U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Shehbaz Sharif say an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East could be signed soon. Pakistan announced that both sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and were preparing for an electronic signing, followed by technical-level discussions next week. Trump also claimed […]
ISTANBUL – Iran has criticised the United States after several members of its World Cup support staff were reportedly denied visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dispute emerged just days before the tournament begins on June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran’s players, who have been training in Antalya, […]
GAUTENG – President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa, where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment, economic cooperation and regional development. The visit includes official talks at the Union Buildings and a South Africa-Kenya Business Forum at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. The visit […]
LEBANON – Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire after reported US strikes hit targets near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran. Tehran’s foreign ministry called the attacks a “gross violation” of the truce, which has been in place for nearly seven weeks. The US, however, said the strikes were […]
MPUMALANGA- Ronald Lamola addressed the opening of the Southern African Development Community Foreign Ministers Retreat held at Kruger National Park, urging Southern African countries to strengthen unity and resilience amid rising global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. He warned that these pressures are contributing to higher food prices, inflation, and financial strain across the region, […]