Unless we fix South Africa’s human infrastructure we are going to crash
Read More South Africa is feeling the effect of load-shedding, shrinking commuter rail services and unreliable freight services. It has become clear that when the state of public infrastructure does not keep pace with the size and evolving needs of the country, the economy suffers. Alexander Forbes’ chief economist, Isaah Mhlanga, estimates that the economy […]
Sino-UK relations sour further after the G20 summit
Read More With Rishi Sunak’s dramatic entry into 10 Downing Street as the new British prime minister, Sino-UK relations were expected to hit a new low because of his aggressive anti-China tone in his run-up for leadership of the Conservative Party. But when reports emerged about his scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping on the […]
Qatar v Ecuador: World Cup 2022 kicks off with opening ceremony – live
Read More Say cheese Steven Bloor has selected some of the most eye-catching player portraits, including a smouldering Jack Grealish and a man with a nickname you’ll never be able to forget. World Cup briefing: day one Throughout the tournament, we’ll have a World Cup briefing every morning. The first has been lovingly penned by […]
Colorado, spari in una discoteca Lgbt: almeno 5 morti
Read More Cinque persone sono state uccise in una sparatoria in un discoteca gay, Club Q, a Colorado Springs. Lo ha annunciato la polizia, secondo quanto riferisce la Cnn. Altre 18 persone sono rimaste ferite. Fermato un sospetto, anche lui rimasto ferito. In una dichiarazione pubblicata sui social media i responsabili del locale Club Q […]
Hardline Brexiters voice fears over reports of Swiss-style EU deal
Read More A backlash is brewing among hardline Brexiters after reports emerged that senior UK government figures want the country to adopt a Swiss-style agreement with the European Union. Steve Barclay, the UK health secretary, rubbished the suggestion that has already sent jitters through leading Conserviatives on the European Research Group (ERG). He insisted the […]
Five people killed in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado Springs
Read More Five people have been killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub on Saturday night in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police have said. A suspect was in custody and was being treated for injuries after the attack at Club Q, Lieut Pamela Castro told a news conference. The police received the […]
Joe Biden celebrates 80th birthday after Naomi Biden’s White House wedding
Post Content President Joe Biden is now 80 years old. Born Nov. 20, 1942, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. crosses a milestone on Sunday as he becomes the first U.S. president to celebrate his 80th birthday while still serving in office. On Sunday, the president will be joined by First Lady Jill Biden and other family […]
Stefano Bonaccini: “Mi candido alla segreteria del Pd. Chi me lo fa fare? Se è per il partito e per il Paese ne vale la pena”
Read More “Sono venuto qui per dirlo prima di tutto a voi, compagni e compagne del mio circolo nella piazza dove sono nato: mi candido alla segreteria del Pd. Tanti mi hanno detto: chi te lo fa fare. Ma se è per il Pd e per il Paese allora ne vale la pena”. Si è […]
China Rolls Out Unprecedented Plan to Rescue Ailing Property Sector
Read More China’s financial regulators last week issued an unprecedented 16-point plan to rescue the country’s floundering real estate market. The People’s Bank of China and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission jointly issued the plan in a note to financial institutions to support real estate companies. The policy is being seen as the […]
‘Constructive’ Meeting: Ardern Raises Concerns Over Human Rights, Taiwan With China’s Xi
Read More New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Nov. 18 to discuss regional issues and cooperation at Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Ardern said the meeting, in which New Zealand raised concerns about human rights and tensions with Taiwan while […]