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IRAN'S WORLD CUP PARTICIPATION IN JEOPARDY AMID ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT.
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, with just 100 days remaining until the tournament kicks off in North America, the …
InternationalSix Americans Detained in Iran as US-Israel Strikes Heighten Fears of Political Retaliation
At least six American citizens or lawful permanent residents have been detained by Iran, according to advocacy groups, heightening concerns that they – along …
InternationalU.S. Sanctions Rwanda Defence Forces, Four Senior Officials Over Alleged Support to M23 in DRC
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and four of its senior officials for allegedly supporting, training, and fighting …
InternationalMugabe Son’s House Shooting Accused to Seek Bail Amid Missing Firearm Controversy
Zimbabwean nationals Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze are set to seek bail at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.The two made a brief appearance …
InternationalKenya Explains Stance on the Iran -US war.
Kenya has formally clarified its position on the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, stating that it will not take …
InternationalThree U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles Downed by Friendly Fire in Kuwait
Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air-defense systems in a friendly-fire incident that occurred around 11:03 p.m. …
InternationalRUTO CONDEMNS MISSILE STRIKES ON GULF REGION, CALLS FOR DE-ESCALATION.
President William Ruto has strongly condemned the missile strikes targeting American bases in the Gulf region, stating that the regionalisation of the conflict poses …
InternationalIsraeli Defense Minister Says Khamenei Was Killed in the “Opening Blow” of Military Operation Against Iran
Jerusalem / Tehran / Global: In a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly …
InternationalIranians React to Khamenei’s Death: Hope, Fear, Joy and Sorrow Across a Nation Divided
As word spread on February 28–March 1, 2026 that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint U.S.–Israeli military operation, Iranians’ …
InternationalA Long and Contested Rule: Who Was Ali Khamenei?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became Iran’s Supreme Leader in 1989, succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini shortly after the founder of the Islamic Republic died. The Supreme …