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Trump warns of more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, pressures allies on Strait of Hormuz

United States (US) President Donald ​Trump threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global ‌energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response.

SA Local Government Association warns Eskom’s municipal power cuts will trigger “social instability”

The South African (SA) Local Government Association (SALGA) has cautioned that Eskom’s plan to cut power supply to heavily indebted municipalities will plunge communities into a deeper crisis and spark widespread social instability.

‘US, Japan agree on their roles in potential nuclear power project’

The United States (US) and Japan have agreed on the roles they will take in a potential joint nuclear project involving Westinghouse and Japanese nuclear power equipment makers, Dan Lipman, president of ‌global business initiatives at Westinghouse, told Reuters on Saturday

Cuba continues talks with US amid months-long oil blockade

Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel ​has confirmed that talks with the United States (US) are continuing

Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

Meta is planning sweeping layoffs ​that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

SA Post Office rescue practitioners signal liquidation move, Minister calls it “premature”

The South African (SA) Post Office (SAPO) is once again facing the threat of liquidation after its Business Rescue Practitioners formally notified Communications Minister Solly Malatsi of their intention to file for the state‑owned entity’s winding‑up.