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Why blaming the media misses the point
If ever there was a societal “whipping boy” in the 21st century – the institution to be blamed by charlatans and politicians (is there a difference?) for their misdeeds – then it must be the media. Even comparatively sane people leap to chastise the media when anything doesn’t go their way, or when their view…
New scramble for Africa: West and allies vs anti-neocolonialism
Africa might get some overly respect from Europe and the West in general, thanks to the new Cold War, or should we call it Cold War II? Since the Ukrainian-Russian war began in early 2022, there had been moves by the West to improve its interactions with this continent. There is a bit of new…
Kremlin denies offensive on Ukraine’s northeast failed
The Kremlin on Wednesday denied a major ground offensive on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region had failed, after Russian officials said they would seal off border villages to protect civilians from Ukrainian shelling. Russia in May launched a surprise assault into the Kharkiv region, which sits across the border from Russia’s Belgorod region, in a bid…
Trump says Taiwan ‘should pay’ US for defence against China
Taiwan “should pay” the United States for defence, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that has cast doubt on the relationship between Washginton and Taipei should he be re-elected in November. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek published on Tuesday, the former president was asked if he would defend self-ruled Taiwan…
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China says halted nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan weapons sales
China said Wednesday it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control in response to Washington’s weapons sales to Taiwan. The US and China in November held rare talks on nuclear arms control, part of a bid to ease mistrust ahead of a summit between leader Joe Biden and Xi…
Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure
Israel kept up its air strikes on Gaza Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ramp up the pressure on Hamas as hopes fade for a US-announced ceasefire plan. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of deliberately undermining negotiations for a truce and hostage release deal because it did not want to end…
Ex-CIA analyst accused of working for South Korea for luxury handbags
US prosecutors have indicted a former CIA analyst and White House official on charges she worked as an agent of the South Korean government in exchange for designer handbags, high-priced dinners and other luxury goods. Sue Mi Terry failed to register as a foreign agent and disclosed US government information to South Korean intelligence, according…
Seine swimming: Parisian tradition resurrected for Olympics with mayor taking a dip
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took the plunge Wednesday when she jumped into the River Seine in Paris to show the water was clean enough to host Olympic swimming events starting later this month. Hidalgo is the latest VIP to cleave through the river’s murky waters, after Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera on Saturday. Despite a major…
Man smears faeces on himself to dodge court in father’s murder case
A Mpumalanga man was accused of allegedly stabbing and killing his father on Sunday following an argument. He was supposed to appear before the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Found smeared in faeces, case postponed However, in a surprising turn of events, Tsepo Dlamini did not appear on Monday morning after correction service officers found…