BRICS & Global South News

SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns

SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating Airlink’s flypast over the DHL Stadium ahead of last weekend’s international rugby fixture betwe…

Norway Seizes Russian Ship to Enforce $4.2Bln Claim by Ukraine’s Naftogaz

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the seizure of the ship amounts to an act of “piracy.”

German authorities want to help Kiev obtain coordinates of targets in Russia — Der Spiegel

The magazine recalled that, following the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Berlin decided to step up military support for Kiev

Merz seeking to gain support in Germany through anti-Russian measures — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, it turns out extremely clumsy

SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan

SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations.“Major General …

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of …

Kremlin spokesman responds to Bessent's statement on Russian-Iranian relations

"It is unlikely that the United States can or should monopolize its relations with any one country," Dmitry Peskov said

JOVIAL RANTAO | How asset recovery defeats corruption

South Africa’s asset recovery system allows authorities to seize assets gained or used in crime through civil and criminal processes, writes Jovial Rantao

China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran

Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.

Analyst: War will significantly diminish US influence as Iran holds control over Strait of...

An analyst says the war will significantly diminish US influence in the region, while Iran retains control over the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s latest attacks.

Iran’s breakthrough in power generation from waste heat

A 290-megawatt steam unit at Iran’s Dalahoo power plant has begun generating electricity by recovering waste heat from gas turbines, in a major technical feat that boosts output while reducing natural gas consumption.

Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino

Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.

Floodwaters sweep cars away in eastern China

Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehicles

US military operation against Iran could extend into 2027 — WSJ

Nineteen US Navy ships, fighter squadrons, air defense units, and paratroopers are operating in the Middle East, the newspaper noted

Lavrov plans to discuss Bucha topic with UN secretary-general

Sergey Lavrov added that Russia always raises the question of Bucha at its news conferences on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.

Failure to meet grain deal terms to have long-term impact on global food system

According to Boris Listov, Russian agricultural supplies are critically important for many countries, including key products such as grain, oils and other foodstuffs

Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll

Iran reported that 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in the latest wave of US attacks.

Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over US-Iran strikes

Over 1,000 Israeli soldiers killed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes: Armed Forces spokesman

The spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces says more than 1,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed and many more injured as a result of Iran’s retaliatory strikes against military and strategic sites across the occupied territorie…

Iranian Army kamikaze drones target US forces at al-Minhad Air Base in UAE

The Iranian Army says it has targeted US military helicopters and personnel stationed at al-Minhad Air Base in the UAE with dozens of kamikaze drones in reprisal for a fatal US strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

How Thai beauty brand Sudtana's founder took family herbal remedies to Asia's luxury hotel...

Inspired by the herbal wisdom passed down from her grandfather, Mew Leelahongjudha built a brand whose products are now used by prestigious hospitality names including Four Seasons, Six Senses and Soneva.

Ukrainian Koval confirms she left NCAA women's program after signing of Russian player

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth

Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.

US investigates circumstances of strike on wedding in Iran — NBC

An expert of arms intelligence firm Armament Research Services said that, in his opinion, the attack probably involved US air-delivered precision guided weapons

Iran's Army strikes US radar systems, troop positions across Persian Gulf

Iran’s Army continues drone strikes on US military positions in Bahrain and the UAE in the 30th phase of Operation Thunder.

Nepal rescuers race to reach any survivors trapped in tunnels a week after disaster

“We are very confident that there is life in there,” Nepal Electricity Authority board member Amshu Kiran Shahi says of trapped workers in hydropower tunnels.

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war

Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.

Russia’s Medvedev through to 3rd-round of 2026 US Open

The Russian tennis player outplayed his US opponent Gorzny in straight sets 6-1; 6-3; 7-5

Leipzig drone drama aims to distract Europeans from EU decline — Russian mission

The mission stressed that when Russia’s charge d’affaires was summoned to the European External Action Service over the Leipzig incident, EU authorities sponsoring Ukraine "were directly told of the terrorist nature of the Kiev r…