UK ‘strongly’ wants to see ceasefire extended to Lebanon: FM
London – Britain’s foreign minister said Thursday the UK “strongly” wanted to see Lebanon included in the ceasefire in... Read more
9 Apr
US stays locked in: Donald Trump warns of stronger strikes if Iran deal fails
Washington – US President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed... Read more
9 Apr
Middle East Update: Mourning, missiles and a wobbling truce
Paris – The latest developments in the Middle East war: Lebanon declares day of mourning Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf... Read more
9 Apr
Rand revs up as US-Iran ceasefire puts dollar in reverse
Cape Town – The South African rand surged more than 2% in early trade on Wednesday, reaching its strongest... Read more
8 Apr
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce
Washington – The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s... Read more
8 Apr
US-Iran truce: what we know
Washington – The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday in an 11th-hour bid to... Read more
8 Apr
‘Total and complete victory’: Trump hails Iran ceasefire deal — but questions remain
Washington – US President Donald Trump spoke briefly with AFP by telephone on Tuesday after announcing a two-week ceasefire... Read more
8 Apr
Middle East Latest: US, Iran and Israel agree to two-week ceasefire
Paris – The latest developments in the Middle East war: Trump says US will help with traffic in Hormuz... Read more
8 Apr
Middle East Latest: Missiles, messages, mayhem as Israel–Iran clash escalates
Paris – The latest developments in the Middle East war: Second Philippine national killed A second Philippine national has... Read more
7 Apr
Trump’s ‘hell’ warning ignites fresh wave of Iran strikes
Tehran – Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened “devastating” retaliation, after US President... Read more
6 Apr
