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The escalating conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran has widened across the Middle East, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and striking US military bases while coordinated airstrikes hit Tehran.

Iranian drone attacks on Western targets in Cyprus and Dubai have triggered US naval deployments and NATO reinforcements, while major Gulf aviation hubs remain closed for a fourth consecutive day.

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has triggered retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, with conflicting casualty reports and urgent UN appeals for de-escalation as African nations assess economic fallout.

Joint US-Israeli airstrikes hit facilities housing Iran's supreme leader election process, whilst Britain cuts growth forecasts and African nations bolster security amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure and Iranian retaliation against diplomatic targets mark a dangerous expansion of Middle East hostilities, with hundreds dead and Western nations evacuating personnel.

The UN Security Council remains divided as oil tankers avoid the Strait of Hormuz and African leaders warn of far-reaching consequences for global trade and security following military strikes on Iran.

A United States federal judge has issued a permanent order blocking the release of a Justice Department report on the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, marking the conclusion of a legal battle that has spanned multiple administrations.

The United States' new ambassador to South Africa formally assumes duties amid deteriorating bilateral relations, while Washington simultaneously manages a major military withdrawal from Syria that could reshape its Middle East engagement.

A US federal court sentenced Matthew Akande to eight years in prison for $1.3 million tax refund fraud, while UK authorities arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on misconduct charges.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for immediate de-escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan following cross-border strikes, as separate US-Iran tensions underscore fragile security dynamics across Asia.

A major winter storm has placed over 40 million Americans under weather warnings while authorities in South Africa investigate suspected foul play in a Table Mountain fire that sparked Monday.

A powerful Northeast winter storm paralyzed US air travel with over 8,000 flight disruptions, while heavy rains north of Durban left South African communities submerged amid accusations of municipal neglect and poor urban planning.

Analysts warn that American political manoeuvres, including potential sanctions and trade restrictions, represent an emerging threat to South African sovereignty and commercial operations, even as Washington pursues controversial geopolitical objectives elsewhere.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on US President Donald Trump to treat all nations equally amid new tariff measures, while deadly cross-border attacks between Pakistan and Afghanistan left dozens dead, including women and children.

President Donald Trump intends to impose a 10% global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous sweeping tariffs implemented under national emergency provisions, marking a significant legal setback for his administration's trade policy.