AUSTRALIA- Netball South Africa has taken a major step towards professionalising the sport by announcing an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, along with seven additional training partners. The move is aimed at strengthening a competitive and sustainable high-performance system. The contracted players, including captain Khanyisa Chawane, Elmeré van den Bergh, Shadine van der […]
RIYADH- LIV Golf says it is not losing its Saudi-backed funding, despite growing rumours that the league could be in financial trouble. Reports suggested that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has invested heavily in the breakaway golf tour, might be preparing to withdraw support, raising concerns about the future of the competition. However, […]
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial shipping during a ceasefire period linked to the wider regional truce involving Lebanon. Iran’s foreign minister said all vessel movements will follow coordinated routes set by the country’s maritime authorities, easing concerns over disruptions in the strategic waterway. The announcement comes after […]
SOUTH AMERICA- Brazilian star Neymar has said he is still undecided about his next career move amid reports linking him with a possible transfer to MLS side FC Cincinnati. The 34-year-old forward told ESPN that he is unsure about his future while suggesting he intends to see out his current contract with Santos, which runs […]
MOSCOW- Russia is stepping up efforts to shape public opinion by training teenagers to become pro-war influencers who promote the government’s anti-West narrative. Through content creation camps, young people are taught how to make videos, use artificial intelligence, and grow online audiences, with guidance from soldiers and state media figures. This initiative is part of […]
PARIS- France has recorded over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrency since January, with criminals targeting investors and their families to demand ransom in digital assets. Many of these attacks are organised by groups operating from abroad, using different methods to identify and target victims. Authorities say these crimes have increased rapidly, rising from a small […]
The South African rugby sevens team, the Blitzboks, are aiming to extend their strong form by securing a fourth consecutive tournament victory at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday morning. The event marks the opening leg of the World Championship series, and the team arrives well-rested after a successful Sevens Series campaign. The Hong Kong […]
International relations expert Dr Emmanuel Matambo has described veteran politician Roelf Meyer as a pragmatic and strategic choice for South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States. His appointment was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool as Pretoria works to repair strained diplomatic relations with Washington. Matambo said the move […]
UPDATE- United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end their conflict after lengthy 21-hour talks held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The discussions ended without progress, putting a fragile ceasefire at risk as both sides blamed each other for the breakdown. The conflict has already resulted in thousands of deaths and rising global oil […]
President Donald Trump said the United States Navy will immediately begin blocking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels entering or leaving the key waterway. He also said the US will intercept ships in international waters that have paid fees or “tolls” to Iran to pass through the strait. His announcement came shortly after […]