Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting
Israeli strikes have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.
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US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the House, Republicans Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett, and Warren Davidson joined a united front from Democrats to pass Wednesday’s resolution. Democrat Jared Golden of Maine, who had previously voted against similar measures, gave his support this time.
Africa: How Africa Can Halt the ‘New Wave’ of Coups
Coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, an attempted coup in Benin: Africa has had a turbulent 2025. Why have coups become so frequent? Two coups and one foiled coup within eight weeks constitute a new dimension even for Africa’s recent history. In October, the military in Madagascar deposed the president after weeks of protests. Then in November, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau deposed…
Syria presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south
The Syrian presidency says it will deploy a new force to halt the deadly sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in the south of the country. Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s office urged “all parties to exercise restraint”, amid reports of renewed fighting near the city of Suweida on Friday. More than 700 people…
Africa: Trump Tariffs Halt Salt Exports to U.S. …Namibia Turns to Africa
Walvis Bay — Walvis Bay Salt Holdings has strengthened its foot hold in Africa after shifting away from the United States (US) market following fresh tariffs introduced earlier this year by US president Donald Trump. The tariffs brought Namibia’s largest salt producer and exporter to the US to a complete standstill. Walvis Bay Salt Holdings…
Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply
Kyiv has warned that an interruption of US weapons shipments will encourage Russia to prolong the war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. On Tuesday the White House said it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine. The decision was taken “to put America’s interests first” following a defence department review of US…
RFK Jr.’s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a “travesty and a nightmare,” experts warn
Johannesburg — Every four years, representatives to the global alliance of governments, pharmaceutical makers, United Nations agencies and philanthropic organizations known as Gavi, which helps get vaccines to people who need them, meet to lock in new funding pledges. Just as this year’s meeting in Brussels was drawing to a close on Wednesday, U.S. Health Secretary…