The Peninsula Times - News from Johannesburg, South Africa and the world, daily around the clock

US threatens to quit Russia-Ukraine effort unless 'concrete proposals'
BRICS members blast rise of 'trade protectionism'
BRICS members blast rise of 'trade protectionism'

China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz.

April 29, 2025

RECENT NEWS

Trump praises Bezos as Amazon denies plan to display tariff cost
Trump praises Bezos as Amazon denies plan to display tariff cost

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos "did the right thing" by stopping a plan to show consumers how much US tariffs add to each price tag.

April 29, 2025

France to tax small parcels from China amid tariff fallout fears
France to tax small parcels from China amid tariff fallout fears

France will from next year impose a handling tax for every small parcel sent from China sent by platforms such as Shein and Temu, a minister said Tuesday.

April 29, 2025

Hong Kong releases former opposition lawmakers jailed for subversion
Hong Kong releases former opposition lawmakers jailed for subversion

Several former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed in the city's largest national security case were released on Tuesday after over four years in prison, the first among dozens convicted last year to regain their freedom.

April 29, 2025

RECENT NEWS

Maximum respect for Barca but no fear: Inter's Inzaghi
Maximum respect for Barca but no fear: Inter's Inzaghi

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said he and his team respect Barcelona but are not afraid of them, ahead of their Champions League semi-final duel on Wednesday.

April 29, 2025

RECENT NEWS

Djokovic to miss Italian Open
Djokovic to miss Italian Open

Record 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will not take part in the Italian Open in Rome from May 7-18, tournament organisers announced Tuesday.

April 29, 2025