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US President Joe Biden (R) shakes hands with Angolan President Joao Lourenco during a meeting in the White House, where Biden said the United States is 'all in on Africa'

Biden Meets Angolan Leader As US Aims To Counter China In Africa

President Joe Biden and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco met at the White House on Thursday to discuss infrastructure and regional security, as the United States seeks to counter China's growing influence in Africa.

Blinken Urges Israel To Create Safe Zones In Gaza When Fighting Resumes
Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged Israel to create safe zones for Palestinian civilians in Gaza before it resumes "major military operations" in the Hamas-ruled territory.
Infrastructure Project Delays Lead To Increase In Pre-Planned Expenses, Says Auditor General
Maluleke, who audited over 100 infrastructure projects in the last year, added that several of the delayed projects were of poor quality.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department Condemns 3 Female Security Officers' Rape
The attack happened on the same day President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African men and boys to break the cycle of violence against women and children in line with the United Nations' campaign called "16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children."
2023 Set To Be Hottest Year On Record: UN
This year is set to be the hottest ever recorded, the UN said Thursday, demanding urgent action to rein in global warming and stem the havoc following in its wake.

Israelis Shelter In Athens As War Rages On

Hours after the traumatic October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Michael and his wife knew they had to abandon their Tel Aviv home and flee to the nearest destination, Athens, for the sake of their family.

Amid stuttering global economic growth OPEC+ members face a difficult choice on whether to continue or even deepen oil production cuts to halt falling prices

Intense Talks As OPEC+ Meets To Decide Over Output Amid Tumbling Prices

Uncertainty hovered over what major oil-producing nations -- collectively known as OPEC+ -- will decide on output policy as they headed into virtual meetings Thursday in a bid to halt a continuous slump in prices.

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