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2024: A Year of Global Elections and Political Shifts
The year 2024 has been marked by sweeping political, social, and environmental shifts that will undoubtedly shape the global trajectory for years to come.
EFF’s Dlamini voices support for Russia amidst Ukraine conflict
Marshall Dlamini, Secretary-General of the EFF, expresses unwavering support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, framing it as a defence against NATO aggression and calling for global solidarity among oppressed nations.
Rutte dismisses Trump victory fears
The outcome of the November 5 vote is set to be the straight-talking 57-year-old’s first major test – and will shape his initial four-year term at the helm.
The Thin Red Line: From unthinkable to unavoidable
What is happening in Western politics resembles attempts to shift the ‘Overton window’.
The fine line between pushing a prime minister and a just peace
OPINION: While the tide is fast turning against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the protests are primarily led by the families of the hostages still held by Hamas as well as by those involved in the internal disputes of conscription, writes Wesley Seale.
Putin’s re-election furthers new world order
OPINION: Throughout the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian president has used the phrase: “Together we are strong,” writes Wesley Seale.
World should prepare for return of a Trump presidency
OPINION: The prospect of a second Trump presidency is unsettling for his allies, especially the EU, Japan, Australia, and South Korea who are uncertain what Trump would do regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the Indo-Pacific power struggle among other contentious issues, writes David Monyae.
Vladimir Putin: Russia ‘not interested’ in war with NATO
Moscow and NATO countries have no territorial claims against each other, said Russian President Vladimir Putin, stressing that Russia does not seek to sour relations with NATO countries.
Outcomes of the Ukraine conflict
OPINION: Russia is equally concerned about an imminent threat to its national security resulting from the integration and arming of the Ukrainian military by Nato, as well as the nationalist degeneration of the political system over the past decade, writes Dr André Thomashausen.
Russian withdrawal another blow for for nuclear arms reduction
OPINION: The weakening of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation as a result of the absence of the US and Russia from its membership will further undermine its ability to monitor nuclear tests andexplosions across the world, writes David Monyae.
US Secretary of State expresses hope that eSwatini will hold long-awaited national dialogue after elections
The national dialogue is expected to include all warring sides and those calling for democratic reforms and to map a way forward for the kingdom, after two years of a low-intensity civil war.
On this day in history, August 24
Significant and interesting moments in time with a South African angle, from this day in history
On this day in history, August 11
Significant and interesting snippets of news with a South African angle, from this day in history
BRICS plans big moves to reconstruct security cooperation
The BRICS National Security Advisors meeting was first initiated by the then Chair, Russia in 2009, and has been held 12 times so far, the last time being in Beijing last year
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says G7 pledges can't replace NATO membership
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the new security commitments from G7, but warned that these could not substitute NATO membership.
Former president Zuma believes Nato is to blame for the Russia-Ukraine war
The former head of state spoke to the SABC News team, saying Russia had argued against Nato interference in neighbouring countries and highlighted the need for independent thinking.
Nato reviving Cold War strategies in event of conflict with Russia - report
Participants in the massive Nato Air Defender drills aim to minimise disruptions to civilian air traffic, from June 12-23, say Germany and the US in a bid to allay fears.
ANC wants SA to leave the ICC
This is the second time the ANC has taken this decision. The first proposal was in 2016.
On this day, March 24
Great Escape leader – a South African – murdered, pilot’s mass murder-suicide, giant Durban blaze, Nato attacks Yugoslavia and a deadly attack in Mozambique
On this day in history, March 17
Whites vote to end Apartheid, the first cases of locally transmitted Covid in South Africa, the siege of Mafeking ends, and Katlehong residents gather to bury their dead.
US cautions citizens in Sweden over possible attacks in retaliation for burning of Qur’an
A Swedish anti-immigration politician burned a copy of the Qur’an at a Stockholm protest last month against Turkey’s opposition to Sweden’s bid to join Nato.
The conundrum of our geopolitical times
The CSTO is an inter-governmental military alliance similar to Nato, and it is made up of six former member-states of the Soviet Union. The six are Russia – by far the biggest alliance member, as well as Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia and Tajikistan.
How Kyiv’s errant missile nearly caused World War III
OPINION: A Ukrainian-operated Russian-made S-300 air defence system missed its target and landed in nearby Poland – a Nato member – sadly killing two people.
Poland military on alert after 'Russian-made' missile blast kills 2
Poland put its military on high alert Tuesday after what the country's president said was most probably a strike by a Russian-made missile.
WATCH: Turkey greenlights Sweden, Finland’s Nato bid
Nato member Turkey changed its position and agreed to support Finland and Sweden’s bid to join Nato on Tuesday