Russia has accused the UK of “deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis” following confirmation that British-made drones had been used in strikes on targets in Russia. “In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks,” the Russian Embassy to the UK…
South Africa’s growing shortage of engineering and information technology skills is putting pressure on the country’s infrastructure, digital economy and innovation ambitions. The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) is calling for stronger collaboration between government, schools, universities, industry and funders to help address the gap. Source: Supplied. Recent reports indicate that only 42% of…
Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a ‘constant reality’, says Germany’s interior minister. Published On 9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026 Germany is facing daily “hybrid warfare” attacks from abroad, an official has said, days after an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told the local newspaper Bild am Sonntag…
Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year. The Louisiana Department of Health issued a warning about the infection, known as Vibrio vulnificus, in a press release on Thursday. The department said nine people have been infected this year and five…
Oman has said positive talks have been taking place with Iran over an agreement to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran warned that any deal would not see an immediate reopening of the vital waterway. Both sides suggested on Saturday that discussions were progressing, but a timeline on any deal…
Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend Friday’s ceremony. Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026 Colombia’s outgoing defence minister has warned of a heightened risk of “terrorism” ahead of Friday’s inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Minister of Defence Pedro Sanchez told radio…
Breastfeeding rates are rising worldwide, but millions of mothers and families still lack the services and protection they need to feed their babies safely, the UN has warned. Health systems, workplaces and communities must do more to support mothers and newborns, children’s agency UNICEF and the World Health Organization said, calling for stronger counselling, maternity…
As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month. Why it matters A strong El Niño is developing and expected to strengthen during August through October,…
Abuja — A leading African public health expert, Dr. Mayaka Ma-Nitu, has warned that Francophone Africa is becoming increasingly vulnerable to health emergencies due to chronic underfunding, declining external donor support and weak domestic investment in healthcare systems. Speaking on the growing crisis in health financing across the continent, Dr. Ma-Nitu said many French-speaking African…
China’s commerce ministry has accused the US of “AI hegemonism” and threatened countermeasures after senior US officials said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the alleged theft of US technology. The ministry said on Monday that Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used “distillation” to…
