Headlines- After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
- On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: South Africa
South African Students Oppose COVID-19 ...
University students in South Africa are opposing laws requiring them to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to class. Even students who have received the vaccine and want others to do so are opposed to the policy, and the students’ union has threatened nationwide protests
As Vaccine Uptake Slows in South...
nearly two years into the pandemic. Although the government has been hesitant to impose vaccine mandates, private companies are urging people to get the vaccine
World Reflects on Legacy of Archbishop...
The world is reflecting on the legacy of South African anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who died Sunday. The Nobel Peace laureate was known worldwide as a champion of human rights
South Africa Helps Provide COVID Vaccines...
COVID-19 vaccinations have been tough to obtain by for undocumented immigrants in South Africa until now. Thousands of people who choose to remain off the books have been vaccinated by the government with the support of charitable organisations
Religious leaders in South Africa Urge...
As a new wave of infections caused by the omicron variant sweeps the country, more South African organisations and institutions are making COVID-19 immunizations mandatory. South Africa’s Religious Forum Against COVID-19 has been urging religious followers to get the vaccine to assist reduce vaccine apprehension
App to Combat Gender-Based Violence Created...
In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, violence against women has increased around the world, particularly in South Africa, where half of all women have experienced at least one incident of abuse during their lives. To help prevent the abuse, a local tech firm has developed an alarm system
UN Security Council Meets on Threats...
The Security Council meeting on risks to international peace and security is chaired by Abdou Abarry, the Permanent Representative of Niger to the UN and the President of the Security Council for the month of December
Experts Say Travel Ban Further Setback...
Sudden travel bans imposed on South Africa in the last week over the omicron variant have wreaked havoc on the country’s already struggling economy, according to experts. The unemployment rate is approaching 50%, and the loss of tourism this month will have far-reaching consequences beyond the tourist industry
COVID-19:South Africa’s Teenage Pregnancy Rate ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa’s teenage pregnancy rate increased by 60%, affecting many young women’s schooling and hopes of getting free from poverty
Little People of South Africa Want...
South Africa’s Little People claim that public spaces aren’t meant to accommodate them, from shopping malls to government buildings. A Johannesburg-based advocacy group is calling for more assistance to help individuals live independently