Category: World News

  • On this day, the Fรฉdรฉration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was born. FIFA is the international self-governing body for association football, beach soccer, and futsal. It was founded on May 21, 1904, to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland,…

  • Meta Platforms is alerting thousands of employees that they are being laid off as part of a previously announced restructuring aimed at reducing costs and investing in AI. The company started notifying workers around the world on Wednesday morning, beginning with employees in Asia who received notices around 4:00 a.m. Singapore time. US staff members…

  • There is a dangerous new criminal syndicate operating in South Africa and globally. Criminals are successfully pretending to be from your bank’s fraud division to clean out your accounts. How It Works As banks upgrade their digital security, syndicates are evolving just as fast. This new strategy relies on psychological tricks to get you to…

  • The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than thought, and it has currently killed 131 people. Current Status and Scope of the Disease According to officials, more than 513 cases were suspected in the DR Congo as of Tuesday, 19 May, while one person has died in neighbouring…

  • Drake has officially become the most streamed artist of 2026. On May 15, the rapper shocked the music world by releasing three albums in a single day: Habibti, Maid of Honour, and the record-breaking Iceman. The Numbers A Mix of Every Genre While some internet critics argue about the quality, fans are praising Drake’s versatility.…

  • Cape Town has been ranked the 5th best city for art and culture in the latest Time Out report. Time Out Survey The publication set out to identify cities that are accessible and affordable, offering the best culture and arts in the world. It has been noted that Cape Townโ€™s arts and culture is not…

  • TikTok is officially positioning itself as a direct competitor to YouTube by introducing a monthly subscription for users who prefer an ad-free experience. While this is a welcome update for “power scrollers,” it presents a significant challenge for brands that rely heavily on TikTokโ€™s paid advertising ecosystem. Beginning this week, TikTok will notify users over…

  • PCOS is now PMOS

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting more than 170 million people worldwide, has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following a global consensus published today in The Lancet. This renaming recognizes that the condition is not merely a primary gynecological disorder, but a complex multisystem condition involving endocrine, metabolic, reproductive, dermatological, and…

  • The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has officially classified the recent wave of severe weather across South Africa as a national disaster. The decision comes after a relentless onslaught of heavy rainfall, gale-force winds, and snowfall that has battered multiple provinces since early May. A Nationwide Crisis Since 4 May, a series of volatile weather…

  • According to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, the number of individuals identified as contacts for the hantavirus has increased to 97. The Minister confirmed these figures during an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News. The Department of Health is currently collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) to trace cases locally. This hantavirus…