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South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Africa

South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)

Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies

James Holtsnider
Middle East

New US ambassador's charm offensive is backfiring in Jordan

Against a backdrop of unpopular support for Israel, locals don't like James Holtsnider's meddling in tribal affairs

Trump Khamanei
Middle East

Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?

Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy

Iran nuclear
Middle East

Want Iran to get the bomb? Try regime change

Trump appears intent on starting another war on Tehran, this time with greater risk of regional chaos and nuclear proliferation

Experts: Massive military buildup points to new US strikes on Iran
QiOSK

Experts: Massive military buildup points to new US strikes on Iran

If, when and how is unclear. But the clock appears to be ticking.

Trump XI
Asia-Pacific

Why China is playing it cool amid Trump's chaos

As the US kicks up dirt in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland, Beijing is choosing strategic patience over confrontation