Category: GLOBAL NEWS
Senate nears deal to end longest US government shutdown – SABC News
The United States Senate has appeared to move towards a deal to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. Heading into its 41st day, Republican Senate Majority Leader John
Read MoreBBC boss Davie resigns after criticism over Trump documentary edit – SABC News
The BBC has been embroiled in a spate of allegations that it had failed to maintain political neutrality in its reporting, including in its coverage of Trump, the Israel-Hamas war
Read MoreUS airlines brace for third day of government-mandated flight cuts – SABC News
Major airlines braced for a third day of government-mandated flight cuts Sunday after rising air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration instructed
Read MoreHamas says fighters holed up in Rafah will not surrender – SABC News
Hamas fighters holed up in the Israeli-held Rafah area of Gaza will not surrender to Israel, the group’s armed wing said on Sunday, urging mediators to find a solution to
Read MorePhilippines evacuates 100,000 as Fung-wong turns into super typhoon – SABC News
The Philippines evacuated over 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions as Fung-wong intensified on Sunday into a super typhoon ahead of its expected arrival later in the day,
Read MoreUS forces working with Israel on Gaza aid: Israeli official – SABC News
US forces are taking part in overseeing and coordinating aid transfers into the Gaza Strip together with Israel as part of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan, an Israeli security
Read MoreRamaphosa, pope discuss global crises – SABC News
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his meeting with Pope Leo the 14th at the Vatican comes at a time when humanity faces immense challenges. This was part of the President’s message
Read MoreGALLERY | President Ramaphosa visits the Vatican
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his meeting with Pope Leo the 14th at the Vatican comes at a time when humanity faces immense challenges. The two have discussed among others humanitarian
Read MorePope Leo meets President Ramaphosa at the Vatican – SABC News
Pope Leo XIV received President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday in South Africa’s first high-level engagement with the newly appointed pontiff of the Catholic Church. During their meeting at the Vatican,
Read MoreUS hit with second day of flight cuts as shutdown drags on – SABC News
US airlines and travelers slogged through a second day of flight cuts across the country on Saturday as the government shutdown was expected to drive more cancellations in the days
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