World

WTA boss threatens to pull out of China as concern for missing Peng Shuai grows

Beijing – The head of the Women’s Tennis Association said he is prepared to cut lucrative business ties with China... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

News

Blinken says US can benefit Africa amid rising Chinese influence

Abuja – Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that the United States considers Africa a “major geopolitical... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

News

‘Oldest’ jewellery in history unveiled in Morocco

Rabat – Archaeologists in Morocco on Thursday unveiled what they said was the oldest jewellery in the world, perforated seashells... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Politics

Norway envoy in Sudan condemns ‘intolerable’ violence

Khartoum – After the deadliest day of protests since Sudan’s coup last month, the envoy of Norway, a key diplomatic... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Arts and Leisure

Folkster Bongeziwe Mabandla sings South African blues

Johannesburg – Bongeziwe Mabandla cuts a striking figure: a muscular folk musician with his trousers rolled up above his... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Technology

Ford unveils venture with chip company to boost supply

New York – Ford announced Thursday a “strategic collaboration” with chip company GlobalFoundries to bolster its supply of semiconductors as... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Countries

Kenya boosts security after recapture of ‘dangerous’ escapees

Nairobi – Kenya on Thursday announced heightened security measures after the recapture of three “dangerous” inmates who had escaped... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Technology

Novo Nordisk to buy RNA technology firm

Copenhagen – Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, the world’s leading insulin maker, said on Thursday it will buy US-based Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, a... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Technology

Google agrees deal to pay German media for online content

Francfort – Google said on Thursday it had agreed to a “milestone” deal with a number of German media outlets... Read more

19 Nov, 2021

Technology

Alibaba profit tumbles, outlook lowered as China reins in tech

Shanghai – Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba Group said on Thursday its latest quarterly profit tumbled 81% and lowered its... Read more

19 Nov, 2021