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 The United States has launched one of its largest military operations against Iran in recent years, carrying out air strikes on more than 80 military targets across the country before Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on American military bases in

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to begin preparations to halt all trade with Spain, dramatically escalating tensions with one of Washington’s oldest European allies over defence spending and the conflict involving Iran. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General

Zimbabwe has entered a new political chapter after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law sweeping constitutional amendments extending his presidency by two years to 2030, delaying the country’s next general election and introducing major changes to how future presidents will be chosen.

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is “over,” following a fresh escalation in hostilities that saw both countries exchange military strikes overnight. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on

Inside a small business office thousands of kilometres away from the world’s major financial centres, an entrepreneur checks exchange rates before paying an international supplier. A simple currency decision can determine whether a business grows, survives or struggles. For millions of businesses

In a diplomatic meeting room far from the battlefield, officials study maps, security proposals and economic data while trying to understand what comes next. The decisions being discussed are not only about one conflict between two countries. They are about the future

Before many cities begin their daily routines, workers at major energy terminals are already monitoring a complex network of ships, pipelines and storage facilities. A single delayed shipment or unexpected disruption can affect fuel prices, industries and millions of households across different

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged coffin manufacturers to consider shifting into furniture production, arguing that the country’s progress in combating major infectious diseases has reduced mortality and, consequently, demand for coffins. Speaking at a public event, Museveni said improved public health

Egypt has announced the discovery of two major archaeological sites, including a remarkably well-preserved Byzantine-era settlement in the Western Desert and a cluster of ancient tombs near Alexandria, shedding new light on life in the region more than 1,500 years ago. The