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Macron to host G7 leaders call on Iran crisis, energy prices
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (209+ words) PARIS, March 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will convene a call with leaders of the Group of Seven on Wednesday to discuss the Iran crisis and rising energy prices, the French president's office said. The talks come as G7 governments weigh…...
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (154+ words) JOHANNESBURG, March 4 (Reuters) - South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town. "South Africa is always ready…...
In new flip, Trump attacks UK on base deal as US mulls Iran attack
2+ week, 6+ day ago (549+ words) President Donald Trump, shifting his tone yet again, warned Britain on Wednesday not to "give away" a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vital if the United States attacks Iran. Trump, who is considering strikes on the Islamic…...
As envoys recalled, what's driving Israel-South Africa rupture?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) South Africa has expelled the Israeli charge d'affaires, deepening the diplomatic crisis between the two countries. As envoys recalled, what's driving Israel-South Africa rupture? Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor reporting. Create an account…...
South Africa and Israel expel envoys in deepening feud
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) South Africa ordered Israel's top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours on Friday, citing a "series of violations" and prompting the Israeli government to expel Pretoria's own diplomatic representative. Ties between the nations are already strained by South Africa's…...
South Africa probes Iran's role in BRICS+ naval drills
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (153+ words) JOHANNESBURG, Jan 16 (Reuters) - South Africa's defence ministry said on Friday that Minister Angie Motshekga had launched an inquiry into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. The defence ministry said in…...
South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (335+ words) South Africa's defence minister has ordered an inquiry into reports of Iran's participation in navy exercises, apparently against the instructions of the president, the ministry said Friday. The probe comes after the United States sharply criticised the past week's drills,…...
Ugandans, Iranians turn to Dorsey's messaging app Bitchat in web crackdowns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (558+ words) By Harshita Mary Varghese, Jaspreet Singh and Aditya Soni Jan 14 (Reuters) - A little-known offline messaging app launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has emerged as a key lifeline for Ugandans cut off from the internet ahead of a contentious election…...
China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (263+ words) JOHANNESBURG, Jan 10 (Reuters) - China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters on Saturday in what the host country described as a BRICS Plus operation to "ensure the safety of shipping and maritime economic…...
Numerous teenagers among the dead in Swiss bar blaze, police say
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (278+ words) ZURICH, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday. Police in Valais said they had identified 16 more…...