South African politician and President of the Economic Freedom Fighters [EFF] party, Julius Malema, has sent Ngizwe Mchunu an urgent legal demand regarding statements he made during a recent interview that were widely spread on social media and alleged to be defamatory. In a statement on April 29, 2026, Malema’s lawyers said Mchunu should issue
A South Korean appeals court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in prison. The court also found her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery and increased her earlier punishment. The Seoul High Court said Kim took part in manipulating a thinly traded stock together with several traders. It overturned part
Recent turbulence in the global oil market has once again highlighted how geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz directly affect energy pricing. When signs of disruption emerge, markets quickly react by driving up crude oil prices almost immediately. However, these reactions do not reflect the full impact, which unfolds over a longer period. In