Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined the case in The Hague. Published On 23 Dec 202523 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging Israel is committing […]
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Manhunt underway in South Africa after group of assailants fatally shoot 9 at tavern
JOHANNESBURG and LONDON — At least nine people were killed early Sunday as a group of assailants opened fired with pistols and an assault rifle at a South African tavern, local police officials said. A group of as many as a dozen assailants arrived just before 1 a.m. at KWA Noxolo tavern in Bekkersdal township, […]
EU delays trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc as farmers protest | International Trade News
EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy. The European Union has delayed a massive free-trade deal with South American countries amid protests by EU farmers and as last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail the agreement. European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho confirmed on […]
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish | South China Sea News
The Philippines has accused Chinese coastguard ships of firing water cannon at Filipino fishermen near a disputed South China Sea shoal, injuring three people and causing “significant damage” to two fishing vessels. On Saturday, the Philippine coastguard (PCG) said that nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats were attacked a day earlier, near an atoll called […]
Mass shooting at South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16. Another 13 people were wounded and being treated in the hospital. Police didn’t give […]
One year after martial law crisis, South Korea celebrates its democracy’s resilience : NPR
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gestures during a news conference to mark the first anniversary of the Dec. 3 martial law crisis at the Blue House in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — A year after his predecessor’s effort to impose martial law […]
South Korean president mulls apology to North | Politics News
Lee Jae Myung says he felt he should apologise over drone flights allegedly ordered as a provocation by his predecessor. Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said he is weighing an apology to Pyongyang over cross-border provocations allegedly […]
South Korea Has a Coffee Shop Problem
“If I could start over,” said Ko Jang-su, “I would do anything but open a cafe.” Mr. Ko’s cafe is one of the busiest coffee shops in his densely populated neighborhood of Seoul. Still, on weekday mornings it sits empty. It is not hard to understand why: Mr. Ko has more than 50 competitors nearby, […]
Thunderstorms roll into Sydney as parts of NSW warned of catastrophic fire risk amid soaring temperatures | New South Wales
Temperatures soaring into the 30s and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years, as thunderstorms roll into Sydney. More than 20 public schools across central NSW were closed on Wednesday after the state’s Rural Fire Service issued a warning […]
G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence : NPR
Heads of states pose for a family photo following the first plenary session of the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. Misper Apawu/Pool AP hide caption toggle caption Misper Apawu/Pool AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — This weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa was unusual for several reasons. The first summit on […]