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Zelenski offers Ukraine's expertise to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Zelenski has offered Ukraine's expertise in breaking naval blockades to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's disruption of the critical shipping route.
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Trump Extends Iran Energy Strike Pause Into April Amid Stalled Negotiations
Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes to 6 April while threatening severe consequences, as Tehran rejects US peace terms as one-sided amid a conflict roiling global markets.
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Mantashe reassures nation: SA's fuel supply is secure despite global tensions
Minister Mantashe has assured South Africans that fuel supplies remain stable despite global disruptions, with imports secured through mid-April 2026.
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European Elections Signal Growing Rightward Shift Across the Continent
Municipal elections in France, Germany and the Netherlands this week highlight Europe's accelerating rightward political shift amid voter frustration over immigration and governance.
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Rubio rejects claims Washington sought removal of Cuban leader
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that American officials sought the removal of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canal, calling the claims fake news.
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Western nations rebuff Trump's call for warships in Strait of Hormuz
Western allies have firmly rejected Trump's demand for warships in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple NATO members ruling out military involvement as oil prices remain above $100.
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Mantashe moves to secure fuel supply as Middle East crisis disrupts global oil markets
Gwede Mantashe says government is negotiating with fuel suppliers to secure supply as Middle East conflict drives oil prices up by 40% and disrupts global markets.
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Trump pushes nations to join naval coalition for Strait of Hormuz
Trump is pressuring seven nations to deploy warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies and energy markets.
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Pretoria to study Israel's genocide case filing before deciding next legal move
South Africa is reviewing Israel's long-awaited ICJ genocide case response and will decide whether to file further submissions or push for oral hearings.
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Hamas urges Iran to spare neighbouring states amid escalating US-Israeli conflict
Hamas has made an unprecedented public appeal to Iran not to strike neighbouring countries, as Trump escalates threats against Tehran's oil infrastructure.
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Lamola urges immediate ceasefire as Middle East crisis deepens
Minister Lamola calls for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue in the Middle East, warning of global economic fallout, while urging SA citizens in the region to register with embassies.
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Iraq demands its territory not be used as battleground in Middle East conflict
Iraq's PM warns the US that Iraqi territory must not be used for military operations as the Middle East conflict between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies.