Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has returned to the United States following a trip to China, marking the first time a representative has spoken on her behalf since Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized more than three weeks ago. A spokesperson for Chao stated on Tuesday that the trip was long-planned to support family philanthropic … Read more
Thailand’s shrimp export industry faces a critical supply-chain disruption following a Malaysian ban on five shrimp species that took effect on June 1. The suspension, prompted by alleged safety concerns, has frozen trade worth tens of millions of dollars and forced local producers to slash prices by up to 30 baht (90 US cents) per … Read more
The Gqeberha community is mourning the loss of 54-year-old Henry Swartz and his 27-year-old colleague, Hussain Jbonomau, following a fatal incident at a dairy farm in Humansdorp on Wednesday. The two men, both employees of Northfield Engineering, were performing technical work at Brandkop Boerdery when the tragedy occurred. Police were alerted to an emergency involving … Read more