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Platinum prices hit highest level since August 2014
Platinum prices have hit their highest level since August 2014, with spot platinum gaining by 0.1% to $1,458.80 per ounce on Friday.
'SSMB29': Rajamouli's action-adventure heads to South Africa for next schedule
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has decided to shoot his upcoming action-adventure film, tentatively titled SSMB29, in South Africa and Tanzania, reported Mid-Day.
Kagiso Rabada opens up about South Africa's WTC triumph
South African cricket star Kagiso Rabada has said that he is more focused on winning medals than chasing personal records.
How Oprah turned her story into a global movement
From media to philanthropy and personal empowerment, Oprah Winfrey's road to becoming a global cultural icon has been nothing short of phenomenal.
'3 oceans, 4 continents': How Navy officers completed historic voyage
Two Indian Navy officers, Lieutenant Commander Roopa A and Lieutenant Commander Dilna K, are set to arrive in Goa on Thursday after completing a historic circumnavigation of the globe.
Prince William's powerful new docuseries honors brave wildlife rangers
Prince William is doubling down on his commitment to environmental conservation and supporting those who safeguard it.
Trump confronts South Africa's president with claims of 'white genocide'
In a tense White House meeting on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with explosive false charges of white genocide and land seizures.
Musk's Grok malfunctions, discusses 'white genocide' in South Africa
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, has been seen going haywire. The bot kept bringing up the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa during unrelated conversations.
Kuno welcomes 5 more cubs; total cheetah count now 31
In a big boost for the Kuno National Park's cheetah population, a female cheetah called Nirva has given birth to five cubs.
Oscar-winning director uncovers hidden world of pangolins in Netflix documentary
Netflix's latest documentary, Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, from Oscar-winning filmmaker Pippa Ehrlich, delves into the secret lives of pangolins.
India to get more cheetahs; 8 arriving from Botswana
India will receive eight Cheetahs from Botswana in a two-phase translocation process.
Why forest employee was fired for giving Kuno cheetahs water
A driver hired as a daily wage worker for duties related to the Forest Department has been removed from service for breaching rules at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP).
Chinese-South African team establishes longest quantum communication link: What's special?
In a major breakthrough in quantum communication, a joint team from China and South Africa has established the world's longest quantum communication link.
Scientists trapped in Antarctica beg to be rescued; know why
A group of scientists who were supposed to work together for months at a remote Antarctic research outpost has been rattled after one of the team members was accused of assaulting others.
'No longer welcome': US expels South African ambassador
The US has expelled South Africa's ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool.
World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead near Gqeberha, South Africa.
IPL is leader of franchise cricket: Graeme Smith
South Africa's T20 league (SA20) commissioner Graeme Smith has hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the undisputed king of franchise cricket.
Sourav Ganguly's consecutive centuries headlined India's 2000 Champions Trophy campaign
India are among the teams to watch out for in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is all set to kick off from February 19.
US Secretary of State Rubio to skip G20 over 'anti-Americanism'
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has decided to skip the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa.
Trump to cut South Africa funds over 'human rights' concerns
United States President Donald Trump has announced a halt on all future funding to South Africa, alleging human rights violations.
'Evil guy': Trump's ex-aide Steve Bannon vows to oust Musk
Steve Bannon, former adviser to United States President-elect Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
World's oldest crocodile, Henry, celebrates 124th birthday
Henry, the world's oldest known crocodile, celebrated his 124th birthday on Monday at South Africa's Crocworld Conservation Centre.
'Crossed every red line': Israel closes embassy in Ireland
Israel has announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin, Ireland, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies" behind the decision.
Heinrich Klaasen completes 1,000 T20I runs: Decoding his stats
South Africa pulled off a thrilling win against Pakistan in the second T20I match in Centurion on December 13.
MP: Two male cheetahs released into open wild at Kuno
In a major leap for India's cheetah reintroduction project, two male cheetahs—Agni and Vayu—were released into the wild at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on International Cheetah Day.
Astronomers discover record burst of energy coming from deep space
A team of astronomers from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has detected a record-breaking energy burst from deep space.
Home is the most dangerous place for women: UN report
A joint report by UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed shocking statistics about global femicide.
Tilak Varma scripts history with three consecutive T20 centuries
Tilak Varma, the captain of Hyderabad's cricket team, has written his name in the history books of cricket.
UK: Who's Justin Welby—Archbishop of Canterbury—who resigned after sex scandal
Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the Church of England and Anglican Communion, has resigned in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal.
Indian batters with most runs against spin in a T20I
India's star batter Sanju Samson played a sensational knock in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.
Prince William had a 'brutal' year due to Kate-Charles's cancer
Prince William has opened up about the "dreadful" year he has had to endure with the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Kate Middleton, and father, King Charles III.
Cycling through the Cape Floral Kingdom, South Africa
Traveling by bicycle through the Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa presents a distinctively beautiful adventure—one that unfolds amidst one of the planet's most biodiverse floral tapestries.
Rooibos tea: Africa's antioxidant powerhouse for skin
South Africa's rooibos tea is a global sensation for good reason! Bursting with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, it's a secret weapon for skin care.
Why Musk may lose US citizenship and face criminal charges
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk could face legal repercussions over his US citizenship.
Ramandeep, Vyshak named in India's T20I squad for SA tour
The Indian cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa.
BRICS expands: Which countries joined, which want to
The informal grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—BRICS—has expanded its membership to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
AR Rahman to compose music for Hansal Mehta's 'Gandhi'
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has been roped in to create the musical score for the upcoming series Gandhi, helmed by Hansal Mehta and produced by Applause Entertainment.
Apple Intelligence to support German, Korean, and Italian in 2025
Apple has announced plans to extend the language support of its artificial intelligence (AI) feature set, Apple Intelligence.
Meet Lenacapavir: The drug that could end HIV epidemic
The global fight against HIV/AIDS has been bolstered by the promising results of a new drug, Lenacapavir.
India's gold imports surge to record $10 billion in August
India's gold imports have reached a new high of $10.06 billion in August, more than doubling the previous year's figure of $4.93 billion, as per the Commerce Ministry data.