Iran-Israel conflict threatening Zimbabwe's economy

The recent breakdown of ceasefire agreements between Iran and Israel has raised alarms over a potential full-scale conflict in the Middle East, with serious global economic repercussions that could severely impact vulnerable economies like Zimbabwe's. …

How durable is the Iran-Israel ceasefire?

On 24 June, the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict was brought to a halt after US President Donald Trump published a post on Truth Social stating that Tel Aviv and Tehran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire”. The announcement came days after the US had …

Iraqi militias kept quiet in the Israel-Iran war. Will it last?

In Iraq, where US and Iranian interests exist in uneasy proximity, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran are often felt on the ground. During last month’s 12-day Israel-Iran war, which entailed Israeli and American strikes on Iranian nuclear …

Spanish steel maker halts sales to Israel after BDS pressure

Pro-Palestine groups hailed Sidenor's decision to halt all steel sales to Israel [Getty] Spanish steel multinational Sidenor has announced a halt to all sales to Israel following pressure from pro-Palestinian groups and unions over its role in the Gaza …

Israel 'holds secret talks' with Russia over Iran and Syria

Israel has reportedly held secret diplomatic talks with Russia following its US-brokered ceasefire with Iran, according to the Israeli public broadcaster Kan. Sources close to the negotiations said Israeli officials reached out to Moscow about a week after …

Israel, Reta

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at WRHN at Queen’s Blvd., at the age of 85 years. Dear sister of Carl and Carolyn, Bernice and Ron McTavish, Arleen and Vaughn Norris, Archie, Frank and Carol, Paul and Linda, Marilyn Israel and Mark …

Why Iran's defeat at hands of Israel has yet to spark a revolution - analysis

Expert view: Israel-Iran war toughest of tightrope walks for India

(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated July 7, 2025) A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced by Donald Trump in characteristic hyperbolic fashion early morning on June 24. Within hours, the tenuous agreement, …

Kansas Citians encounter difficulty leaving Israel during war with Iran

Multiple Jewish Kansas Citians were unexpectedly grounded in Israel during the outbreak of the war with Iran. The war, which broke out on June 13, resulted in the cessation of Israeli air traffic, significantly complicating visitors’ departures. Local Jews …

Germany Proposes a Cybersecurity Partnership With Israel

Germany plans to establish a cyber research center with Israel and deepen cybersecurity and intelligence collaboration between the two nations, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Sunday. Collaboration: Germany’s proposal would enable both …