Ukraine seeks LNG imports from Mozambique while offering security support

US halts attacks on Iran infrastructure for five days

US-Israeli military campaign against Iran failed to trigger an expected popular uprising, while Kurdish militia plans collapsed and the government remains in power.

Iran missile strike hits Arad, injuring 88 and damaging homes near Dead Sea

US and Ukrainian negotiators met in Florida to revive stalled talks on ending the war with Russia, focusing on resolving outstanding issues for peace.

A Russian tanker damaged in a Mediterranean attack is drifting unmanned towards Libya carrying fuel and gas, raising concerns about potential explosion risks.

The UN’s International Maritime Organization urged a safe corridor in the Gulf to evacuate stranded vessels and seafarers, condemning Iran’s attacks and urging international coordination.

Iran offered safe passage for South African cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz and urged BRICS nations to oppose US-Israel aggression.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu visits the UK for the first state trip in decades, meeting King Charles III, British leaders, and the Nigerian diaspora.

Britain and Rwanda go to The Hague over unpaid migrant deal, with Rwanda seeking over £100 million and Britain disputing the claims.

Taliban say 408 killed in Kabul strike; Pakistan denies targeting civilians

Kenya’s foreign minister visits Russia under pressure to stop African recruitment while African governments balance diplomacy and families demand protection for citizens abroad.

An Israeli group secretly arranged flights evacuating hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa and Indonesia, raising humanitarian and political concerns.

Trump says countries reliant on Strait of Hormuz oil shipments must help secure the vital shipping route as the US pledges major support

Trump said he is not ready to make a deal with Iran, cited weak terms, and highlighted nuclear ambitions, military strikes, and Hormuz Strait security.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi offered mediation, condemned Iranian strikes, and urged immediate diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation in the Middle East crisis.

Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is likely alive but injured

Four men deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini under a controversial programme, with authorities preparing more arrivals while legal challenges continue.

South Africa summoned US Ambassador Brent Bozell after his remarks on racial policies and apartheid-era chants raised diplomatic tensions and sparked national outrage.

A US investigation found that a Tomahawk missile accidentally struck an Iranian school due to outdated data, killing civilians while targeting an adjacent base.

Iran says new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was lightly injured but remains active

Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted

Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader amid escalating conflict, and widespread casualties

Egypt called for a joint Arab force to address Iranian threats, urging dialogue and regional security measures amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.