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Trump claims Iranian negotiators fear being killed as he insists talks are underway
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian officials involved in alleged talks with Washington fear for their lives, claiming they risk being “killed by their own side” if their role becomes public. Speaking to Republican lawmakers in Congress, Trump reiterated his assertion that Iran is engaged in discussions […]
Israel says it carried out large-scale strikes across Iran as conflict intensifies
Edited By: Aya Selene The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out “large-scale strikes” across multiple locations in Iran, including the central city of Isfahan, on the 27th day of the ongoing Middle East war. In a brief statement, the army said it had “completed a series of large-scale strikes targeting infrastructure […]
Ghana and EU sign landmark defense pact to counter rising threats in West Africa
Edited By: Africa Eye Ghana and the European Union have signed their first formal defense agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening security cooperation in West Africa amid rising militant threats in the Sahel region. The agreement was signed Tuesday in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana […]
South Africa: 12 senior police officials face corruption charges over multimillion-rand contract
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Twelve senior officers of the South African police, including several generals, appeared on Wednesday before a magistrates’ court in Pretoria over corruption charges linked to the alleged fraudulent awarding of a multimillion-rand contract. The suspects, arrested Tuesday evening by an anti-corruption unit under the National Prosecuting Authority, face charges of corruption, […]
Spain’s PM Sánchez Condemns Iran War as “Absurd and Illegal,” Warns of Global Impact
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly criticized the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, describing it as “absurd, brutal, and illegal,” and warning that its consequences could surpass those of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Addressing parliament on Wednesday, Sánchez said the current conflict represents a “far worse scenario” than the Iraq […]
Trump Says Iran Made “Major Concession” on Energy as Talks Continue
Edited By: Tendai Zola U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had made a significant concession related to energy, describing it as a “very large gift,” amid ongoing contacts between Washington and Iranian officials. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that the gesture was not related to nuclear issues but instead concerned oil […]
Two Suspects Arrested in Germany and Spain Over Alleged Russian Espionage
Edited By: Aminata Diallo German prosecutors have announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of spying for Russia in a coordinated case spanning Germany and Spain. According to a statement, a Romanian national was detained in Germany, while a Ukrainian national was arrested in Spain. Authorities allege that the Ukrainian suspect, identified as Sergueï N., […]
Fuel Tank Fire Reported at Kuwait Airport After Drone Strike
Edited By: Africa Eye A fuel storage tank at Kuwait International Airport caught fire on Wednesday after being targeted by drones, according to Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority. The authority’s official spokesperson, Abdullah Al-Rajhi, stated that preliminary reports indicate the damage was limited to material losses, with no casualties reported. Authorities are assessing the extent of […]
Moroccan Contractor Killed in Iranian Missile Strike in Bahrain, UAE Says
Edited By: Tendai Zola A Moroccan national working as a civilian contractor with the UAE Armed Forces has been killed in Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense. The ministry stated that the incident occurred during a routine mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In addition to […]
Europol Launches New Center to Tackle Migrant Smuggling and Its Digital Networks
Edited By: Aya Selene Europol has announced the launch of a new European Centre to combat migrant smuggling, aiming to strengthen the fight against organized criminal networks involved in illegal migration. The European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling (ECAMS) will focus in particular on the digital dimension of smuggling operations, as well as the financial structures […]
German President Calls Iran War a “Catastrophic Mistake” and Breach of International Law
Edited By: Africa Eye German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has sharply criticized the war on Iran, describing it as a violation of international law and a “catastrophic political mistake,” in an unusually direct rebuke of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Speaking at the German Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, Steinmeier said there was little doubt […]
Airstrikes Hit Energy Facilities in Iran Amid Conflicting Signals on U.S.-Iran Talks
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Airstrikes attributed to the United States and Israel targeted two energy facilities in Iran on Tuesday, according to Iran’s Fars news agency, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary delay in planned attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. The agency reported that a gas administration building and a gas pressure […]
UK Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Intelligence Links and Security Concerns
Edited By: Tendai Zola The United Kingdom has summoned Iran’s ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, following recent charges against two individuals suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence services. A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office stated that the move comes after charges were brought under the National Security Act against two men—one an Iranian national […]
Bab el-Mandeb Under Pressure: Trade, War and Invisible Costs
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Since late 2023, the maritime corridor linking Asia, Africa and Europe has gradually slipped into a grey zone of conflict. What began as a declared gesture of solidarity with Gaza by Yemen’s Houthi movement has evolved into a broader logistical front within the confrontation between Iran and the US–Israel axis. […]
Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Tendai Biti Arrested Over Protest Against Term Extension
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Zimbabwean opposition groups have reported the arrest of former finance minister and senior opposition figure Tendai Biti during a protest against proposed constitutional amendments aimed at extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term. Biti, a prominent lawyer and political leader, was preparing to address a demonstration in the border city of Mutare when […]