adminJust one G-7 leader will join the Davos elite
Olaf Scholz is the only G-7 leader set to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual summit in Davos next week, with the German chancellor due to speak on the main…
Eskom: Pay more, get less
Only a few hours before the court-ordered deadline, energy regulator Nersa on Thursday made the “very difficult” decision to grant Eskom a tariff increase of 18,65 percent for 2023/24 and…
Women, girls sold as brides in Kashmir
Indian-administered Kashmir — Twenty-nine-year-old Nazima Begum* sits cross-legged on the floor of her dark room, the windows covered with tarpaulin. On her lap is her youngest son, five-month-old Taufiq*, who…
Man United make most powerful statement in Ten Hag’s tenure
MANCHESTER. — Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United had been taken to school by Manchester City when they were thrashed 6-3 in October, but he delivered on his insistence that…
Hundreds rally in NYC against US war machine
NEW YORK. — Hundreds of protesters from New York City and nearby regions held a rally and a march against US involvement in overseas wars at Times Square on Saturday. …
Guardiola fumes over Rashford’s ‘off-side’ goal
MANCHESTER. — Pep Guardiola has conceded Manchester City ”cannot” win the English Premier League football title — effectively handing the crown to Arsenal — after their 2-1 defeat at Manchester…
737 MAX first passenger flight in China
A Boeing 737 MAX made its first passenger flight in China in nearly four years on Friday, marking a major milestone in the US planemaker’s attempt to rebuild its business…
World economy walks tightrope between recession,soft landing
The world economy is beginning the new year on a more optimistic note, though that’s no guarantee 2023 will end that way. A variety of factors — a sooner-than-expected reopening…
Netanyahu defiant despite protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government plans to charge ahead with a proposal to change the country’s judicial system, despite fierce criticism from top legal officials. Netanyahu, who…
Ten Hag parries Man United’s title talk
MANCHESTER. — Erik ten Hag told Manchester United fans they can “dream” of an English Premiership football title challenge but he will not be carried away despite Saturday’s rousing 2-1…