US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz that fanned fears on Friday that the truce was faltering. The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had…
Senegal says it is committed to boosting its economic growth and development by transforming its agricultural sector from subsistence to modernised agriculture. Senegal’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament disclosed this while presenting their country report at the ongoing 2026 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, read by Ismaila Wone. “In 2026, agriculture remains a central pillar…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joked that he would personally deliver “a hot dog and a Coke” to any supporter willing to pay $2 million for a ticket to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Wednesday, Infantino responded to criticism over soaring…
Iran denied on Thursday attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war was “very possible” but warned Washington would resume bombing if talks failed. Tehran’s embassy in Seoul said it “firmly rejects and categorically denies” allegations that its armed forces were behind…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims that South Africa is xenophobic, describing such characterisations as “lazy” amid ongoing protests over undocumented foreign nationals. His spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, made the remarks on Wednesday in Cape Town as anti-migrant rhetoric and demonstrations continue to gain traction. Recent protests—some involving groups like Operation Dudula and political parties—have focused on undocumented migration, with…
French shipping company CMA CGM confirmed on Wednesday that one of its vessels was targeted in an attack on Tuesday while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. According to local media reports, the vessel, named San Antonio, was attacked while passing through the strategic waterway. Crew members injured in the incident were evacuated and are currently receiving medical treatment,…
