Heavy winds, storms and strong rainfalls battering South Africa’s coastal province of Western Cape, which includes Cape Town, have left at least one person dead, officials said on Monday. The severe weather led to the closure of schools and highways mainly in
South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year — North Korea in November and
South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, a move that comes amid rising tensions with North Korea. This launch follows North Korea’s recent reaffirmation of its plan to deploy multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. Both Koreas launched their
Russ Cook, the Briton who has run the length of Africa, has finally completed his year-long challenge. The Worthing, West Sussex star began his challenge back on April 22 last year, and has ran more than 16,000km (9,941 miles) between South Africa
Beijing warned that World War III could break out in the South China Sea as it increasingly shifts its attention to the Philippines, with territorial disputes driving tensions ever higher. “Although we have a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, China is
The naval exercises come as skirmishes between Beijing and Manila continue to fuel concern about a possible direct confrontation between the two nations. The Philippines is not the only country engaged in the dispute over control of the South China Sea, as
South Africa’s support for the Palestinian cause is the culmination of a confused and increasingly troubling diplomatic trend for a country with whom the U.S. now questions its bilateral cooperation, critics have claimed. “The South African government has fallen hook, line and
Montenegro’s top court said Friday it has overturned a decision to hand over a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to his native country. The move marks yet another twist in a months-long legal saga in the case of Do
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Wednesday warned lawmakers “not to cling to power” just weeks after his former rival turned deputy proposed a postponement of elections expected to be held in December. Kiir said an extension
South Africa’s parliament speaker resigned on Wednesday and relinquished her seat in the legislature over allegations of corruption, a day after she lost a bid in court that would block her arrest. Prosecutors last week said they intend to charge Speaker Nosiviwe