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Lebanese Journalist: “Every time there is an uprising and a change of regime, the Israeli forces take advantage of the situation”

By Kouthar Sambo The current situation in Lebanon and Syria is dire following the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher, who met with the transitional authorities and United Nations partners to discuss the humanitarian response in Syria. This comes as 7 in 10 people continue to need humanitarian aid. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 880,000 people […]

today18 December 2024

Cape Town

An energy analyst on potential fuel hikes: “The situation largely depends on how matters unfold in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon”

By Kouthar Sambo South Africans may have to fork out more from their pockets this November following recent unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) forecasting an increase for all grades of fuel in November. According to the data, 93 and 95 unleaded petrol are expected to increase by 14 and 25 cents a litre. Speaking to VOC News, an energy expert, Redge Nkosi, described the phenomenon as "some […]

today2 November 2024

International News

An international relations expert: “Macron is clear: he is not bothered about Gaza, he is worried about Lebanon”

By Kouthar Sambo Despite providing a few arms to Israel to further its ongoing aggression in Gaza, France's President Emmanuel Macron called for a halt in arms exports to Israel after the occupation expanded its aggression to Lebanon. This comes as Macron continues efforts towards a ceasfire and end the unprecedented attacks imposed by Israel in Lebanon. The move was met with a heavy rebuttal by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

today8 October 2024

International News

Israel launches ongoing attacks in Beiruit

By Kouthar Sambo Israel has been launching attacks in Beirut which they deemed among the worst so far using ‘bunker buster’ bombs on a densely populated area in south Beirut. The attack was aimed at assassinating the next Hezbollah potential leader Hashem Safieddine. Amid Israel's escalated attacks in Beirut, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, stressed that the Israeli occupation would never achieve victory over the resistance in Palestine […]

today4 October 2024

International News

The South African government expresses concern for the ongoing tension in the Middle East

By Kouthar Sambo After rising tension in Lebanon, the Israeli occupation forces are preparing to launch a ground invasion in Lebanon. This follows an evacuation order for approximately 25 villages that was announced by the Israeli army's Arabic spokesperson in a social media post, instructing residents in parts of southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes. Additionally, the South African government has expressed concern for the mounting tension in Gaza and […]

today3 October 2024

International News

What are the sentiments in Iran following the missile strike?

By Rachel Mohamed The United Nations Human Rights Council has shown grave concern with the widening hostilities in the Middle East and their potential to overwhelm the entire region. This comes after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel Tuesday evening (1 October), in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and many others. Israel attacks have intensified in Lebanon leading to questions on the future of the […]

today3 October 2024

International News

Nasrallah’s death sparks debate on Hezbollah’s future

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The unexpected death of Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly due to an Israeli airstrike, along with the recent devastating explosions in Lebanon, has ignited widespread debate about the future of Hezbollah and the broader political landscape in the Middle East, particularly concerning the group’s ties to Iran. Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, commented on the impact of Nasrallah’s death, highlighting how […]

today1 October 2024

International News

Israel expands its ongoing aggression from Palestine to Lebanon

By Kouthar Sambo Israel is expanding its ongoing aggression from Palestine to Lebanon. As Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, tens of thousands of people fled southern Lebanon as they feared for their lives. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, Israeli bombardment across Lebanon killed at least 569 people, including 50 children. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, a Middle Eastern analyst Dr. Nehad Khanfar, said the Zionist establishment aims to expand this […]

today26 September 2024

Local

Lebanon bans wireless devices on flights amid deadly explosions linked to Israel

By Ragheema Mclean Lebanon’s director general of civil aviation has issued a new directive banning passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board any aircraft. This ban follows a series of deadly explosions across the country, where wireless communication devices such as walkie-talkies and cell phones detonated, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 450. The latest attack occurred just days after the explosion of pagers, which resulted in […]

today19 September 2024

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