South China Sea Dispute: Which Countries Are Involved, What Is the History, and What Is Happening Now
The South China Sea dispute involves overlapping territorial claims from six countries and one territory: China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. The conflict centers on control of strategically vital waters, hundreds of small islands, vast fishing grounds, and enormous underwater reserves of oil and natural gas. Despite a landmark international ruling in 2016, […]
Who Has Climbed Mount Everest Most Times? Kami Rita Sherpa’s Record Explained
Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest more times than anyone in history, reaching the summit for a record 32nd time in May 2026. His achievement, alongside Lhakpa Sherpa’s own women’s record on the same mountain, has renewed global interest in who holds the biggest Everest summit records today. Background Kami Rita Sherpa, […]
Africom News Today: US Strikes in Somalia Continue as Washington Reframes Its Africa Strategy
United States Africa Command has carried out multiple airstrikes against al-Shabaab in Somalia this month, continuing a campaign that has run alongside a broader debate over what the U.S. military is doing in Africa. The latest strikes come as Washington shifts from traditional aid programs toward a security-first approach across the continent. Background United States […]
Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One to Receive Major Security Upgrade
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the Qatar-gifted Air Force One will soon undergo a month-long security upgrade to equip it with full defensive capabilities, following reports that the aircraft currently lacks some of the advanced protection systems used on the traditional presidential fleet. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews after returning […]
FBI Director Kash Patel Hosts Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Calls Partnership “Critical”
FBI Director Kash Patel welcomed Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the agency’s Washington headquarters this week, calling the relationship between the two countries “critical” for regional security. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation against terrorism financing and cybercrime. Background The FBI, short for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is the domestic intelligence and security […]
Iran Accused of Drone Strike on Kurdish Rebel Camp in Iraq, Eight Fighters Injured
ERBIL, Iraq: At least eight members of an exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition group were wounded after a drone strike targeted their camp near Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region early Sunday, with the group accusing Iran of carrying out the attack. The latest strike comes amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, raising concerns […]
US Launches Eighth Consecutive Airstrikes on Iran as Regional Conflict Deepens
The United States has carried out its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict after two American service members were killed and another was reported missing following an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan. The latest wave of strikes comes as a fragile ceasefire agreement between […]
Russians Turn to Cash as Internet Shutdowns Disrupt Digital Payments
MOSCOW: Russians are increasingly returning to cash transactions as repeated mobile internet shutdowns disrupt digital payment systems and businesses struggle with mounting financial pressures more than four years into the war with Ukraine. According to figures released by the Central Bank of Russia and analyzed by the BBC, approximately 1.56 trillion roubles (around $20 billion) […]
West Bank Barrier: Israel Builds New “Crimson Thread” Wall Deep Inside Occupied Territory
Israel is constructing a new 22-kilometer barrier known as the “Crimson Thread” through the northern Jordan Valley, extending decades of West Bank barrier construction that has reshaped Palestinian life since 2002. The project has cut off farmland, displaced herding communities, and renewed international attention on the original separation wall’s legal status. Background The West Bank […]
Nelson Mandela Legacy and Achievements: A Complete Biography of the Man Who Changed the World
Nelson Mandela was not just a politician. He was a symbol of patience, courage, and the belief that no system of injustice lasts forever. Born into a world of racial division, he chose a path of resistance, sacrifice, and eventually, forgiveness. His legacy and achievements continue to shape how the world thinks about freedom, justice, […]
Tagged Mvezo in the Eastern Cape of South