Iran Show Grit to Hold New Zealand in Opener
Ramin Rezaeian starred with a goal and an assist as Iran twice came from behind to earn a point in Los Angeles….reports Asian Lite
West Asia War Damaging Energy Security, Says South African Envoy
South African High Commissioner Anil Sooklal warns prolonged conflict in West Asia is harming global energy security and economic growth….reports Asian Lite News Anil
Iran War Triggers Global Economic Shock, IMF Warns
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the fallout was already being felt across continents…reports Asian Lite News The head of the International Monetary Fund
African Union Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Calls for Lasting Peace Talks
AU Commission Chairperson Youssouf commended the diplomatic efforts of Oman, Turkey and Egypt, whose mediation helped secure the agreement…reports Newsdesk The African Union Commission
UN Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire
The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to comply with international
Trump weighs Iran escalation: Reports
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a task force of 3,500 marines and sailors arrived in the Middle East….reports Asian Lite News The
Africa Policymakers Warn Iran Oil Shock
African policymakers have warned that a sharp rise in oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran could complicate monetary policy and threaten the
Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Iran Conflict
Crude oil prices almost touched $110 per barrel after major Middle East producers reduced output Oil prices soared above $100 a barrel due to
No Military Fix in Middle East, Says Ramaphosa
The President reiterated South Africa’s longstanding position that there can be no military solution to fundamentally political disputes…reports Asian Lite News South Africa President
Iranian President, Foreign Minister Die in Chopper Crash
Raisi was heading to the city of Tabriz, in the north-west of Iran, after returning from an Iran-Azerbaijan border area when the chopper ran
