Ceasefire collapses as Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire; vows to ‘respond forcefully’

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz * Trump worked furiously behind-the-scenes to try to broker a peace deal to end the Israel-Iran conflict hours after Iran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar By SkyNews, BBC News & CNN A ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict has collapsed within a few hours of it being announced — with Israel saying it is launching strikes on Tehran, while accusing Iran of breaching the agreement. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz…

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US asks China to stop Iran from closing one of the world’s most important shipping routes; Strait of Hormuz

* Any disruption to the supply of oil would have profound consequences for the world economy * China in particular is the world’s largest buyer of Iranian oil and has a close relationship with Tehran * Oil prices rose following the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, with the price of the benchmark Brent crude reaching its highest level in five months By Adam Hancock, BBC News & John Liu and Chris Isidore, CNN US Secretary of State Marco…

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Tehran wants the US to “pay” for its attacks “directly”—Iranian official

How the US carried out its attack on Iranian nuclear sites in the Operation Midnight Hammer * The strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday sparked a wave of anti-US sentiment in Iran, with many calling for retaliation * A large anti-US and anti-Israel protest took place in Tehran on Sunday evening, with many in the crowd demanding revenge By Fred Pleitgen, Tamar Michaelis, Nadeen Ebrahim & Anna Cooban, CNN The Iranian government wants the United States to…

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Iran missiles slam into Israel as huge explosions rock Tehran

* Iran sent waves of missiles and drones into Israel, with blasts heard in multiple cities and as the world braces for Tehran’s retribution to the US bombings * As President Donald Trump has hinted at the demise of Iran’s leadership: “If the current Iranian regime is unable to make Iran great again, why wouldn’t there be a regime change?” Al Jazeera Israel and Iran have traded heavy air attacks a day after the US struck three main Iranian…

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Iran warns US strikes will have ‘everlasting consequences’ as Trump says nuclear sites ‘obliterated’

Trump addressing the media  * US attack ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ involved more than 125 aircraft and the use of some B-2 bombers that were deployed over the Pacific as a “decoy” * Iran’s foreign minister accused the US of crossing a “very big red line” and said he does not know how much “room is left for diplomacy” By CNN & Al Jazeera US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff claim operation…

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Inua Advocasy concerned by manner Malawi Immigration deported Congolese asylum seekers in Karonga 

* While recognising that Malawi has consistently opened its borders and hearts to those in need (asylum seekers), offering safety where others have turned away * As it joins the commemoration of World Refugee Day under the theme; ‘Solidarity with Refugees’ — which calls for urgent action to strengthen inclusive, resilient health systems that leave no one behind  By Duncan Mlanjira On the commemoration of World Refugee Day, Inua Advocacy hails Malawi that though under-resourced, the country “has consistently…

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Airtel Africa reinforces commitment to environmental, social and governance impact

CEO Sunil Taldar; the power of technology is a catalyst for gender balance * While advancing digital and financial inclusion across 14 African markets as published in its Sustainability Report 2025 * The Sustainability Report 2025 adheres to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and GSMA telecommunications industry standards * At Airtel Africa, we believe to not only expanding networks but we’re also building bridges to education, financial security and sustainable growth for Africa’s next generation By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel…

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Malawi gains substantial agricultural and mineral resources market opportunities in China

Investors at Malawi’s pavilion * After traders visited Malawi Investment & Trade Center (MITC) pavilion at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo pavilion in Changsha * Secured significant orders for soya beans, groundnuts, dried chilles and an open-ended contract for macadamia nuts * Malawi’s precious minerals and gemstones attracted exceptional interest with sales exceeding expectations By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) reports that traders who visited their pavilion at the 4th China-Africa Economic and…

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U.S. expands military footprint in Middle East as Trump says he wants end to conflict

Smoke billows from the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster following the Israeli air strike * He might send vice-president Vance, Witkoff to meet Iranians, as Israeli military says an airstrike killed one of Tehran’s top military commanders * As Israeli aircraft strikes the headquarters of state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran The Wall Street Journal & BB News President Trump said he was working on “a real end” to the conflict in the Middle East,…

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African child welfare committee appeals to governments to commit more resources towards children’s rights

* Warning that underfunding and poor spending continue to undermine progress; as Malawi commemorates continental Day of the African Child * Held at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Planning and budgeting for children’s rights: progress since 2010’ By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Chairperson of African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), Wilson Almeida Adao has appealed to African governments to commit more resources towards children’s rights — warning that underfunding…

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