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Russian President Vladimir Putin waves while boarding a plane upon his departure from India on September 13. Photo: Kremlin/Sputnik/EPA
Vladimir Putin

Opinion | Why the Global South keeps its doors wide open to Russia

Far from being isolated, Moscow’s relationships across the non-Western world are a geopolitical constant the West cannot break.

US-China relations

China pushes back against US sanctions bill targeting Russia’s top energy buyers

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Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa on alert after seventh woman’s body found near capital

South Africa road accident kills at least 21 people

The collision was one of two major crashes that killed at least 29 people across South Africa over the weekend.

A road accident in the Western Cape province of South Africa that killed at least 21 people. Photo: Handout via Xinhua
Royalty

Uganda buries ‘boy king’ whose death sparked succession battle

King Oyo, once the world’s youngest monarch, is buried as Tooro Kingdom faces a bitter succession dispute.

Brics

Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc marks 20th anniversary

The grouping has emerged as a strong champion of the Global South, but analysts warned that major challenges still lie ahead.

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Brics

Editorial | Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity

The expected meeting between the leaders of China and India on the sidelines of the multilateral summit bodes well for stability in Asia.

Security officers stand guard beside Brics summit banners bearing images of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi, India, on September 11. Photo: AP
Germany

Germany urges UN’s top court to dismiss Gaza genocide case

Berlin says judges lack the jurisdiction to rule on the case and dismisses Nicaragua’s accusations as ‘inaccurate and distorted’.

China-Africa relations

How China’s green tech is undercutting US energy strategy in Africa

Record photovoltaic additions and major infrastructure deals allow developing nations to bypass fossil fuel price shocks.

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Aviation

Low jet flyover of packed Cape Town stadium sparks safety probe

South Africa’s aviation regulator is reviewing flight data after daring Airlink manoeuvre before Springboks match.

One of two custom-liveried Airlink passenger jets swooping over Cape Town stadium ahead of Saturday's rugby union Test match. Photo: Jamie Rossouw via Reuters
Africa

Scientists probe if herpes virus is killing sardines off South Africa

Pilchard herpesvirus is a fish virus and poses no known risk to human health.

Dead sardines washed up at a beach in Cape Town, South Africa on August 16. Photo: Xinhua
Africa

As I see it | Africa knows who its true friends are – and they’re not in Washington

China’s sustained engagement across the continent stands in stark contrast to a US approach driven purely by strategic utility.

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Science

China boosts coal’s economic value 700% after turning it to liquids: report

The technology has taken years to develop domestically and is transforming the country’s long-defined energy structure.

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China-Africa relations

African businesses keep options open as Chinese AI gains ground

Lower costs, downloadable models and greater language flexibility are helping Chinese AI models gain ground across the continent.

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Chinese AI models including DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen and Moonshot AI’s Kimi are gaining ground with African businesses. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Africa relations

Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa

African companies should take advantage of the situation to reduce costs and gain access to proven technology, according to experts.

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China is the global leader of the electric vehicle industry. Photo: AFP
China-Africa relations

Why the Chinese yuan could soon be Africa’s most important currency

The continent’s banks are signing up for China’s Swift alternative, smoothing transactions and potentially avoiding sanctions.

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Animals

Lions, tigers from notorious Argentine zoo begin journey to wildlife sanctuaries

The cats are on their way to sanctuaries in South Africa and the US from the zoo, which was shut in 2020 over animal welfare concerns.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong murder suspect faces retrial after jury deadlocks on psychosis defence

Trial of former software developer Matthew Choi, accused of killing taxi driver in unprovoked attack, ends with hung jury.

The trial heard that the defendant stabbed the taxi driver in the neck immediately after boarding his cab outside the WE hotel on October 12, 2021. Photo: Handout
Singapore

On This Day | Singapore wins first ever Olympic gold in 2016 – SCMP archive

On this day 10 years ago, Joseph Schooling outswam Michael Phelps to bring Singapore its first Olympic gold medal.

Lesotho

South Africa mine dump collapse kills 14 illegal miners

Rescue operations are under way near Rustenburg after disused platinum dump collapses on group digging for precious metals.

Hong Kong courts

Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse

Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim.

Martin Hui holds a copy of the Bar Association’s submission for the consultation on sexual offence reforms. Photo: Nora Tam
China-Africa relations

What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid

Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’.

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Beijing’s broader health diplomacy under the Health Silk Road initiative saw it fund programmes addressing Ebola and malaria across Africa. Photo: Getty Images
China trade

Opinion | China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial engines

Far from stifling development, China’s export portfolio indicates a positive-sum diffusion of industrial growth.

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United States

US government map of Africa at summit gets every country wrong

Errant slide contained watermark signaling graphic was generated using OpenAI tools during State Department presentation.

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China-Africa relations

‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology

Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally.

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Positive perceptions about Chinese influence in Africa are on the rise, according to a survey of young people. Photo: Xinhua
China-Africa relations

Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree

Chinese universities emerge as a promising option as they rise up the rankings and Washington tightens visa rules.

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Students from African nations are increasingly looking to Chinese universities to further their education, particularly as the Trump administration tightens visa conditions in the US. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic markets

Trade Development Council has revamped corporate structure to better help firms in six new industry clusters, chairman Frederick Ma says.

Law

Legal Tales | Everything you never wanted to know about hosting the World Cup

Why lawyers have to keep their eye on the ball when nations become eager to host the next Fifa World Cup.

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