Middle East war
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US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as hopes for quick peace deal fade
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes on American bases across the Gulf.
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Israel strikes Lebanon hours after conditional ceasefire agreement announced
Israel launched strikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday just hours after Israeli and Lebanese envoys announced they had agreed to a conditional ceasefire.
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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran, dealing a political blow to President Donald Trump
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Drone strikes close Kuwait airport as Iran and US clash in Gulf
A drone strike on a passenger terminal at Kuwait’s international airport wounded several people on Wednesday, as Iranian and US forces traded attacks in the Gulf.
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US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base
The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base.
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Iran says low possibility of return to war with US
Iran said that a return to war with the US was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack.
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The fuel honeymoon is over as government ends fuel levy relief
South African motorists face renewed financial pressure at the pumps as National Treasury confirmed it will phase out fuel levy relief measures introduced to cushion consumers from soaring fuel prices.
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DA proposes scrapping Road Accident Fund levy to cut fuel prices permanently
The Democratic Alliance urges the removal of the Road Accident Fund levy, citing corruption and inefficiency, and proposes alternative solutions.
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Rising fuel prices drive higher inflation, consumers feel the pinch
South Africa’s CPI rose to 4% in April, mainly due to fuel price hikes, impacting transport costs and airfares significantly.
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No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
Iran has demanded the release of frozen assets and an end to US naval blockades after the US rejected Tehran’s terms for peace negotiations.
