The BRICS emerging market economies will discuss new memberships for several countries at the bloc’s annual summit in Cape Town.

Saudi Arabia and Iran restore diplomatic ties and discuss permanent ceasefire in Yemen, but recovery remains uncertain

Protesters are now shifting to more concerted efforts involving charters that outline their specific demands.

The European Union last week placed new sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities, but critics have said it is not sufficient.

Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces a possible execution for campaigning for women’s rights and basic freedom.

On 1 April 2022 the Fifa World Cup finals draw took place in Doha throwing up some intriguing group stage clashes.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said the impending end of Trump’s term of office is likely to usher in more stability for the region, as well as the whole world.

Iran has reacted furiously to claims that their government is plotting to assassinate the US Ambassador to South Africa, Lana Marks.

With reports that Iran plans to assassinate the US Ambassador to South Africa political parties are calling for the ANC to intervene.

The SA Presidency has done some fake news-busting on Wednesday, after it was claimed Donald Trump wanted South African soldiers in Iran.

A volatile rand and higher fuel prices are on the cards for South Africa as the US and Iran go toe-to-toe. But there may be some economic positives too.

A number of Iranian mourners have died in a stampede on Tuesday 7 January 2020, during Qassem Soleimani’s funeral procession.

The US President says that his military is the “biggest and by far the best in the world”.

Ace Magashule has labeled the killing as an ‘act of international terrorism’.

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says ‘violence is not the answer’.

Reading the news is an extreme sport. As tensions rise between Iran and the US, we’re looking at the possibility of nuclear war – and South Africa’s safety.

The chance of war between Iran and the US escalated to uncomfortable levels on Friday. South Africa is already feeling some of the strain, too.

Major tensions are brewing in the Middle East, as Saudi Arabia and Iran get at each others’ throats. South Africa has shared its vision for restoring peace.

International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule made these comments at the start of the ninth Deputy Ministerial Working Group Meeting (DMWG) between South Africa and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The case has been postponed until April.

Gol-e-Zard Cave lies in the shadow of Mount Damavand, which at more than 5,000 metres dominates the landscape of northern Iran.

A crazy evening in Russia has seen Portugal squeak through to the next round.

There’s still chance of a Group B upset if Iran stun Portugal.

Why is he upside down?

Group B might get interesting. Maybe. Probably not.