14 h. ago South Africa pushes back against Trump’s 30% tariff, calls for fair trade talks

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 30% tariff starting next month. He said the tariff is based on wrong trade data. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa’s average tariff on U.S. goods is only 7.6%, and most U.S. products enter South Africa without any tariff. He also said […]

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14 h. ago South Africa dominates Zimbabwe, clinches series with massive win

South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs on the third day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The hosts struggled with both bat and ball and lost the two-match series 2-0. South Africa’s strong batting lineup and effective bowling attack dominated throughout the match. South Africa batted first […]

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20 h. ago Trump, Netanyahu meet amid Gaza ceasefire push and Iran talks

Former U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday as Israel and Hamas continued indirect ceasefire negotiations in Doha, Qatar. The leaders held a private dinner with top advisers in the White House Blue Room, skipping the traditional Oval Office meeting. Trump expressed optimism, saying a breakthrough […]

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44 h. ago Trump warns of 10% tariffs on BRICS allies as global tensions rise

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an extra 10% tariff on any country aligning with the BRICS group, calling their actions “Anti-American.” The warning came just hours after BRICS leaders kicked off their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Trump posted the statement on Truth Social, saying there would be no […]

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44 h. ago South Africa captain  Mulder sets multiple records against Zimbabwe  

South Africa’s captain Wiaan Mulder delivered a record-breaking performance on the opening day of the second Test against Zimbabwe as

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5 d. ago CJCSC, South Africa’s air force chief discuss defence ties, regional security situation

Both military leaders review practical measures to further expand level, scope of engagements SAAF chief lauds professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces, their sacrifices in fight against terrorism RAWALPINDI: Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF) Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo on Thursday discussed defence cooperation and regional security with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]

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5 d. ago House republicans push Trump’s $4.5 trillion bill to brink of approval

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are racing to pass President Donald Trump’s massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill by the July 4 deadline. The final push came after overnight talks led by GOP leaders and Trump himself to win over hesitant lawmakers. The House began final debates in the early hours of Thursday following a […]

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5 d. ago South African air chief praises Pakistan armed forces’ professionalism, sacrifices

RAWALPINDI – South Africa’s Chief of the Air Force Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of

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6 d. ago FTT slams Rs400 billion illegal cigarette trade loss in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is losing Rs400 billion every year due to the illegal cigarette trade, warned Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT) Chairman Ameen Virk during a seminar in Islamabad. He described the issue as a “structural crisis”, not just minor tax leakage, and urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to maintain pressure on violators […]

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6 d. ago Air Chiefs of Pakistan, South Africa discuss defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD – Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, paid an official visit to Pakistan and held key talks with PAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters. The visit focused on deepening defence cooperation, training collaboration, and technical partnerships between the two air forces. […]

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6 d. ago House GOP pushes final vote on Trump’s tax bill amid criticism and tight deadline

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are rushing toward a final vote on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, aiming to meet his July 4 deadline despite rising tensions and tight numbers. The bill already passed the Senate by a narrow 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. House Speaker Mike Johnson […]

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7 d. ago Bosch stars with bat and ball as South Africa crush Zimbabwe by 328 runs

South Africa delivered a dominant performance to crush Zimbabwe by 328 runs in the first Test in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The hero of the match was all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who claimed a five-wicket haul to go with his maiden Test century, helping his team take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Set a daunting […]

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9 d. ago Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal as talks show signs of progress

TEL AVIV – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire deal in Gaza, calling for the immediate return of hostages and an end to the 20-month conflict. His comments came as behind-the-scenes diplomacy suggested a potential breakthrough. “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!” Trump posted […]

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2 w. ago US democrats push back on Trump’s military actions against Iran

Three Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a war powers resolution on Monday to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran. This move came shortly after Trump claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. The resolution is aimed at restoring Congressional authority over war-related decisions. Representatives Jim Himes, […]

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2 w. ago Spain’s refusal to boost defense budget puts NATO summit at risk

The upcoming NATO summit may face major setbacks after Spain rejected a proposal to raise defense spending to 5% of its GDP. U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing for this new target, but Spain insists it’s both “unreasonable” and “counterproductive.” In a letter to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said […]

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3 w. ago Historic victory at Lord’s: South Africa crowned test champions for the first time

South Africa has won the ICC World Test Championship for the first time in history after defeating Australia at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Chasing a target of 282 runs on a challenging pitch, the Proteas secured a thrilling victory by 6 wickets, thanks to a brilliant century from Aiden Markram. Markram played a composed […]

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3 w. ago Australia and South Africa enter thrilling phase in world test championship final

The World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa has entered a highly exciting and tense phase at Lord’s Cricket Ground. On the second day, Australia scored 144 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their second innings. This strong batting effort increased their overall lead to 218 runs over South Africa, keeping […]

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3 w. ago WTC final: South Africa crumble for 138 after Australia score 212 at Lord’s

The ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 final between Australia and South Africa continued at Lord’s with exciting momentum. After scoring 212 in their first innings, Australia bowled out South Africa for just 138 runs on day two. The Proteas batters failed to handle the Australian pace attack and collapsed quickly. South Africa started the day […]

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3 w. ago WTC final: South Africa struggles after bowling out Australia for 212

The ICC World Test Championship Final began with strong bowling from South Africa, but their batters are now under pressure. On Wednesday at Lord’s, South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to field. The decision worked early, as South Africa’s bowlers took quick wickets. Australia lost four wickets for 67 runs before […]

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3 w. ago WTC final begins today: Australia and South Africa clash at Lord’s

The World Test Championship (WTC) final begins today at Lord’s, the historic cricket ground in London. Australia and South Africa will go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling contest. Fans from both nations are eagerly waiting for the first ball to be bowled. Australia are the defending champions. They won the last WTC […]

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