F/A-18 Super Hornets on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 18, 2026. U.S. Navy | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump extended his military threats against Iran to Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, saying it’s “going to be blown to smithereens!” On Monday, Iran’s…
Crude oil prices rose Monday after Iran and the U.S. ruled out an extension of the memorandum of understanding that they signed in June to end the conflict. A senior Iranian official told Reuters, meawhile, that Tehran would shift to offense rather than relying on defense if diplomacy with the U.S. fails. U.S. crude oil…
Yemen’s state-run Saba news agency reported on Friday that Houthi rebels had launched fresh missile and drone attacks on the eastern Yemeni city of Marib, a day after a series of strikes on government military positions left dozens dead and wounded. Yemeni armed forces shot down several Houthi drones over Marib, according to the report….
Large commercial vessels and a small boat navigate the waters off the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran on June 21, 2026. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reported to have been struck by a projectile on Saturday, the latest escalation of tensions between the U.S….
Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen (top) shows South Korea’s benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday, as investors continue to keep a cautious eye…
Port Sudan/Nairobi/Geneva, 13 April 2026 — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that shifting patterns of displacement and return in Sudan create rapidly evolving humanitarian needs across the country. Three years into the conflict, millions of people are now both fleeing violence and many are returning to devastated communities….
Scaling AI responsibly remains an ongoing challenge for banks. (Image created via ChatGPT) South Africa’s top banks are intensifying their digital arms race, with client acquisition and transaction volumes continuing to increase, driven by mobile-first platforms. This is according to PwC’s Major Banks Analysis, which provides an overview of how local banks are leveraging technology…
South Africa said on Friday that trade minister Parks Tau has signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports. Africa’s biggest economy is seeking to boost exports amid a tariff row with the US,…
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…
AI-powered cyber attacks and ransomware top the cyber security challenges for 2026, warn cyber security firms. In November 2025, global organisations faced an average of 2 003 cyber attacks per week, driven by ransomware expansion and GenAI-linked risks, representing a 3% increase from October and a 4% rise year-on-year. This is according to cyber security…
