African Union pushes for lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions, citing regional economic toll
The AU has renewed calls for unconditional removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe, warning they threaten broader SADC and continental development goals.
Global Oil Tensions Send Mixed Signals as Prices Fall Despite Middle East Shipping Attacks
Oil prices slide 1.6% as investors balance Middle East risks against US sanctions relief efforts and rising global supply.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran Waits for US Response as Trump Rejects Seven-Day Deal
Iran says it will await formal US negotiator response after Trump rejected Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week.