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Eid ul-Fitr 2026: Date Confirmed for South Africa & Saudi Arabia
Muslims in South Africa will observe Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, marking the end of Ramadan. The determination follows the lack of a confirmed … Read more
Strait of Hormuz: UK, France, Germany & Allies Offer Support | Iran Tensions
Washington – Global energy markets are bracing for sustained disruption following an apparent Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field in Iran, escalating a conflict … Read more
Iran Executions: 3 Protestors Hanged Amidst Israel-US Tensions
Iran carried out the first officially announced executions linked to the widespread protests that gripped the country earlier this year, raising alarm among rights groups who … Read more
Ukraine’s Aid to US vs. Russia’s Support for Iran: A Connected Conflict
The escalating tensions in the Middle East are revealing unexpected alliances, with Ukraine emerging as a key partner to the U.S. And its allies in countering … Read more
AI Data Centers Fueling Inflation, Fed Chair Powell Admits
WASHINGTON – Consumers are right to sense the pinch of rising costs, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Wednesday that the surge in demand for … Read more
Trump Threatens Iranian Gas Fields Amid Qatar Attacks & Global Concerns
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are driving volatility in global energy markets and prompting cautious adjustments among travelers, while a new assessment of China’s intentions … Read more
Iran-Israel Conflict: Gas Facility Attacks & Trump’s Threat
Jakarta – Escalating tensions in the Middle East have prompted a response from the United States, as President Donald Trump appears to be reassessing his approach … Read more
China Condemns Israel Strike Killing Iranian Security Chief, Calls for Ceasefire
Beijing condemned the killing of Ali Larijani, a top Iranian national security official, by an Israeli airstrike on Thursday, calling the act “unacceptable.” The strong statement … Read more
Germany’s Role in De-escalating the Iran-Israel Conflict & Pursuing Palestinian Statehood
19. März 2026 Since the US and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran, many in Israel have framed the conflict as the “last war”. Yet … Read more
Iran War Shakes Europe: Central Banks Face ‘Super Thursday’ Decisions
European central banks walked a tightrope Thursday, navigating the fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as they announced their latest interest rate decisions. … Read more
Iran Attack & Gas Prices: Babiš Warns of Market Impact & Criticizes Israel
Prague – Global energy markets are reacting sharply to escalating tensions in the Middle East, following an Israeli strike on Iranian gas facilities and subsequent retaliatory … Read more