Giorno: 1 Aprile 2023

Members of Exiled Chinese Church Detained in Thailand

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand—More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were detained in Thailand paid fines for overstaying their visas but remained in police custody Saturday uncertain about their legal status amid fears they would be deported against their will to their home country, where they face possible persecution. The 63 […]

Japan, China Establish Military Hotline Amid Increasing Regional Friction

Read More Japan and China have established a direct military hotline to prevent maritime and air clashes as tensions grow over competing territorial claims in the East China Sea. Both nations announced the setting up the confidential communications line on Friday, reported Jiji Press. “We will utilize it not only for responding when unforeseen circumstances […]

A weak DA can only dream of a better future for SA

Read More DA supporters march to Luthuli House to protest against the energy crisis South Africa is currently facing. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced the theme for its 2023 federal congress: “A strong DA to build a better future”. This theme is supposed to embody the […]

What exactly is the DA’s problem?

Read More (John McCann/M&G) Since its inception in 2000, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) core political proposition has been that for South Africa to prosper the ANC’s electoral dominance must be brought to an end.  How lofty an ambition that seemed in 2004, when the ANC received almost 70% of the vote and then proceeded to […]

Tale of two mothers: Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela remembered

Read More 2 April also marks the fifth anniversary of the day that Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died. Photo: Supplied I was recently sitting with my mother, Motswamasimo, reflecting on our lives and the moment we find ourselves in. I asked her how she felt about her upcoming 80th birthday, on 2 April. As she shared her […]

‘Wicked’ Kaiser Karl set to have his day at Met Gala

Read More In Vogue: Karl Lagerfeld will be the theme of this year’s Met Gala “If Karl Lagerfeld is the king of fashion, Anna Wintour is the queen, whose collective influence over fashion and media reigns supreme” With just over a month to go before the 2023 Met Gala, anticipation is building and there’s much […]

Dover port officials ‘deeply frustrated’ with coach delays

Read More The Port of Dover has said it is “deeply frustrated” as coach traffic continues to face “significant delays”. The port, which has declared a critical incident, said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. Extra coach bookings taken by ferry operators for Easter had affected operations, a statement […]

‘I’m still alive’: Pope Francis leaves hospital after bronchitis treatment

Read More Pope Francis has left hospital to return to the Vatican after being treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away: “I’m still alive.” The pope, 86, was taken to Rome’s Gemelli hospital three days ago after complaining of breathing difficulties. He had responded well to an infusion of antibiotics, his medical […]

Letter signed by Elon Musk demanding AI research pause sparks controversy

Read More A letter co-signed by Elon Musk and thousands of others demanding a pause in artificial intelligence research has created a firestorm, after the researchers cited in the letter condemned its use of their work, some signatories were revealed to be fake, and others backed out on their support. On 22 March more than […]