Wed 25 March 2026: The US has sent Iran a 15-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict in the Middle East, a report said Tuesday. The New York Times, citing two officials briefed on the diplomacy, said the proposal was delivered via Pakistan and outlines steps addressing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs as well […]
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Wed 25 March 2026: The United States has expanded its military footprint in Nigeria with the deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones alongside 200 troops sent last month, signaling a recalibration of its counterterrorism posture in West Africa following its exit from Niger. The drones were deployed after the arrival of approximately 200 U.S. personnel last […]
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Wed 25 March 2026: The United States is preparing to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, significantly expanding its military presence as tensions with Iran continue into a fourth week despite signals of possible diplomacy. The United States is poised to reinforce its military footprint in the Middle East with thousands of […]
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Tue 24 March 2026: A workplace wellbeing app might seem like a simple and helpful tool – a mood check-in, some stress management advice, or a chatbot asking how your week has gone. But behind that supportive language, some systems are also quietly analysing your voice, writing style and digital behaviour for signs of psychological […]
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Tue 24 March 2026: One of the most notable aspects of the war in Iran so far has been the extent of Tehran’s isolation in the region. This has been exemplified not only by the widening divide between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, but also by the highly variable responses to the conflict by […]
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Tue 24 March 2026: US allies in the Middle East are on the verge of joining the war against Iran, a report said Monday. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are inching toward collaborating with US and Israeli forces following persistent attacks by Iran that have disrupted their economies and risk giving Tehran […]
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Tue 24 March 2026: Children across the Middle East are facing a “devastating price” since the US-Israeli war with Iran started last month, a senior official at UNICEF warned Monday. “Twenty-three days into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, children across the region are paying a devastating price. “A further descent into a wider […]
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Tue 24 March 2026: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday said it has struck more than 9,000 targets inside Iran, including dozens of naval vessels, as part of an ongoing operation, which began last month. According to a fact sheet from CENTCOM, the US has damaged or destroyed more than 140 vessels. The US […]
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Tue 24 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ Fuel rationing sets in as farmers battle under supply shortages: The United States and Israel’s war in Iran has ignited global panic, with the conflict expected to severely impact fuel prices and supply and businesses across the Garden Route, Klein Karoo and Hessequa. […]
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Mon 23 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ We will not be bullied: Public frustration with the United States’ involvement in South Africa’s internal affairs is mounting, as a large march in Johannesburg over the weekend showed. Protesters held placards declaring “We will not be bullied” and “In defence of our […]
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