Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026 — Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has sharply condemned remarks attributed to President Donald Trump over the ongoing Israel–Iran–United States tensions, warning that the rhetoric risks deepening a conflict that has already resulted in reported fatalities and casualties across the Middle East. In a strongly worded statement posted on…
A diplomatic controversy has erupted online after comments by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba triggered a response from the Embassy of Iran in South Africa, drawing sharp reactions from Ugandan political figures. Gen Kainerugaba (Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, @mkainerugaba on X) posted a series of tweets about the Israel-Iran conflict in late March 2026. Many were…
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state media has announced that Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as the country’s new Supreme Leader following his father’s death. The decision was made by Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the Supreme Leader, after an extraordinary session that…
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has apologised to its Middle East neighbours and effectively “surrendered,” while warning that the country could face significant military action if tensions escalate. In a statement posted on his social media platform on Saturday, Trump said Tehran had backed down following what he described as strong pressure…
A group of Ugandan students evacuated from Tehran, Iran have safely arrived at Entebbe International Airport following a government-led evacuation operation. According to the Government Citizen Interaction Centre, the students arrived in Uganda on Thursday evening after a coordinated evacuation led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda and the Uganda People’s Defence Force….