Iran has ended its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following President Masoud Pezeshkian’s signing of a bill passed by the Iranian parliament last year. According to reports, the legislation prohibits any future inspections by the IAEA unless explicitly authorized by Iran’s Supreme
By Rachel Mohamed In this week’s edition of African Mirror, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched at the end of last month, was introduced as a means to facilitate trade for travelers and strengthen economic integration among African nations. The newly implemented financial system is being hailed as
“The occupation’s brutal massacres continue unabated across the Gaza Strip, systematically targeting defenseless civilians in residential neighborhoods, displacement tents, shelters, and near aid distribution points, marking unprecedented criminal conduct in the history of conflicts.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, following a series of deadly airstrikes that
At least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, according to recent reports. The National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed that the vessel was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it sank on Wednesday while en route
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has enacted a law passed by parliament last month that suspends cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to a report from Iranian state media. Iran has since threatened to halt its cooperation with the IAEA, accusing the agency of
Last month, Pakistan welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) decision to issue a “Supplemental Award of Competence” in the Indus Waters case. The ruling, issued in The Hague, affirms that India cannot unilaterally suspend or hold the treaty in abeyance. In a statement, the Pakistani government said the award
Iran has expressed deep scepticism over the sustainability of the US-brokered ceasefire with Israel, following a deadly 12-day conflict that resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Iran’s top military official warned that the country is prepared to deliver a strong response if Israel resumes its attacks. This warning comes
“The storming of dozens of settlers into the courtyard of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, under protection from Zionist occupation forces, performing Talmudic rituals, after forcibly emptying it of worshippers, is a dangerous Zionist escalation, a violation against Al-Aqsa’s sanctity, and a desperate attempt to impose their control over the holy
As the Democratic primary race for the next Mayor of New York City heats up, early reports highlight Zohran Mamdani as one of the leading contenders. Speaking across VOC’s airwaves, international relations analyst and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams noted that Mamdani does not oppose Israel’s right to exist.
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
