Thu 09 April 2026: Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran, a Reuters news agency report says. Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz – a route for about a fifth of global oil and […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: China has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to “discuss a comprehensive plan to resolve issues” affecting ties, emphasising the need for dialogue and consultation. The agreement was reached during seven days of talks that concluded Tuesday in the northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi in Xinjiang province, Chinese foreign ministry […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: The war in the Middle East is driving major disruptions in global energy markets and risks worsening food insecurity, particularly in low-income, import-dependent countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Food Program (WFP) warned Wednesday. In a joint statement, the institutions said the conflict […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: Proposals include stricter obligations on platforms to verify users’ ages, as well as new legislation targeting spread of non-consensual AI-generated content A growing number of European countries are moving to limit minor’s access to social media amid rising concern over the impact of online platforms on young people’s mental health and […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ Nearly 5 000 South Africans take up Trump’s refugee offer: The Trump administration has essentially ended refugee admissions as part of a crackdown on immigration but made an exception for South Africa’s white Afrikaans community. All of 4 499 people listed as resettled […]
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Wed 08 April 2026: Oman’s transport minister said on Wednesday that no fees can be imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz under international agreements signed by Muscat. Transport Minister Said Al-Maawali made the remarks during a Shura Council session in response to a question about potential transit charges. “Oman’s position on the Strait […]
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Wed 08 April 2026: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has expressed support for the United States’ decision to suspend strikes on Iran, but said the two-week truce will not extend to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon. In a statement on X on Wednesday, Netanyahu said Israel backed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to ensure “Iran […]
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Wed 08 April 2026: US and Israel to halt attacks on Iran for two weeks, while Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has halted 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran that had pushed the region to the brink of a wider war. The […]
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Wed 08 April 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ Good news for petrol prices: Oil plunged below $100 a barrel after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell as much […]
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Tue 07 April 2026: US President Donald Trump’s claim that the entire country of Iran could be “taken out in one night doesn’t align with US and Israeli capabilities,” CNN reported Tuesday, citing a military analyst. US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that American forces could “take out” the entire nation of Iran in […]
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