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Trump Claims Iran Deal Imminent Amid Entrapment Risks

Trump Claims Iran Deal Imminent Amid Entrapment Risks

Oil has fallen below $90 as the US firmly signals a potential peace pact, but Tehran insists no final agreement exists.

12.6.2026 |

Staff Writer

Iran War Update: Trump Faces Entrapment Risk

Iran War Update: Trump Faces Entrapment Risk

US President Donald Trump faces an entrapment risk as Iran demonstrates the difference in how Western and non-Western political cultures approach negotiations, while Tehran casts the enticing idea of a more moderate administration waiting in the wings in the hope that this will cause the Americans to remain in that theatre just a little bit longer.

11.6.2026 |

The Editorial Board

Milei's Economic Gamble Delivers Results for Argentina

Milei's Economic Gamble Delivers Results for Argentina

Is the eccentric Argentinian leader turning things around in his country?

11.6.2026 |

Staff Writer

Burnham Leading in By-Election Poll

Burnham Leading in By-Election Poll

The right-wing vote is likely to be split, which could give Burnham victory.

10.6.2026 |

Foreign Desk

South African Official Among Those Mentioned in Concerning UN Watchdog Report

South African Official Among Those Mentioned in Concerning UN Watchdog Report

A South African official has been named by a watchdog body that monitors the United Nations (UN).

9.6.2026 |

News Desk

African Countries Have Favourable Views of Israel Compared to Europe

African Countries Have Favourable Views of Israel Compared to Europe

Americans and Canadians have more unfavourable views of Israel than South Africans do.

9.6.2026 |

Staff Writer

Back to the Future: British Voters Prefer Blair to Starmer

Back to the Future: British Voters Prefer Blair to Starmer

British voters choose former prime minister Tony Blair over other Labour politicians

8.6.2026 |

Polling Correspondent

US Military Withdraws Recognition of Dozens of Religions

US Military Withdraws Recognition of Dozens of Religions

The changes come as War Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism over what some say is a move to Christian nationalism.

8.6.2026 |

Foreign Affairs Bureau

Zelenskyy Calls for Ceasefire in Rare Open Letter to Putin

Zelenskyy Calls for Ceasefire in Rare Open Letter to Putin

Ukrainian leader throws down gauntlet to Putin.

5.6.2026 |

Raphael Rehbock

Trump’s X Machine

Trump’s X Machine

Why are US federal agency accounts getting far more attention under Trump than under Biden?

3.6.2026 |

Warwick Grey

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