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Middle East War: Israel retaliates against France

RT News|Updated

Israel’s Defence Ministry has announced retaliatory steps against France after US President Donald Trump openly criticised the European NATO member for refusing to allow access to its airspace for arms shipments being delivered to the Middle East.

The price the US is paying for underestimating Iran

RT News|Updated

The United States desperately needs a decisive victory in its war

Oil slips as report says Trump willing to end war: Latest developments in the Middle East

AFP|Updated

Oil prices have fallen as Donald Trump signals a willingness to end the Iran war, despite threats to Iran's oil infrastructure. As global markets react, what does ...

Middle East conflict: Recent US-Israeli strikes and implications for regional stability

AFP|Updated

US-Israeli strikes in Bandar Khamir escalate tensions in the Middle East, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards retaliating and regional powers responding. Explore the ...

Humanitarian aid sailboats arrive in Cuba after dramatic journey

AFP|Updated

After a tense search-and-rescue operation, two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid successfully reached Havana, bringing hope and support to a crisis-hit Cuba amidst ...

Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites

AFP|Updated

The US President has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were " going very well"

California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

AFP|Updated

Jurors further found that both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud, a finding that sets the stage for a separate punitive damages phase.

What we know about Trump's 'talks' with Iran

AFP|Updated

An explainer on what is known so far regarding US President Donald Trump's 'talks' with Iran.

Tony Forbes criticises Madlanga Commission for airing AKA's murder footage

Se-Anne Rall|Updated

Tony Forbes has publicly condemned the Madlanga Commission for broadcasting footage of his son, Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes' murder, during a recent testimony, calling ...

Lufthansa, Cathay extend Mideast flight suspensions due to war

AFP|Updated

German aviation giant Lufthansa and Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific have extended flight suspensions to destinations across the Middle East due to the war.

Iran denies Trump talks, fires new wave of missiles at Israel

AFP|Updated

Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, coinciding with US President Donald Trump's claims of 'very good' talks to end the conflict, despite Tehran's ...

WATCH: Doja Cat calls South Africa ‘special’ following emotional debut concert

Lutho Pasiya|Updated

Doja Cat's debut concert in South Africa was filled with emotion as she connected deeply with her audience, expressing gratitude for their warm welcome and celebrating ...

The Long Shadow of Apartheid: The Unfinished Justice

Katarzyna Zdunczyk and Zaid Kimmie|Updated

As we observe Human Rights Day, we honour the victims of the Sharpeville massacre and reflect on the ongoing quest for justice in South Africa. Why have so many ...

Watch VideoWhat about The Hand of God? Gary Neville slams Caf Afcon decision

Michael Sherman|Updated

Gary Neville suggests England should be awarded the 1986 World Cup trophy following Senegal’s recent Afcon title revocation due to a successful appeal by Morocco, ...

Global powers pledge Strait of Hormuz escort as 20,000 seafarers stranded

AFP|Updated

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said they were ready " to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait ...

Israel strikes Tehran again as Netanyahu says Iran is being decimated

AFP|Updated

The Iranian capital, under near daily bombardment since a joint US-Israeli attack started the war on February 28, was hit by strikes the Israeli military said were ...

South Africa backs UN Charter, urges peaceful resolution as Iran tensions escalate

Xinhua|Updated

South Africa has urged the peaceful resolution of global disputes under the UN Charter, warning that escalating tensions involving Iran risk wider instability.

How the oil shock is jeopardising South Africa’s economic recovery

Nicola Mawson|Updated

South Africa’s fragile economic recovery is facing fresh risks as the war involving Iran sends oil prices surging, raising the prospect of record fuel increases, ...

‘I cannot in good conscience support the war’: Counterterrorism head Joseph Kent resigns over Iran war

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Joseph Kent resigns as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing moral objections to the US war in Iran and urging a critical reassessment of ...

Who is Ali Larijani, Iran's national security chief killed by Israel

AFP|Updated

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani was " eliminated last night", although this has not been confirmed by Iran.