Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country’s apartheid past. Source link

The new U.S. ambassador to South Africa was summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies, the South African foreign minister said Wednesday, as a diplomatic rift continues JOHANNESBURG — The new U.S. ambassador to South Africa was summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies, the South African foreign minister said Wednesday,...

The war in Iran could raise global food prices as the conflict disrupts fertilizer shipments through one of the world’s most critical trade routes. While energy markets have focused on oil supply risks, analysts say threats to fertilizer supply chains through the Straight of Hormuz may also bring long-term economic issues through food inflation. “Beyond...

As the U.S. military expands its use of AI tools to pinpoint targets for airstrikes in Iran, members of Congress are calling for guardrails and greater oversight of the technology’s use in war. Two people with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, confirmed the military is using AI systems from...

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC’s international editor. Source link

JOHANNESBURG — Soldiers were deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city on Wednesday after the president announced plans to use the army in several provinces in Africa’s leading economy to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining. Soldiers were seen in the Johannesburg suburb of Riverlea in the first major deployment since...