insert_link World India brushes aside concerns about US sanctions after inking Iran port deal India's foreign minister has brushed aside concerns about potential sanctions from the U.S after inking a 10 year deal to maintain a crucial port in Iran. On Tuesday, the US state department had said the US continues to enforce sanctions on Tehran and any country considering business deals with it should consider the potential risks. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. today15 May, 2024
insert_link World EU expected to announce new sanctions on Iran The European Union is expected to announce fresh sanctions against Iran after the bloc's foreign and defence ministers wrap up a meeting in Luxembourg. The U.S. and U.K. have already unveiled new sanctions on Tehran, in response to the missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory earlier this month. From Brussels, Giles Gibson has the details. today23 April, 2024
insert_link World Israel hits back at Iran: How domestic politics is determining Israeli actions By James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University Israel has carried out a missile strike on Iran in retaliation for a recent barrage of missiles and drones launched by the Iranians towards Israeli soil. Notably, Israel’s strike against Iran appears to have been more symbolic than substantive. Nevertheless, the overnight Israeli strike is the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries. The hostilities boiled over after Israel’s April […] today22 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 22 April 2024 Morning Biz News: MortgageMarket Expands Horizons: Launches Operations in Namibia, Spearheading Accessible Home Loans Beyond South Africa MortgageMarket, a pioneering online home-loan marketplace platform based in South Africa, has embarked on an ambitious expansion strategy by launching operations in Namibia. Founded in 2019 by Tim Akinnusi, a seasoned banking executive, the platform has revolutionized the process of securing financing for property acquisitions, catering to the needs of customers, property developers, and estate agents alike. The move into Namibia marks a significant milestone for MortgageMarket, as it extends […] today22 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran U.S officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran, though Iranian state media is downplaying reports of an attack. Israel had for days pledged to respond after Iran's unprecedented drone assault on Israel last weekend, a retaliation for what it claims was a deadly Israeli air strike on its consulate in Syria earlier this month. Secretary of State-Antony Blinken: today22 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, has expressed Namibia's growing concern over developments in the Middle East. In a statement, Mushelenga highlighted the potential for current events to escalate into a broader conflict in the region and beyond. He emphasized Namibia's call for maximum restraint to avoid exacerbating the already delicate situation underscoring that attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals are detrimental to peace, a commitment all United Nations […] today19 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S imposes sanctions on Iran over Israel attack U.S President Joseph Biden has announced a new set of sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. The sanctions are focused on Iran's drone manufacturers and steel industry. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today19 April, 2024
insert_link World Diplomatic efforts intensify as Israel threatens retaliation Diplomatic efforts are ongoing in a bid to calm the situation in the Middle East, as Israel weighs its response to Saturday's unprecedented missile and drone attack by Iran. There's fear that any Israeli retaliation could cause a wider regional conflict, with Iran's President threatening a harsh response to any attack, amid reports Israel's war cabinet has already approved several measures. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. today18 April, 2024
insert_link World UN experts say Israel violated international law when it attacked Iran’s diplomatic building in Damascus A UN expert report says Israel violated international law when it attacked the Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus. It has also called on Israel and Iran to immediately cease any form of retaliatory military attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. today17 April, 2024
