May 29, 2023 05:36 am UTC| Politics
The United States announced a new military agreement with Papua New Guinea, the most populous Pacific island country, on May 22, 2023. The deal came shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to visit the...
South Africa’s pact with Russia – and its actions – cast doubt on its claims of non-alignment
May 29, 2023 05:06 am UTC| Politics
Since Russias invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This position was placed in doubt when US Ambassador Ruben Brigety claimed recently that he had...
'Chinese and chips': a brief history of the British Chinese takeaway
May 26, 2023 14:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Ive never been so disgusted in my life. Such was one Twitter users response to a recent video showcasing the spoils of a British Chinese takeaway order. British Chinese was trending on social media as American users...
May 26, 2023 14:57 pm UTC| Politics
Ukraines offensive is in full swing at least diplomatically. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring capitals and summits over the past several weeks, trying to keep Ukraine on top of the international agenda while...
May 26, 2023 14:55 pm UTC| Politics
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a man currently very much in demand in international circles. In April, the leftist leader was being courted by China during a high-profile visit to Beijing. That was...
May 26, 2023 14:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The recent furore over accusations by the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that South Africa was supplying arms to Russia despite its declared policy of non-alignment, has sparked a debate on whether the...
May 26, 2023 14:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views
After a year of war in Ukraine it has become commonplace among western commentators to argue that the war is deeply rooted in the Russian mentality, history and culture. Russians, it is said have an imperial...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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