US warns allies not to use Chinese satellites for civilian communications systems
The United States is urging other countries to avoid doing business with Chinese satellite companies amid fears that such contracts fuel military development and help Beijing gather sensitive intelligence from allies. A leaked memo from the US State Department warned…
Zimbabwe land compensation claims disputed by dispossessed white farmers
Zimbabwe’s claims of progress in compensating white commercial farmers have been described as misleading by a body representing the majority of the 4,500 affected farmers.
Mnangagwa to engage Trump administration at World Bank meeting for US reset
A Zimbabwean delegation is set to meet representatives of President Trump’s administration on the sidelines of the World Bank meeting scheduled for 21–26 April, according to Washington sources.
North Korea could be planning to deploy troops inside Ukraine for the first time
Intelligence officials have claimed that North Korea is planning to deploy troops inside Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in the war. The claim emerged as a new report revealed that at least half of all the munitions…
“Every child must come home”: Ukraine launches Easter appeal to end Russia’s mass abductions
A senior Ukrainian official has called for urgent international action to secure the return of more than 20,000 children who she says have been kidnapped by Russia in what Kyiv is calling “the largest abduction operation” of its kind. Deputy…
US nuclear power plant to use AI to increase efficiency
California’s last remaining nuclear energy plant is harnessing artificial intelligence to make its processes more efficient. AI computer systems have been installed to help navigate billions of pages of documents required to manage nuclear facilities under US federal law. The…
Ramaphosa must strike urgent deal with Trump “if it wants to survive,” says leading analyst
If the ANC wants to survive in South Africa, it must conclude a deal with the Trump Administration.
US signals openness to 3.67 per cent enrichment cap in potential Iran nuclear deal
The United States and Iran have resumed indirect talks, over Iran’s nuclear programme, after President Trump warned of “great danger” if a deal isn’t reached. Both sides described the discussions as “constructive,” though major differences persist. US Special Envoy Steve…
Fibre optic Ukrainian drones open up a new front against the Russian Army
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are using fibre-optic cable-driven drones to conduct deep strikes against Russia. These drones have already targeted Russian munitions factories, troops, and armoured vehicles. Originally developed by Russia, fibre-optic drones were first seen on the battlefield in…
The US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of crucial nuclear talks
The United States issued fresh sanctions on Iran just days before talks between Washington and the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. The US Treasury designated five entities and one individual based in Iran for their support of the country’s…
