group of army officers said on Wednesday they had seized “total control” of the coup-prone west African country, arresting its president, closing its…
Africa: Cholera Remains Africa’s Leading Public Health Concern
Addis Ababa — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that cholera remains the leading public health concern in Africa in terms of the number of cases and fatalities. Some 23 cholera-affected African countries have reported a total of 239,754 cases and over 5,274 associated deaths since the beginning of…