Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one
The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
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Truecaller hits 500m user milestone amid SA spam surge
Truecaller hits 500 million users while blocking billions of AI-driven spam calls. (Source: Google Gemini) Global communications platform Truecaller has surpassed 500 million monthly active users, marking a significant growth phase as digital fraud and AI-generated scams escalate worldwide. The Stockholm-headquartered firm added more than 50 million users in 2025 alone, with 150 million of…
Government steps in as fuel shock hits
The government said on Tuesday that it would temporarily reduce its general fuel levy by R3/l for one month to offset the impact of the Iran war on domestic fuel prices. However, the move was still not enough to prevent petrol and diesel prices surging on Wednesday, with diesel set to cost up to R7.51/l…
Iran war pushes U.S. gas price over $4 a gallon as Iranian drone hits loaded tanker off Dubai
13m ago Water desalination plant on Iran’s Qeshm island in Strait of Hormuz reportedly offline after strike Iranian media said Tuesday that an Israeli or U.S. airstrike had taken a water desalination plant on the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm offline. According to the Iranian government affiliated Borna News, the head of the Ministry…
National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba’s hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.
Africa: Middle East War – Anxiety Mounts As Oil Price Hits $100 Per Barrel
There is anxiety that Nigerians may continue to pay more for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol alongside Automotive Gas Oil, called diesel as the price of crude oil rose to above $100 per barrel, yesterday. Many Nigerians had looked forward to lower fuel energy cost, following a drop on Wednesday to $92,…
Trump vows to end war soon as Iran hits ships, threatens banks, and toll on U.S. forces emerges
A senior Qatari official, who has worked for years in the Gulf state’s ministry of foreign affairs, told CBS News on Wednesday that the Middle East has, “for all intents and purposes,” been engulfed in a regional war that governments in the region warned about for years. Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, an adviser to the Qatari…
Vodacom zero-rates SABC+ news and education as it hits 2 million users
In a major boost for digital accessibility in South Africa, Vodacom has zero-rated news and educational content on the SABC+ streaming platform. The initiative allows Vodacom subscribers to access critical information and learning resources without incurring data charges, addressing a significant barrier to entry in a market where data costs remain a primary concern for…
Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain’s prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump’s threat to end trade with his country.
Africa: BRVM Extends Rally to Seventh Week As Solibra Hits Record High
The BRVM posted its seventh consecutive weekly gain, supported by dividend season flows and rising trading activity. The Composite index rose 3.81% to 417.71 points. The BRVM 30 gained 3.99% to 194.81 points, while the Prestige added 3.39% to 164.82 points. More than 11.36 million shares were traded during the week for a total value…