Sunday 21 June 2026 - 14:00
Saturday 20 June 2026 - 12:30
Israel has announced that it is suspending all official contacts with the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, following controversy over remarks she allegedly made comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who stated that communication......
The president of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has made his first official state visit to Israel, marking a significant diplomatic milestone following Israel’s recent recognition of the territory as an independent state. The visit took place in Jerusalem on Sunday, where the Somaliland leader......
At least three people have been killed and 15 others injured following an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to a provisional toll reported by Lebanon’s Civil Defense and cited by national media sources. The strike hit a residential building in the Ghobeiry district, an area located in the densely populated......
After several weeks of military confrontations and unprecedented tensions in the Gulf, the United States and Iran appear to be nearing a compromise that could end their conflict. Officials from both countries have hinted that a preliminary text has been drafted and that a signature could occur in the coming days, paving the way for a broader......
Relations between Turkey and Israel have entered a new phase of tension as senior leaders from both countries exchanged sharp accusations amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. The latest diplomatic confrontation highlights the deep divisions that continue to shape regional politics and security debates. Turkish President Recep Tayyip......
Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, has warned that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a severe shock across global energy supply chains. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have destabilised one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Around 10% of......
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across the border immediately affects Turkey’s......
Gold and silver fell sharply to their lowest levels of 2026 after the United States carried out military strikes against Iran. The move followed a period of rising geopolitical tension in the Middle East and triggered a broad selloff across precious metals markets already sensitive to interest rate expectations. Gold futures dropped during......
United States President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were in the final stages of a potential agreement and suggested a deal could be reached within days. His remarks portrayed negotiations as close to completion, with no major obstacles remaining and rapid implementation possible once signed. Trump also claimed that key regional......
Oil prices fell to their lowest level in seven weeks after Iran and Israel announced a halt to their mutual attacks, easing fears of a wider regional disruption to energy supplies. The decline erased earlier gains triggered by renewed hostilities between the two sides, which had briefly pushed crude higher on concerns over supply risks in......
Marco Rubio played a decisive role in internal discussions that led Donald Trump to authorize Israeli military strikes against Iran following a wave of missile exchanges. The approval marked a shift from earlier public messaging that suggested restraint and diplomatic engagement. The decision came after high-level consultations involving US......
Asian equity markets advanced after Israel and Iran announced a halt to direct military strikes, easing fears that had driven volatility across global financial systems. The de-escalation offered investors a temporary relief from energy supply risks and geopolitical uncertainty that had weighed on sentiment in recent sessions. Major regional......
A new set of economic forecasts identifies an oil supply shock linked to tensions involving Iran as a leading inflation risk for the United States. The disruption centers on instability in global energy flows following conflict escalation in the Middle East and restricted maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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