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Lamola faces criticism from DA over exercise ‘Will for Peace’

Cape Town – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sharply criticised Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, for... Read more

13 Jan

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Russia bombards Kyiv after rejecting peacekeeping plan

Kyiv –  Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s capital, setting apartment blocks alight and killing at least four... Read more

9 Jan

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Gunboats in False Bay! Brics navies flex muscle in SA waters

Simon’s Town – Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa’s main navy base on Thursday ahead of exercises... Read more

9 Jan

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Russian strikes leave two Ukraine regions without power

Kyiv –  A large-scale Russian drone attack knocked out power to Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, leaving thousands without... Read more

8 Jan

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US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough

Miami –  US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed “productive and constructive” talks in... Read more

22 Dec, 2025

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EU holds crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine

Brussels –  EU leaders gather in Brussels Thursday for a make-or-break summit on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine... Read more

18 Dec, 2025

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Russia’s defence ministry says downed 287 Ukrainian drones

Moscow –  Russian forces shot down 287 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of the highest single-night totals of their conflict,... Read more

11 Dec, 2025

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Three to face German court on Russia spying charges

Frankfurt –  Three men go on trial in Germany on Tuesday, accused of tailing a former Ukrainian soldier on... Read more

9 Dec, 2025

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Court frees alleged Russian military recruits on bail

Johannesburg – Five South Africans accused of running a Russian military recruitment scheme were granted bail — unopposed by... Read more

9 Dec, 2025

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India rolls out red carpet for Russia’s Putin

New Delhi – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at a summit on Friday, with... Read more

5 Dec, 2025