Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1323 EAT on Monday 13 April 2026 US Naval Blockade of Iran Risks Deepening Global Energy Crisis, Analysts WarnThe planned naval blockade of Iran by Donald Trump could further disrupt international shipping and intensify the global energy crisis, analysts have warned. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel…
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Deep divisions persist as negotiators seek common ground on Iran peace deal
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1139 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 Pakistan is expected to host US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad for talks that could begin as early as Friday, as efforts intensify to salvage a fragile diplomatic process. However, significant differences remain unresolved — starting with the basic framework for…
Trump says US troops to stay near Iran, warns of escalation if deal collapses
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1121 EAT on Thursday 9 April 2026 United States President Donald Trump has signalled that American forces will remain positioned around Iran, warning of a forceful response if Tehran does not comply with Washington’s demands — raising new concerns about the stability of a tenuous ceasefire. In a…
Heal The Planet Global Organisation (HTP) Welcomes Iran- US- Israel Ceasefire and Calls for Lasting Peace in the Middle East.
Heal The Planet Global Organisation (HTP), in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations, welcomes the recent ceasefire agreement between … Heal The Planet Global Organisation (HTP) Welcomes Iran- US- Israel Ceasefire and Calls for Lasting Peace in the Middle East.
US, Iran Agree to Conditional Two-Week Ceasefire, Hormuz Strait to Reopen
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Wednesday 8 April 2026 European markets reacted positively to news of the ceasefire, with major indices posting strong early gains. London’s FTSE 100 rose by 2.5 percent in early trading on Wednesday, while France’s CAC 40 climbed 4.07 percent. Germany’s DAX also surged, gaining 4.87…
Israel Warns Iranians Against Train Travel as Trump Threatens to ‘Demolish’ Infrastructure
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1438 EAT on Tuesday 7 April 2026 Iran Launches Additional Missiles at Israel; Public Told It Can Leave Shelters, Military Says Iran has launched more missiles toward Israel, the Israeli military says, as air defence systems were activated to intercept the incoming projectiles. In a statement released on…
Iran Grants Bail to Japanese National Arrested During Anti-Government Unrest
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1236 EAT on Tuesday 7 April 2026 A Japanese national has been released on bail in Iran, Japan’s top government spokesperson has said, months after the individual was detained amid the country’s anti-government protests. The Japanese Embassy in Iran confirmed on Tuesday that “a Japanese national who was…
China Steps Into Iran Conflict as Potential Mediator — Challenges Ahead.
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1255 EAT on Wednesday 1 April 2026 US President Donald Trump has indicated that military action in Iran could wrap up within “two to three weeks,” though details remain unclear on how the conflict might conclude or what comes next. China has stepped into the diplomatic effort alongside…
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