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With only days remaining before Ugandans head to the polls, the political atmosphere in the country has grown increasingly tense following a government decision to suspend several prominent civil society organisations. The move has sparked widespread concern among rights advocates and political

The United States has insisted that President Donald Trump has not dismissed the possibility of a military strike against Iran, even as his administration moves forward with punitive economic measures against Tehran. Washington’s comments come at a time of heightened tensions between

Iran’s government has moved to redefine the wave of unrest sweeping the country, insisting that what many citizens and observers describe as protests should instead be viewed as a coordinated campaign of terrorism aimed at destabilising the state. In a strongly worded

A recent United States military operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has revealed a broader strategic message aimed at China, underscoring Washington’s determination to curb Beijing’s expanding influence across the Americas. According to officials familiar with the

Kenya has temporarily halted plans to sign a proposed trade agreement with China, a move that underscores the delicate diplomatic and economic balancing act Nairobi is facing amid growing pressure from the United States. The decision, according to sources familiar with the

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply escalated pressure on Iran by warning that any country continuing to trade with Tehran will face a new 25 percent tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The announcement, delivered through a social media

Violent clashes linked to widespread protests in Iran have resulted in an estimated 500 deaths, according to a U.S.‑based human rights organisation, as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington over the handling of dissent and threats of foreign military involvement. The Iranian

China has strongly rejected any attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, calling for calm and diplomatic solutions amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. Beijing’s statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially rejected characterizations of recent public demonstrations as ordinary protests, instead describing the unrest as a “terrorist conflict” instigated by violent groups targeting government institutions, police stations, and commercial centres. The statement, delivered on behalf of