Australia assessing how to protect Pacific nations from fuel shortages caused by Iran war

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is exploring how it can help protect Pacific nations from global oil shocks caused by the war in Iran, with officials warning the conflict could spark a regional economic crisis with “catastrophic” impacts. Pacific nations are not yet suffering large-scale petrol shortages but are already starting to grapple with … Read more

Yemen Houthis Strike Israel: Iran War Risk?

Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen on Aug. 1, 2025.… The post Yemen Houthis Strike Israel: Iran War Risk? appeared first on Archynetys. Source link

Africa: ‘At Africa’s First Our Ocean Conference, a Test of Global Will On High Seas Protection and Deep-Sea Mining’

Victoria, Seychelles — When the 11th Our Ocean Conference opens in Mombasa and Kilifi, Kenya, from June 16-18, 2026, it will mark the first time this influential meeting has been held on African soil. For coastal and island nations across the continent and the wider Indian Ocean – and for the Global South more broadly … Read more

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

The municipality’s plans have been hotly debated Our chart this week looks at how the hotly debated N2 Edge wall project stacks up against some of the City of Cape Town’s other planned infrastructure projects over the next three years. According to the municipality’s adjusted 2025/26 budget, which includes projected spending until 2027/28, the N2 … Read more

WTO | 2026 News items – Arbitrator to set level of trade suspension in Indonesia-EU palm oil biofuels dispute – World Trade Organization

WTO | 2026 News items – Arbitrator to set level of trade suspension in Indonesia-EU palm oil biofuels dispute  World Trade Organization Source link

Commerce Minister Rallies 58 Envoys to Pivot Thai Exports Away from Volatile Main Markets

    Minister Suphajee Suthumpun orders a strategic shift to India, China, and the Middle East to safeguard Thailand’s 11.1 trillion baht export engine.     Thailand is overhauling its global trade strategy as the Ministry of Commerce moves to insulate the economy from geopolitical tensions and over-reliance on traditional Western markets.   Minister of … Read more

Zimbabwe: Stadium Decay Overshadow PSL Opener As Harare Mayor Mafume Blames Journalists for Destroying Rufaro Stadium Reputation

The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) continues to be haunted by a lack of investment in football facilities from local authorities and the government. As the 2026 season kicked off over the weekend, the decay of football stadiums overshadowed the opening matchday fixtures, after the PSL had to reschedule the match between TelOne and … Read more

Why is Donald Trump threatening to end all US trade with Spain?

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has doubled down on his criticism of the military actions of the US and Israel in Iran, just a day after Donald Trump threatened to end all trade with Spain. The US president lashed out at Spain on Tuesday, local time, saying he’s asked for all trade dealings between the … Read more

Africa Union on Middle East Conflict Escalation | News & Statement

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemns the missile and… The post Africa Union on Middle East Conflict Escalation | News & Statement appeared first on Archynetys. Source link