Sharp disagreements among members of Iran’s negotiating team led them to abandon US talks in Islamabad and return to Tehran on April 11 following an order from Iran’s top security official, sources familiar with the deliberations told Iran International. The sources said that during Friday’s negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi showed … Continue reading “Iran negotiators ordered to return after internal rift over Islamabad talks”
“KILL THE BOER” CHANTS ERUPT OUTSIDE COURT AS Julius Malema SUPPORTERS FLOOD STREETS — SOUTH AFRICA HOLDS ITS BREATH: WILL TODAY REMAIN PEACEFUL OR SPIRAL INTO VIOLENCE IF A 15-YEAR SENTENCE IS HANDED DOWN? Hundreds — possibly thousands — of supporters linked to the Economic Freedom Fighters have taken to the streets near the East … Continue reading ““KILL THE BOER” CHANTS ERUPT OUTSIDE COURT AS Julius Malema SUPPORTERS FLOOD STREETS — SOUTH AFRICA HOLDS ITS BREATH: WILL TODAY REMAIN PEACEFUL OR SPIRAL INTO VIOLENCE IF A 15-YEAR SENTENCE IS HANDED DOWN?”
UKRAINE SIDELINED: Zelensky Says US Negotiators Have “No Time for Ukraine” Amid Iran WarUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that US peace negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are “constantly in talks with Iran” and have “no time for Ukraine,” in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF. US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine … Continue reading “UKRAINE SIDELINED: Zelensky Says US Negotiators Have “No Time for Ukraine” Amid Iran War”
“AU IS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE!” – RUTO BLASTS CONTINENTAL BODY IN SHOCK WARNING” Kenya’s President William Ruto has launched a striking critique of the African Union (African Union), warning that the body in its current form is incapable of guiding Africa into a stable and prosperous future. Speaking with unusually blunt language for a … Continue reading ““AU IS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE!” – RUTO BLASTS CONTINENTAL BODY IN SHOCK WARNING””
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Europe to play a more active role in pushing the United States toward an agreement, saying diplomacy remains the best way to resolve disputes, according to state media. In a call with France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian said Iran was ready to continue talks within international rules and that Europe … Continue reading “Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urges Macron, Europe to push US toward deal”
Iran Fires Back: “Numbers Will Outmatch Size” Warns Small Fleet Still a Threat Iran warned the United States that despite claims of heavy losses to its navy, its remaining fleet particularly fast attack boats—should not be underestimated. Officials signaled that sheer numbers could offset size and firepower, suggesting Iran is prepared to leverage swarm tactics … Continue reading “Iran Fires Back: “Numbers Will Outmatch Size” Warns Small Fleet Still a Threat”
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for the world not to be allowed to “revert to the law of the jungle” in his most substantive comments to date on Middle East security since the US and Israeli attack on Iran plunged the region into conflict six weeks ago. Xi — who has largely left China’s response … Continue reading “Xi Jinping lays out “four proposals” for Middle East peace”
By Kellys Kaunda TRUMP VS THE POPE – WHEN THEOLOGY CLASHES WITH POLITICS US President Donald Trump has described Pope Leo XIV as “Weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy”. He told him to “concentrate on being a great pope”. Further he says he is “not a fan of the Pope”. When Trump threatened … Continue reading “TRUMP VS THE POPE – WHEN THEOLOGY CLASHES WITH POLITICS”
FRESH CLAIM EMERGES OVER UPND’S FOUNDING WITH NDOLA POLITICIAN SAYING HE IS PARTY CO-FOUNDERA fresh claim has emerged regarding the founding of the ruling UPND, with Ndola-based politician Stewart Zimba alleging he is the co-founder of the party. Mr. Zimba has told Phoenix News that he worked closely with the late Anderson Mazoka at Bolt … Continue reading “FRESH CLAIM EMERGES OVER UPND’S FOUNDING WITH NDOLA POLITICIAN SAYING HE IS PARTY CO-FOUNDER”
ELON MUSK CALLS PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RACIST — STARLINK WAR EXPLODES IN SOUTH AFRICA Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a South Africa-born billionaire, has launched a direct attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government accusing it of blocking his satellite internet company Starlink from operating in South Africa simply because he is not Black. Musk … Continue reading “ELON MUSK CALLS PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RACIST — STARLINK WAR EXPLODES IN SOUTH AFRICA”