Category: GLOBAL NEWS
Tanks thrust deeper into Gaza, medics say many injured are trapped – SABC News
Israeli tanks moved deeper into Gaza City’s residential districts on Sunday, as local health authorities said they have been unable to respond to dozens of desperate calls, expressing concern about
Read MoreKyiv hit by major strike amid US-Ukraine arms talks – SABC News
Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile attack early Sunday in what independent monitors say was one of the biggest Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital and the surrounding region since
Read More39 dead in stampede at Indian actor Vijay’s rally: Minister – SABC News
At least 39 people were killed and over 50 injured on Saturday in a stampede at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, the chief
Read MoreRussia warns NATO, EU: any aggression will be met with ‘decisive – SABC News
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned NATO and the European Union on Saturday that “any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response.” As Russia’s war rages in
Read MoreAid flotilla vows to defy Israeli naval blockade – SABC News
The organisers of an international aid flotilla say they are determined to press on with attempts to break an Israeli naval embargo on Gaza. This is Italy’s plea to accept
Read MoreThunberg sails with Gaza flotilla, says she’s not afraid of Israel – SABC News
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says that she’s not afraid of Israel as she sails with the Global Sumud Flotilla towards Gaza, accompanied by many activists and lawyers. The flotilla, which
Read MoreCalls grow for first female UN chief in 80 years – SABC News
In its 80-year history, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as secretary-general — a fact that some world leaders now view as a glaring symbol of gender
Read MoreArchbishop Makgoba urges SA to cut ties with Israel – SABC News
The Head of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa, Reverend Thabo Makgoba, has called on the South African Football Association (SAFA) to approach the governing body FIFA to ban Israel
Read MoreNetanyahu condemns support for Palestinian state at UN – SABC News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply denounced Western countries on Friday for embracing Palestinian statehood, accusing them of sending the message that “murdering Jews pays off.” Speaking at the UN
Read MoreScores of officials exit UN Hall ahead of Netanyahu’s address – SABC News
Delegates have walked out of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday afternoon just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing to address the debate in New York. In
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