This year marks 32 years since we chose a path of democracy. Today, we must resist the urge to turn inward, but continue to work for regional integration.

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

Reaching South Africa’s R1-trillion infrastructure goal requires essential private investment. Instead of isolated assets, capital must target resilient, connected networks. This strategy offers long-term, income-oriented returns and effectively supports the real economy.

Air fryers are gaining popularity in South African kitchens as households look for ways to cut electricity costs, but do they really deliver meaningful savings? While they use less power and cook faster than conventional ovens, experts say the real impact on monthly bills depends on how they’re used and may be more modest than many expect.

A US Army soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been charged with making $400 000 ‌by betting on the removal of the ousted Venezuelan leader, the Justice Department said.

Recent media reports about Cape Town’s ‘groundwater crisis’ misrepresent the issue, as a closer look reveals flawed methodologies and limited data used in the studies.

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands, a U.S. official told Reuters.

South Korea’s national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with Washington required careful management, according to media reports.

Thailand’s Supreme Court said on Friday that 44 current and former opposition lawmakers will go on trial over an attempt to amend a law that protects the monarchy from criticism, in another blow to the country’s progressive movement.

The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue.