Iran says “no tangible progress” made in talks as Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement

Iran says “no tangible progress” made in talks as Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement

  12:05 AM From inside Iran’s Evin Prison, journalist Reza Valizadeh pleads for medical help for him and other American captives In a recorded phone call from inside Iran’s Evin Prison, Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh made a plea to the U.S. government to obtain medical help for him and other Americans detained in Tehran’s notorious…

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Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming | News

Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming | News

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability. Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026 Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has dismissed claims that Tokyo is pursuing “new militarism” and accused China of rapidly expanding its military with limited transparency. China continues to increase…

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Rubio says “slight progress” in Iran peace talks, but rejects Strait of Hormuz “tolling system”

Rubio says “slight progress” in Iran peace talks, but rejects Strait of Hormuz “tolling system”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that it “would be lamentable” if a United Nations Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz didn’t pass, adding: “Let’s see if the United Nations still works.” The draft resolution, tabled by Bahrain, calls on Iran to immediately stop its attacks and threats against vessels in the…

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MultiChoice rejects anti-competitive claims over Altech deal

MultiChoice rejects anti-competitive claims over Altech deal

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against MultiChoice SA and Altech to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. Pay-TV giant MultiChoice has rejected allegations of wrongdoing in its set-top box deal with Altech, dismissing claims that the agreement was anti-competitive. This, after the Competition Commission yesterday referred a complaint against MultiChoice South Africa and Altech…

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Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

On 8 April, the GPU held an emergency meeting with stakeholders from the media industry and civil society organisations to discuss the new regulations. Those present agreed that introducing a controlled registration and accreditation system would grant the government and the regulatory authority unlawful and arbitrary powers to decide who can and cannot practise journalism….

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Starlink fires back after Namibia rejects licence bid

Starlink fires back after Namibia rejects licence bid

Starlink has hit back at Namibia’s decision to reject its licence application, calling the regulator’s characterisation of its non-compliance “misleading” and urging Namibians to request a formal appeal. In a statement published on its website, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX said it had made clear over the past three years its…

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Namibia rejects Starlink

Namibia rejects Starlink

Namibia has turned down applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum, a notice in the Southern African country’s government gazette showed. The notice, dated 23 March, did not say why Starlink’s applications were declined. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia could reconsider the decisions…

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