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The Namibian
The New York Times reported that Trump has wavered on acting on Saudi request for help
“Trump has wavered for weeks over whether to act on a Saudi request for help in fighting the Houthis, the New York Times reported on Monday.”
Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General AssemblyThe Namibian
The New York Times published investigation based on leaked tax information revealing Trump paid only $750 in federal taxes in 2016
“Just before the 2020 presidential election, which Trump lost, the leaked information formed the basis of a New York Times investigation that revealed he paid only $750 in federal income taxes the year he won his presidency in 2016, and no taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years.”
US judge voids Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax auditsNew Era
The New York Times has reported that preliminary findings of a US military investigation indicate that a US Tomahawk cruise missile hit the school due to a targeting mistake
“The New York Times has reported that the preliminary findings of a US military investigation indicate that a US Tomahawk cruise missile hit the school due to a targeting mistake.”
US Democrats file impeachment articles against HegsethThe Namibian
The New York Times tallied more than 500 ballistic missiles launched by Iran
“It has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles so far, according to a New York Times tally.”
The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea – and it's sparking uneaseThe Namibian
The New York Times documented Egypt bombing RSF targets with Turkish combat drones
“Egypt has begun bombing RSF supply convoys and other targets with a powerful model of Turkish combat drone from a remote airstrip near its south-western border with Sudan, according to investigations carried out by the New York Times and the Reuters News agency – something on which Cairo has not commented.”
The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fightingThe Namibian
The New York Times published an article quoting the author about Operation Prosper in 2019
“In 2019, I was quoted in a New York Times article about Operation Prosper, where the SANDF was deployed in a similar fashion to the Cape's worst-affected gang areas.”
Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the SANDF is deeply flawed. Here’s whyThe Namibian
The New York Times quoted Hamas leaders saying their attack was what they wanted
“The New York Times quotes Hamas leaders as saying their attack on the Israeli settlers and the Zionist government's response was exactly what they wanted.”
Israel, US Have Lost Their Moral CompassThe Namibian
The New York Times reported that Twitter had cut a music licensing deal over US$100 million per year
“According to The New York Times, and the unnamed employees at the company it cites, the company had cut a music licensing deal that would amount to over US$100 million (about N$1,8 billion) per year, with the Times later reporting the deal had come to a standstill in the excitement of Musk's purchase.”
Twitter could take billion-dollar hit from music industryG7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Argentina faced widespread criticism for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, with commentators describing their performance as "petty, petulant and distasteful." Argentines counter that they are passionate rather than arrogant, and say they are accustomed to being criticized.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A US District Judge has voided a legal agreement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and created a $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund. The judge ruled the underlying lawsuit was filed for an improper purpose and referred a Trump lawyer to state authorities over potential ethics violations.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
TikTok has restricted its experimental AI-generated video descriptions after the feature produced absurd errors, such as describing a video of dancer Charli D'Amelio as "a collection of various blueberries with different toppings." The AI overviews will now only be used to identify products shown in videos.
12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
House Democrats led by Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of waging war on Iran without congressional approval and committing war crimes including attacks on civilians and a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The impeachment has slim chances of passing due to the Republican majority in the House.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, after announcing a "miraculous" rescue of a wounded American airman from inside Iran. The escalating conflict has engulfed the Middle East, prompted Iran to largely block the vital oil and gas conduit, and drawn international concern including a papal call for peace.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The US is moving parts of its Thaad anti-missile system from South Korea to the Middle East amid the Israel-Iran conflict, reportedly to bolster defences as Iranian strikes strain weapons inventory. The redeployment has prompted South Korea's president to publicly oppose the move, citing concerns for Seoul's deterrence capability, while China reiterated its longstanding opposition to Thaad's presence in the region.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Almost three years into Sudan's conflict between the military-led government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a recent commercial flight to Khartoum signals potential normalcy, but the underlying causes of the war remain unresolved. Both sides view the conflict as existential, foreign powers continue supplying weapons, and analysts warn that without comprehensive mediation addressing root causes—including demilitarisation, constitutional reform, and accountability for war crimes—the conflict could drag on for decades and potentially splinter the nation.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sudan's civil war has intensified in the gold and oil-rich Kordofan region, with near-daily drone attacks killing civilians and shaping the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Both sides are accused of strikes on civilian infrastructure, and the fighting threatens to widen into a regional conflict as fighting spreads to the Blue Nile region.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that President Ramaphosa's decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) against gangsterism on the Cape Flats is flawed because the underfunded military cannot address root causes of crime, the 2019 deployment strategy already failed, and the move diverts scarce resources from the military's core mandate.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →