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Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ as Iran blockade squeezes Tehran
Trump says the US Navy is acting "like pirates" to enforce the Iran blockade. What the seizures mean for oil prices and South Africa's fuel costs.
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Trump weighs military options as Iran oil standoff pushes crude prices to four-year high
Trump is being briefed on military options as the Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff drives oil above $108 a barrel and pushes South Africa's May petrol price higher.
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UAE quits OPEC as Iran war reshapes global oil markets
The UAE has quit OPEC effective 1 May as the Iran war disrupts Gulf shipping and global energy markets. Here's what it means.
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Mali defence minister Sadio Camara killed as jihadist and rebel attacks sweep the country
Mali defence minister Sadio Camara and three family members were killed in a suicide car bomb attack as jihadist and rebel groups launched coordinated nationwide assaults.
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Trump orders Strait of Hormuz shoot and kill as SA fuel imports pivot
Trump has ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz, a move set to test SA fuel supply and push up petrol pressure.
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Iran peace talks stall as rand slides to third-worst emerging-market currency
South Africa's rand has fallen to its third-worst emerging-market ranking as US-Iran peace talks stall and oil stays near $95 a barrel.
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Israel orders full military force in Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire as border villages are demolished
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz orders full military force in Lebanon during ceasefire as satellite images reveal village demolitions. What it means for South Africa.
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Iran reimposed Strait of Hormuz closure after gunboats fire on tanker, threatening SA fuel prices
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April 2026 after gunboats fired on a tanker, threatening to push South Africa's fuel prices even higher in May.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions keep South African fuel prices under pressure
South Africa faces projected May 2026 petrol increases of R2.63/litre as Strait of Hormuz instability disrupts global oil supply and ceasefire uncertainty persists.
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US-Iran nuclear talks could resume within days as blockade pushes SA fuel towards R30 per litre
US-Iran nuclear talks may resume within days as the blockade pushes Brent crude above $100 and SA petrol prices close in on R30 per litre.
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US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz takes effect, sending oil prices above $100 a barrel
The US Navy began blockading the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April 2026, sending oil above $100 a barrel and threatening record SA petrol price increases in May.
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Oil price surge above $110 threatens further South Africa fuel hikes as Trump gives Iran Tuesday deadline
Oil surges above $110 as Trump gives Iran a Tuesday deadline, threatening further SA fuel hikes after April's record diesel increase.
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Trump Iran 48 hour ultimatum puts Strait of Hormuz and SA fuel price on edge
Trump's Iran 48 hour ultimatum threatens Strait of Hormuz shutdown as rescued US airmen return and SA fuel price, rand and Brent crude face fresh risk.
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Iran executes two opposition members as war escalates and rights groups raise alarm
Iran executed two MEK opposition members on Saturday as the US-Iran war continues, drawing Amnesty International condemnation and raising questions for SA's foreign policy.
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Food prices rising in South Africa as Middle East war drives global costs higher
Food prices rising in South Africa will accelerate as the UN's FAO confirms a 2.4% global commodity price spike in March linked to the Iran war and energy costs.
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Angie Motshekga faces fallout as inquiry looms over Iranian warships sighted in False Bay
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a board of inquiry after Iranian warships took part in a naval exercise in False Bay despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instruction that Iran should be withdrawn, a dispute that has sharpened diplomatic tensions with the United States.
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Venezuela news today: UN Security Council meets after Maduro arrest
The UN Security Council is meeting after the United States confirmed a military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
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Nigeria airstrike on ISIL targets: Trump confirms strikes as Abuja defends joint operation
The Nigeria airstrike on ISIL targets has sparked relief, and questions over sovereignty and fears about sectarian tensions.
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South Africa Palestinian refugees flight sparks dispute as Israel claims entry was pre-approved
Israeli authorities say the 153 Gazans who arrived in Johannesburg this week had South African entry clearance before departure, contradicting local claims of being blindsided.
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Mandla Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s grandson kidnapped by Israeli forces
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, has been seized by Israeli forces after they intercepted an aid flotilla headed to Gaza.
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September 11 attacks: Historical significance, how to commemorate in South Africa
The consequences of 9/11 stretched far beyond American borders, influencing global security, foreign policy, and the fight against terrorism.
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Qatar denies receiving warnings from White House before Israeli attack
Qatari officials have rejected Donald Trump’s claims that they were warned in advance of the Qatar attack, calling the White House version of events “completely false.”
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‘Putin cannot be trusted’ – Zelenskyy’s latest comments after Putin-Trump talks
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside Nordic Baltic Eight leaders, said Russia cannot be trusted after Trump met Putin in Alaska to negotiate an end to the deadly war.
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Donald Trump could end Russia-Ukraine war in Alaska: Here’s what’s at stake
Donald Trump made it clear he is in Alaska to save lives, ahead of a crucial meeting with Russian leader, Vladimir Putin.
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Rocket hits Thai gas station amid Thailand Cambodia border dispute, killing six civilians
A rocket attack linked to the Thailand Cambodia border dispute has killed six civilians at a gas station in Thailand’s Sisaket province, with video showing the aftermath.
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Qatar Airways clears the air on airspace saga
Qatar Airways has clarified the circumstances behind a global flight disruption following Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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Qatar aviation reopens airspace after Iran missile onslaught
Qatar has reopened its airspace and Qatar Airways has resumed flights after Iran launched missiles at a US military base in the country.
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Trump calls for ‘peace’ after US nukes Iran nuclear sites
The United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump warning of stronger action unless Iran complies.
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Watch: Passenger on flight to Dubai films Iranian missiles headed for Israel [video]
A passenger on a Dubai-bound flight captured video of Iranian missiles launched toward Israel, as deadly attacks between the two countries continue to escalate.
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Iron Dome failures: Iran missile strikes cause mass casualties in Tel Aviv
Iran launched missile strikes that hit Tel Aviv, bypassing the Iron Dome system, killing at least eight people, injuring hundreds.
