Middle East
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Middle East war enters third week as Iran rejects US talks
Iran’s foreign minister has rejected the prospect of negotiations with the United States as the war in the Middle East entered its third week.
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Week three of the Middle East war sets in with intense missile strikes and regional clashes
Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, missile attacks spread across the region and countries rushed to evacuate citizens.
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Middle East war rages into second week: Witness describes explosion over Dubai Airport
The Dubai Media Office described “a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception” in a post on X, but also denied reports circulating.
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Ramaphosa calls for dialogue amid Middle East tensions
President Ramaphosa urges dialogue over military action as Middle East tensions escalate, calling for diplomatic solutions and international law compliance.
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Israel strikes Gaza in deadliest night since ceasefire
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories – Israel launched massive airstrikes across Gaza following the death of a soldier, marking the deadliest night of bombing since a U.S.-brokered truce took effect three…
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More than 100 NGOs warn of ‘mass starvation’ spreading across Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza.
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Fuel prices set to rise at midnight due to unrest in the Middle East
Consumers are in for another blow when significant fuel price increases take effect at midnight tonight, hitting diesel users particularly hard with hikes of up to 84 cents per litre.…
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Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks
TEHRAN, IRAN – Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict “serious” damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic’s nuclear facilities, as the Iran-Israel war entered its 11th day…
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The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on South Africa’s economy
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East has once again highlighted the fragility of global markets and the interconnectedness of geopolitical tensions with South Africa’s economic…
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Iran strikes Israel as Trump weighs US involvement
JERUSALEM – Iran launched a fresh salvo of missiles at Israel on Thursday, with a hospital reported hit, as President Donald Trump warned he was weighing US military action in…
