Iran
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Oil plunges, stocks jump as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices dropped over 10% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open, boosting stock markets and hopes for peace talks.
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Britain’s Starmer says he ‘won’t yield’ to Trump’s Middle East war threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he would not “yield” to pressure to join the Iran war after Trump threatens UK trade deal.
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Trump says Iran talks could resume within days
US President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week.
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Global food crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz standoff chokes agricultural inputs
ROME – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) issued a stark warning Monday, stating that the world is standing on the precipice of a “perfect storm.”…
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The hidden reach of crude oil: From fuel pumps to fertiliser and your phone
The Middle East war spikes crude oil prices, impacting fuel costs and widespread products, threatening food security and manufacturing globally.
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City responds to US Marines training controversy on Muizenberg beach
A US Marines fitness session with Cape Town Metro Police cadets in Muizenberg has sparked debate over legality, oversight and policing standards.
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Israel dismisses calls to extend US-Iran ceasefire to Lebanon
Israel vowed to continue strikes against Hezbollah, rejecting demands for a truce between the US and Iran be expanded to cover the war in Lebanon.
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US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country.
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Kyiv calls for Ukraine ceasefire after US-Iran truce
Ukraine has urged the US to pressure Russia into ending its invasion, saying Washington’s ceasefire with Iran demonstrated the success of American “decisiveness”.
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Oil prices drop sharply, Asian stocks rise after US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Asian stocks rose sharply and oil prices fell in early trade on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran temporarily reopening the vital…
