Tech billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, has been activated in Iran following widespread government-imposed internet shutdowns.
South African music executive Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi faces a setback after the US Department of State canceled his visa over a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Baloyi’s controversial X post, labeled as mockery by authorities, led to his inclusion among
Musk slams Trevor Noah after a Charlie Kirk joke from a New York set ignites a fierce online debate. Musk says Noah has lost his edge; meanwhile, fans and critics split over dark humour’s limits. The clash revives their long-running rivalry and,
Gaza ceasefire violations are escalating tensions. On October 14, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire in northern Gaza, killing at least six Palestinians, local health authorities reported. Israel’s new aid restrictions and closure of the Rafah crossing deepen the crisis, threatening the fragile
A historic Gaza ceasefire has freed 20 Israeli hostages and 1,950 Palestinian prisoners, ending two years of conflict. US President Donald Trump, speaking at Israel’s Knesset, hailed a “new Middle East” while pushing for lasting peace. Emotional reunions unfolded as hostages embraced
South African authorities are urgently probing how Lightware Optoelectronics’ laser range finders, designed for civilian use, ended up in Russian drones attacking Ukraine. Flagged by Ukraine’s sanctions envoy in August 2025, the discovery has sparked an NCACC investigation, challenging South Africa’s neutrality
Aid trucks entering Gaza signal hope after a US-brokered ceasefire. On Sunday, dozens of trucks delivered food, fuel, and medical supplies via Rafah and Kerem Shalom borders. UN officials praise the progress as leaders prepare for a pivotal Egypt summit to discuss
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for defending democratic rights amid Maduro’s crackdown and renewed calls for free, fair elections.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz alleges “Nigeria Christian killings” on a massive scale and pushes sanctions, but Abuja rejects the figures as false and misleading. Meanwhile, lawmakers urge careful language and diplomacy. The broader picture is messier: jihadist attacks, banditry, and farmer–herder conflict
France’s political turmoil deepens as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu quits after just 26 days. President Emmanuel Macron asks him to draft a “stability plan” by Wednesday while markets wobble and parties threaten to block the cabinet. With no majority in parliament, France