Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US | US-Israel war on Iran News

Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US | US-Israel war on Iran News

Tehran, Iran – A public rift has emerged between Iran’s government and state television over how to portray the state of war and negotiations with the United States, as mediators try to nudge both countries towards diplomacy. The Government Information Council on Friday accused state broadcaster IRIB of “censorship” after parts of a speech by…

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South African court pauses impeachment process against president | Corruption News

South African court pauses impeachment process against president | Corruption News

The ‘Farmgate’ scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022. Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has won a court challenge temporarily halting a parliamentary impeachment process over misconduct allegations linked to the “Farmgate” scandal. The Western Cape High Court granted Ramaphosa…

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How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down | US-Israel war on Iran News

How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down | US-Israel war on Iran News

Maritime insurance prices have soared amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and are also rising for vessels traversing the Bab al-Mandeb, with both waterways – critical channels for the global economy – now theatres of war. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group announced a blockade of Saudi Arabian ports and ships in the Bab al-Mandeb…

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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests | Russia-Ukraine war News

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests | Russia-Ukraine war News

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests. Published On 21 Jul 202621 Jul 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Oleksandr Syrskyi as the country’s commander-in-chief, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead the military. The move came after six days of protests in the capital, Kyiv, sparked…

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