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Immediately following the initial U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, aggression escalated in the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about the impact of the new conflict on a population that has endured a genocidal war for more than two years. As regional tensions continue to rise, the situation in Gaza has become increasingly critical. Israel has reinforced its control over the region’s crossings, further restricting the delivery of essential humanitarian […]

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says preparations for the National Health Insurance (NHI) are progressing rapidly despite a court decision to suspend its implementation. In the latest update, Motsoaledi noted that at least 14 cases are currently before the courts challenging the implementation of the government’s strategy for universal health access. Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) spokesperson Zanele Sabela said the president and the minister have agreed to promulgate […]

Unverified reports have claimed that Russia and China plan to provide Iran with arms amid ongoing warfare against the U.S. and Israel. The veracity of these reports has been questioned due to conflicting remarks from various sources. Middle East Eye published a report stating that three officials aware of the situation stated that China is supplying Iran with "offensive" weaponry, along with extra "defensive" arms. Furthermore, the Chinese Foreign Minister […]

With rising tensions in the Middle East, Israel intensifies its aggression in Beirut, Lebanon. This follows Hezbollah's rocket fire in Israel in response to attacks on Iran earlier this week. The Israeli occupation has been assaulting Lebanon prior to the attack on Iran, amidst a supposed ceasefire agreement with Lebanon that the Israelis violated. Speaking to VOC News, Beirut-based journalist Sara Talih Matar confirmed that the war has escalated against […]