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Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as Mexico manager after World Cup

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as manager of Mexico's national team after this summer's World Cup, Mexico Football Federation sporting director Duilio Davino confirmed in an interview with Fox Sports Mexico on Monday.

Marquez, a legendary defender for FC Barcelona as well as the Mexican national team, has served as an assistant coach on Aguirre's Mexica

Russian athletes return to major event under flag and anthem

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:07:19 GMT

The Russian national water polo team has defeated Argentina at a competition in Malta

A Russian national team has appeared at a major team sport event under the national flag and anthem for the first time since 2022.

The women's water polo team became the first Russian squad to participate in a competition in a full-fledged status after the World Aquatics lifted all the restrictions imposed

Smash GC rebranding as OKGC to represent Oklahoma

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:19:22 GMT

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LIV Golf team Smash GC is establishing Oklahoma as its home market and officially rebranding as OKGC, the league announced Tuesday.

It is the first time since the Saudi-backed league launched in 2022 that a franchise has been directly aligned with a U.S. market.

OKGC captain Talor Gooch, an Oklahoma native who played collegiately at Oklahoma State, and his crew

CSK star Ayush Mhatre to miss remaining IPL 2026 fixtures due to hamstring injury

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:26 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 21 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) have been dealt a massive blow as explosive batter and U19 World Cup-winning skipper Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the ongoing edition due to a hamstring injury.

A statement released by CSK said, 'Official Announcement: Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left

Joburg Ladies Open: Pranavi Urs finishes tied 36th after closing with 72

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:52 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 21 (ANI): Pranavi Urs ended her week with a steady performance, carding a 1-under 72 to secure a tied-36th finish at the Joburg Ladies Open.

The only Indian golfer to make the cut, she experienced a roller-coaster round highlighted by a remarkable four-hole stretch from the second to the fifth, where she recorded par, birdie, eagle, and bogey. Overall, her round included two bir

South Africa calls for action on inequality

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:27:19 GMT

Pretoria has proposed a UN body modeled on climate science panels to track global wealth gaps

South Africa will push to put inequality at the center of the global agenda through a UN resolution, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.

Pretoria plans to submit a draft to the UN General Assembly in 2026 proposing the creation of an International Panel on Inequality.

"This will ensure that i

DC head coach Hemang Badani backs David Miller, praises his character after GT loss

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:31:02 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 20 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Hemang Badani has backed senior batter David Miller following criticism over his decision-making in the narrow loss against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the experienced South African has shown character and continues to enjoy full support from the team management.

Speaking during the pre-match press co

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee at Hyderabad House

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:33:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Hyderbad House in the national capital.

Both the leaders were also seen planting a tree.

Earlier in the day South Korean President Lee, accompanied by his wife Kim Hea-kyung paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital.

During the vis

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, First Lady pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, accompanied by his wife Kim Hea-kyung, visited Rajghat on Monday to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

During the visit, the President and the First Lady laid a wreath at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, a gesture serving as a significant mark of respect as both nations continue to strengthen their diplomatic and cultural ties.

Preceding th

Wolvaardt, Luus power South Africa to 8-wicket win over India, take 2-0 series lead

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:08:57 GMT

Durban [South Africa], April 19 (ANI): South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt struck her second consecutive fifty, scoring a brisk 54 off 34 balls, while Sune Luus added a fluent 57 off 46 deliveries to guide Proteas to a comfortable chase of 148.

The visitors reached the target in 17.1 overs, defeating India by 8 wickets in the second T20I and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series on Sunday in Durban.

Sooryavanshi continues to slay giants in IPL, adds Narine to his hit-list

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:04:14 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 19 (ANI): The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals (RR) sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to stun world-class bowlers with his audacious strokeplay and intent during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, smashing legendary spinner Sunil Narine for a six on the second ball faced against him during the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

ICC Women's World Cup, The Hundred, WCL Season 3: Tournaments to follow after IPL finishes

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:03:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): As the excitement of the Indian Premier League continues to grip fans across the globe, the IPL fever is well and truly on. With the tournament already nearing its halfway stage, supporters are still eagerly waiting for MS Dhoni to make his presence felt on the field.

However, alongside the thrill of the ongoing season, a common question is beginning to surface among cricket lo

7th TRENDS Strategic Dialogue recommends strengthening African regional cooperation

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:20:27 GMT

ABU DHABI, 19th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Participants in the Seventh Strategic Dialogue, organised by TRENDS Research & Advisory through its South Africa office, titled The War in the Middle East: How Sub-Saharan Africa Sees the Crisis, recommended strengthening regional cooperation within Africa as a central tool to enhance collective capacity to absorb external shocks and coordinate positions in international forums

Steyn hails Eshan's death bowling heroics during SRH's win over CSK

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:59:53 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 19 (ANI): Following Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former South African cricketer Dale Steyn hailed pacer Eshan Malinga's pinpoint yorkers

Following the fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, which took SRH to 194/9, fine bowling performances from pacers, particularly a three-wicket haul from Eshan Malinga, in the second half of CSK'

Why multinationals still see China as a long-term industrial bet

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:45:47 GMT

XI'AN, April 19 (Xinhua) -- In an increasingly uncertain global economy, many multinational companies are still choosing to deepen their presence in China. They are attracted by a combination that remains difficult to match: a well-developed industrial chain, a vast market and a stable policy environment that continues to support foreign investment.

It also shows why companies long-established in China are not me

MEA shares glimpses of "special strategic" India-ROK ties ahead of S Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): External Affairs Ministry on Sunday shared glimpses of the 'multifaceted and special strategic' partnership between India and South Korea ahead of the state visit of Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

In a post on X, the MEA outlined key milestones and areas of cooperation, beginning with the state visit of Korean President Lee Jae Myung to India from April 19-21 and also highligh

"I don't care about strike rate": Heinrich Klaasen after helping SRH win against CSK

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:01:13 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 19 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen said that he doesn't care about the strike rate, firing back at the scrutiny over the pace of his run-scoring in his recent innings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Klaasen scored a match-defining 59 off 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday to guide Hyderabad to a total of 194/9 in 20 overs.

"Strait of Hormuz is still closed": Iranian Embassy in South Africa mocks Donald Trump as "idiot" over viral IRGC maritime audio row

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:44 GMT

Pretoria [South Africa], April 19 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in South Africa has launched a biting social media attack on US President Donald Trump, using a viral maritime audio clip to label him an 'idiot'.

The diplomatic row erupted following the circulation of a video purportedly capturing radio communications from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy. In the recording, a voice is heard using the

Keith Horne surprise leader of Senior PGA Championship

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:40:20 GMT

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Keith Horne finds himself in an unexpected position -- leading the Senior PGA Championship with 18 holes to go.

Horne, 54, fired a 5-under 66 during Saturday's third round to seize a one-shot lead over four players at Concession Golf Club at Bradenton, Fla.

Sitting at 11-under 205 is a surreal feeling for Horne, who carded six birdies

"Faith in Stubbs and Milller...": KL Rahul denies any death-over nerves after DC's win over RCB

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:34 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 18 (ANI): Following his side's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) stand-in skipper KL Rahul said that the plan was always to continue playing good cricketing shots and there were no nerves towards the end with Tristan Stubbs and David Miller out there in the middle during the death overs.

Down at 18/3 in powerplay courtesy a sensational bowling di

Udayan Mane's momentum fetches him maiden IGPL win by 7 shots in Joburg

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:33:17 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 18 (ANI): Udayan Mane finally got himself an IGPL Trophy, as he won the IGPL Invitational South Africa by a whopping seven-shot margin over the much-decorated Gaganjeet Bhullar at the iconic Royal Johannesburg's West Course.

Mane, who had at least a share of the lead from the first day, overcame the early blues when he bogeyed twice in the first four holes, after being bogey fre

Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma's record to become India's leading run-scorer in T20Is

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:40 GMT

Durban [South Africa], April 18 (ANI): Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming India's highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals during the first India vs South Africa Women's match of the five-match T20I series, at Durban, on Friday. Mandhana surpassed the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma's record for most T20I runs by an Indian batter.

Smriti Mandhana

SRH sign Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for David Payne in IPL 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:59:55 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 18 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have signed South African pacer Gerald Coetzee for the remainder of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, as a replacement for David Payne, who has been ruled out of the tournament after an ankle injury, according to a release.

Gerald Coetzee has played four Tests, 14 ODIs and 18 T20Is for South Africa and has 67 international

1st T20: Wolvaardt, Dercksen shine as South Africa Women outclass India in Durban by 6 wickets

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:30:12 GMT

Durban [South Africa], April 18 (ANI): Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen shine as South Africa beat India by six wickets in the first T20 on Saturday in Durban.

Wolvaardt laid the foundation for the chase with a composed half-century, before Chloe Tryon and Annerie Dercksen applied the finishing touches with a flurry of powerful strokes at the death.

Batting first, India posted a moderate target of 158

ADIF Stocktake Webinar Series - AI and Jobs in Africa: Opportunity or Disruption?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:10:30 GMT

ADIF Stocktake Webinar Series

AI and Jobs in Africa: Opportunity or Disruption?

Date: 26 February 2026 11:00-12:30 Hrs

Location: Online, via Zoom

At a glance: Over 200 participants from government, the private sector, academia, and development institutions gathered to examine w

Sanchez, Lula rally left-wing leaders in Spain amid far-right surge

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:54:58 GMT

SpanishPrime MinisterPedro SanchezandBrazil's PresidentLuiz Inacio Lula da Silvawill head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat todemocracyfrom thefar right.

The gathering comes as democratic institutions and values have faced growing threats around the globe from advancing authoritarian and far-right forces in the age of US PresidentDonald Trump.

Among t

South Africa's Parliament approves gov't spending budget

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:31 GMT

CAPE TOWN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday passed the Division of Revenue Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill, tabled by the finance minister in February as part of the national Budget.

According to a statement issued by Parliament on Tuesday night, the Division of Revenue Bill, which outlines how funds are shared across national, provincial an

South Africa's annual consumer inflation rises to 3.1 pct in March

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:29 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, April 22 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's annual consumer price inflation rose slightly to 3.1 percent in March from 3.0 percent in February, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday.

According to Stats SA, the main contributors to annual inflation were housing and utilities, food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as insurance and financial services. The consumer prices rose by 0.6 percent

South Africa receives mlns more FDM vaccines to boost national vaccination campaign

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:25 GMT

CAPE TOWN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- South Africa has received an additional shipment of two million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine as the country seeks to rein in outbreaks reported across all nine provinces.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture stated that the doses were received from Dollvet Biotechnology in Turkey and would be distributed to the provinces within the n

Middle East conflict affects tourist arrivals to South Africa: minister

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:45:26 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Tensions in the Middle East have led to an increase in jet fuel costs and affected international arrivals to South Africa, particularly those traveling through the Gulf region, an official said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a webinar on the state of readiness for Africa's Travel Indaba 2026, scheduled from May 11 to 14, South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said that

South Africa sees surge in malaria cases after heavy rains, flooding

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:15:29 GMT

CAPE TOWN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- South Africa has recorded an alarming increase in malaria cases following heavy rainfall and flooding, including in non-endemic provinces, health authorities said on Wednesday.

"Malaria cases have increased across parts of southern Africa following unusually heavy rainfall and recent flooding, creating more favorable conditions for mosquito breeding and malaria transmission," the

Interview: Language exchange remains key pillar in strengthening Africa-China ties, says expert

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:45:26 GMT

by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

JOHANNESBURG, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Language exchange is a cornerstone of deepening economic and political ties between Africa and China, said Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, an adjunct professor at Howard University's Center for African Studies.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Mnyandu said the growing teaching of the Chinese language in South Africa is playing an increasingly important role

Feature: Beneath Lesotho's highlands, Chinese steel giants drive ambitious cross-border water project

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:45:15 GMT

by Xinhua writers Hang Zebo and Bai Ge

MASERU, April 22 (Xinhua) -- In early autumn, the highlands of Lesotho still simmer beneath a relentless midday sun. In the mountainous Mokhotlong district, east of the capital Maseru, roads wind through peaks rising more than 2,000 meters above sea level. Halfway up a slope, deep inside a tunnel carved through solid rock, a 425-meter-long tunnel boring machine (TBM) is har

First black woman to represent S. Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:15:26 GMT

CAPE TOWN, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Cynthia Shange, the first black woman to represent South Africa at Miss World during apartheid, has died at the age of 76.

The multi-award-winning actress and model passed away in the early hours of Monday at a hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Province following an illness, her family confirmed.

Born in 1949 in Durban, Shange rose to prominence in the early 1970s when she became t

Tanzania to host 74th Miss World pageant in 2027

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:31 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania has secured the rights to host the 74th edition of Miss World in May 2027, in a move expected to boost tourism and raise the country's global profile, officials said on Monday.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Paul Makonda, who described the development as a major milestone for the East African nation.

South Africa's ruling party starts preparations for local gov't elections

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:15:18 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, April 20 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has begun preparations for the 2026 local government elections, as the South African Communist Party (SACP) has decided to contest independently.

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula made the remarks on Monday in Johannesburg while briefing the media on the party's local government action plan. He said the SACP had decided t

Interview: China's zero-tariff initiative removes hurdle for African exports, boosts export diversification, says S. African researcher

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:45:36 GMT

by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

JOHANNESBURG, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China's decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to products from African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with it removes a major obstacle for African exporters seeking access to the Chinese market and could reshape trade dynamics between the two sides, a South African researcher has said.

"It offers an opportunity for market diversific

Roundup: Chinese brands gain ground in South Africa's used car market, data shows

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:45:30 GMT

by Ntandoyenkosi Ncube

JOHANNESBURG, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automotive brands are rapidly strengthening their foothold in South Africa's pre-owned vehicle market, with new data revealing a notable shift in the competitive landscape during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026.

According to AutoTrader, year-on-year sales comparisons indicate that this growth is driven by competitive pricing, modern design,

Political violence in South Africa is driven by a power elite trying to establish dominance - new research

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:51:59 GMT

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For much of the past two decades, South Africa's recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding infrastructure and inadequate housing are the familiar explanations offered.

We are

Scientists map over 1,000 hidden coral reefs in northern Australia

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:15:13 GMT

SYDNEY, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have discovered and mapped over 1,000 previously uncharted coral reefs in northern Australia, vastly expanding known marine habitat in the region.

The reefs, stretching from Houtman Abrolhos in the state of Western Australia through to western Cape York in the state of Queensland, have until now been mostly invisible and overlooked in conservation and development planning,

Interview: China's zero-tariff policy set to boost African exports, support industrial growth, says S. African researcher

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:15:43 GMT

JOHANNESBURG, April 19 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff treatment for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing is expected to significantly expand market access for African exports and inject fresh momentum into Africa-China trade cooperation, a Johannesburg-based legal researcher has said.

"The removal of tariffs is expected to unlock growth across key sectors such as agriculture and ma

Feature: Music bridges cultures at Chinese singing contest in South Africa

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:45:23 GMT

CAPE TOWN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Young students from across Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, brought energy and enthusiasm to a celebration of Chinese culture on Saturday, as the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Town (CIUCT) staged its fifth Chinese Singing Competition, highlighting the idea that music can serve as a bridge between cultures.

As a special event marking this year's Intern

Economic Watch: Why multinationals still see China as a long-term industrial bet

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:15:25 GMT

XI'AN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- In an increasingly uncertain global economy, many multinational companies are still choosing to deepen their presence in China. They are attracted by a combination that remains difficult to match: a well-developed industrial chain, a vast market and a stable policy environment that continues to support foreign investment.

It also shows why companies long-established in China are not m

Youth Tourism Speech Competition Opens

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:37:41 GMT

Youth Tourism Speech Competition Opens

'Advance Bermudas Cruise Tourism Objectives'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:37 GMT

'Advance Bermudas Cruise Tourism Objectives'

Trump administration gives an update on its plans to overhaul air traffic control

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:34:39 GMT

Trump administration gives an update on its plans to overhaul air traffic control

Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art sees how 24 artists working across the country Yield Strength

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:32:18 GMT

Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art sees how 24 artists working across the country Yield Strength

Wife of Robbie Shepherd, musician Esma Shepherd, dies 85

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:59:44 GMT

Wife of Robbie Shepherd, musician Esma Shepherd, dies 85

All Hands On Deck- Buffalo Naval Park Announces "Nightmare Wharf" - Buffalo Rising

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:19:43 GMT

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Stage, Screen, and Sound- April Arts and Entertainment Picks - Buffalo Rising

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:16:41 GMT

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Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:09 GMT

Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives

Lineup announced for Camden Countys 2026 summer concert series NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:35:37 GMT

Lineup announced for Camden Countys 2026 summer concert series NBC10 Philadelphia

Fermanagh tourism earns high praise after visits from senior ministers

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:08:24 GMT

Fermanagh tourism earns high praise after visits from senior ministers

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:34:29 GMT

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Dursley music teacher Philip Anderson appears in court

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:05:57 GMT

Dursley music teacher Philip Anderson appears in court