JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Unknown gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 10 others in an attack at a township outside Johannesburg, police said Sunday, in the second mass shooting in South Africa this month. The motive for the attack at Bekkersdal, 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of the city, was not clear, police told AFP. “Some
SYDNEY, Australia: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he has ordered a review into the police and intelligence services after two gunmen shot and killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach. A father and his son are accused of spraying bullets into the family-thronged Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s most famous
Mitchell Starc took three wickets to grind down a dogged England as Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third Ashes test to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England battled bravely into the second session at Adelaide Oval but folded
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that employers will be required to transfer the salaries of all domestic workers exclusively through official electronic channels starting January 1, 2026, marking a major step toward strengthening wage protection and transparency in the domestic labour sector. The decision aims to safeguard the
Review reveals inadequacy of current economic structure in attracting foreign investment and supporting long-term growth; Finance minister initiates discussions with ministries for reform roadmap