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Iran and the US are set to engage in critical talks in Oman this Saturday, aiming to address Tehran's advancing nuclear programme amidst rising tensions. Disagreements over the nature of these negotiations could impact the future of international relations.
Quds Day is not just a symbolic event; it is a powerful reminder for freedom-loving individuals worldwide to unite.
Senator Marco Rubio responds to controversial claims about Donald Trump's campaign strategy, challenging assertions about 'white victimhood' and 'supremacist instinct' made in a Breitbart article featuring analysis by Rasool
According to a report US diplomatic and security officials have drafted a list of the countries targeted, with varied travel bans for three categories.
In the fields of cybersecurity and quantum computing, BRICS has become a powerful influence. These countries are upending the Western powers' long-standing technical domination by utilizing their combined strengths and encouraging cooperation, opening the door to a more safe and multipolar digital future.
The petrodollar system, which mandates that most oil transactions be made in U. S. dollars, has controlled the world oil market for decades. The dollar's standing as the world's reserve currency has been strengthened by this system, which has given the US a distinct kind of economic hegemony and enabled Washington to exercise considerable financial influence through tools like sanctions. But by lessening their reliance on the dollar, the BRICS countries are actively changing the global energy market.
Minister Nzimande and Iranian Ambassador Mehr aim to bolster science and technology ties between South Africa and Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals ambitious plans to transform international trade relations through tariffs, while announcing major banking deregulation initiatives and stricter Iran sanctions. The administration's economic vision focuses on protecting American interests and reforming financial oversight.
South Africa stands at a crucial crossroads, with its sovereignty and economic future hanging in the balance amid shifting global power dynamics. Dr Iqbal Survé explores the implications of the Trump administration's policies on the nation.
As BRICS nations face increasing Western pressure, the alliance must decide between maintaining military non-alignment or forming a robust defence pact. This analysis explores the strategic implications, challenges, and opportunities of enhanced security cooperation within BRICS, examining how it could reshape global power dynamics by 2025.
Iran’s strategic location makes it a vital hub for global trade corridors, connecting East and West through land, air, and maritime routes. Despite sanctions, its recent BRICS+ membership offers a pathway to economic resilience, enabling infrastructure development, de-dollarised trade, and stronger regional partnerships.
Tensions escalate as Israel maintains military presence at five strategic points in southern Lebanon, defying an agreed withdrawal deadline.
As Iran commemorates its 1979 revolution amid mass celebrations, President Pezeshkian launches a fierce rebuke of Donald Trump's renewed sanctions, highlighting the deepening rift between Tehran and Washington.
Donald Trump has called for a new 'verified nuclear peace agreement' with Iran, marking a departure from his previous hardline stance.
In a pivotal diplomatic move, Netanyahu heads to Washington for crucial ceasefire negotiations with Trump's administration, marking their first meeting since Trump's return to office. The talks aim to broker a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire while addressing Iran tensions and hostage releases, potentially reshaping Middle East dynamics.
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso's withdrawal from ECOWAS marks a significant shift in West African politics and trade relations.
Iran's supreme leader has made bold claims about Gaza's victory over Israel, as the recent ceasefire deal continues to hold. Speaking in Tehran, Khamenei praised Palestinian resistance while criticising American involvement, setting the stage for increased regional tensions amid ongoing peace efforts.
Hamas leadership arrives in Cairo for pivotal negotiations on the Gaza ceasefire deal, with discussions focussing on hostage releases and implementation of the 42-day truce agreement.
In a bold stance against US pressure, China reaffirms its commitment to BRICS cooperation as US President Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs over the bloc's currency plans. While Putin downplays immediate currency alternatives, Beijing emphasises the alliance's focus on mutual prosperity and global economic stability.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns that Iran's nuclear capabilities have grown 'dramatically' since 2021, with uranium enrichment reaching concerning levels. As Tehran accelerates its nuclear programme, Grossi calls for urgent dialogue between the Trump administration and Iran, describing it as 'absolutely indispensable' for progress.
Russia and Iran are set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement that will strengthen security cooperation in the Middle East. The historic 47-article agreement, to be signed by Presidents Putin and Pezeshkian, marks a significant shift in regional power dynamics and replaces a two-decade-old cooperation framework.
Thousands of fighters linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps paraded with heavy weapons and vehicles through the streets of Tehran on Friday, showing their readiness to face "threats".
US President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is intended to serve as a roadmap for President-elect Donald Trump's administration as it seeks to counter growing cooperation between main US adversaries - China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The inter-Syrian dialogue and political process in Syria after the stepping down of President Bashar Assad should take place without outside interference and in Damascus, the head of the Syrian opposition's Moscow Platform, Qadri Jamil.