China urges Iran and US to resume dialogue and peaceful negotiations
China calls on Iran and the US to resume peace talks and settle disputes through diplomacy, urging a return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
China calls on Iran and the US to resume peace talks and settle disputes through diplomacy, urging a return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Donald Trump rejected Iran's seven-day truce offer but said he expects more indirect talks next week amid ongoing US-Iran tensions at the UN.
Families of Israelis killed or abducted on October 7 have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of enabling the Hamas massacre through years of deliberate policies that preserved the group’s rule. A 12 page dossier unveiled on Tuesday argues the atrocity was no simple intelligence failure but the product of choices...
United States forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Saturday, 5 September 2026, after Iranian ballistic missiles were launched toward two US Navy warships in the Persian Gulf, according to US Central Command. One vessel was hit approximately six nautical miles off Kharg Island, Iran’s principal oil export hub,...
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to commercial shipping as of 14 August 2026, with transit volumes severely depleted following the ongoing conflict that began on 28 February 2026. Global energy markets continue to face volatility as the United States and Iran maintain conflicting positions regarding authority over the...
A United States Navy MH-60 helicopter disabled the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship M/V Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman on August 11, 2026, by firing two Hellfire missiles into its engine room. The strike followed the vessel’s refusal to heed repeated warnings to stop as it attempted to bypass the...
A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman late on 3 August 2026, leaving one crew member missing. The incident occurred as conflicting reports emerged regarding the state of diplomatic communication between the United States and Iran amidst the...
United States President Donald Trump signalled a potential escalation in the ongoing military conflict with Iran, stating that the US intends to hit the nation “very hard.” Speaking during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on 31 July 2026, President Trump suggested that continued military pressure would eventually force Iran...
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, for a 90-minute discussion primarily focused on Iran and its ongoing nuclear programme. Representing the first in-person dialogue between the two leaders since the commencement of joint U.S.-Israeli military operations...
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed a temporary pause in military strikes against Iran to facilitate space for diplomatic negotiations. The American leader warned on 27 July 2026 that this reprieve is conditional and that he would authorise a return to significant military force should current discussions not yield...
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi Arabian commercial oil tankers, the Encelia and the Layla, in the Red Sea on 23 July 2026. Saudi Arabia’s state news agency confirmed that the Encelia caught fire during the assault, though officials reported no casualties among the...
The United States military has conducted eight consecutive nights of airstrikes against targets in Iran, following a fatal missile and drone attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of two American service members. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the ongoing operations remain focused...
The United States and Iran are embroiled in a intensifying military conflict, marking the sixth day of renewed hostilities as of 16 July 2026. The fighting follows the collapse of a June ceasefire agreement, with the primary theatre of engagement centering on dominance over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical...
A fundraising concert titled ‘Notes from Exile on Mandela Day’ is scheduled to take place at the Rondebosch United Church in Cape Town on 18 July 2026. The event is dedicated to raising funds to restore the music studio and instruments of Palestinian composer Mahmoud Abuwarda, who is currently living...
The United States military conducted strikes against Iranian targets for the third consecutive night as of Monday, 13 July 2026, following a violent escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Two United Arab Emirates oil tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck by Iranian cruise missiles, resulting in one confirmed...
Two Emirati-flagged supertankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck and disabled by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz on 14 July 2026. The incident resulted in the death of one Indian crew member, with eight others injured, including four who remain...
Two Emirati oil tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck by Iranian cruise missiles on 14 July 2026 while navigating the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz. The attack resulted in the death of one Indian crew member and left eight others—six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals—injured...
Global energy markets experienced significant volatility on Sunday, 13 July 2026, as renewed missile and drone strikes between the United States and Iran intensified the ongoing conflict surrounding the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Following the exchange of fire, Brent crude oil prices climbed by approximately 3.3%, reaching $78.48 per barrel...
Iranian authorities announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 13 July 2026, citing national security concerns for the sudden move. The declaration has caused global oil prices to surge as markets react to the potential disruption of one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. Regional And International...
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have exploded into open hostility after Donald Trump publicly branded Iranian leaders scum and vicious violent people during a fiery NATO summit address in Türkiye. The verbal assault triggered a sharp rebuke from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who took to social media to defend his...
A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, the Al Rekayyat, sustained damage to its engine room after being struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. While industry sources initially flagged concerns regarding a risk of explosion, safety reports confirm that the vessel’s LNG...
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted offensive strikes against more than 80 targets in Iran on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in response to attacks on three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The military operation targeted Iranian air defence systems, command-and-control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities,...
The head of a UN inquiry commission has declared that Israeli military actions in Gaza constitute a targeted campaign against children that demands international prosecution. Justice S. Muralidhar, chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territory, delivered these explosive findings in an exclusive interview...
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended a humanitarian operation to evacuate stranded seafarers and cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, announced on Thursday, 25 June 2026, follows a reported attack on a merchant ship near the coast of Oman earlier the same day....
United States Vice President JD Vance confirmed on 22 June 2026 that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened to energy shipments following a diplomatic breakthrough in Switzerland. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan supported the negotiations, setting up a communication line to guarantee the safe passage of global energy supplies...
China has publicly urged the United States and Iran to maintain the current momentum of their high-level negotiations following the conclusion of initial talks held in Switzerland. The appeal, issued by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on 22 June 2026, encourages both nations to continue concerted efforts toward reaching...
Iran and the United States have concluded high-level negotiations in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, reaching an agreement on a 60-day roadmap designed to steer both nations toward a final diplomatic deal. The talks, which officially ended on Sunday, 22 June 2026, establish a framework for ongoing engagement as the parties attempt to...
The United Nations has formally called on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to abandon a planned military assault on El Fasher in North Darfur, citing the risk of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The demand follows reports of a significant buildup of RSF troops on the outskirts of the city, which...
Israel and Hezbollah officially entered into a ceasefire at 4:00 p.m. local time on 19 June 2026, following a violent escalation that left 47 people dead in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers killed. The truce was brokered by the United States and Qatar, with critical participation from Iran, to prevent...
US President Donald Trump has stated that the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran is not final, warning that the United States will resume military strikes if Iran fails to comply with the terms of the agreement. The warning follows a preliminary deal reached on 14 June 2026, aimed...