US Presidential candidate Nikki Haley earns major endorsement boost

US Presidential candidate Nikki Haley earns major endorsement boost

A major political network is backing Nikki Haley's bid for the White House, a huge boost for the woman aiming to become the first female Republican Party nominee to run for US President. In announcing its support, the 'Americans for Prosperity Action' group, founded by the influential billionaire Koch brothers, says leading Republican contender Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden "will only further perpetuate the country's downward spiral." Benji […]

November 29, 2023 4

Business / Economics

U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year’s numbers during Cyber Monday

U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts. That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend. Our U.S correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

November 28, 2023 8

South Africa

Suspect charged over shooting of Palestinian students in US

A man has appeared in court following the shooting of three Palestinian college students in the US state of Vermont. Suspect Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Saturday and his apartment was searched. He's been charged with three counts of second-degree attempted murder, and is being held without bail. Eaton has pleaded not guilty. Sally Patterson has more.

November 28, 2023 12

Science & Technology

North Korea launches first military spy satellite

North Korea has successfully launched its first military spy satellite into space from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the launch, claiming that the Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite is now in orbit. The development raises concerns as it could provide North Korea with an unprecedented ability to monitor the military activities of the United States and South Korea.

November 23, 2023 15

World

North Korea criticizes US arms sale to Japan, S Korea

North Korea is denouncing the United States for approving the sale of weaponry to Japan and South Korea. Seoul is planing to buy sidewinder missiles and Tokyo about 400 tomahawk missiles as the countries look to boost military assertiveness. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 20, 2023 7