Author: Thabo Mkhize

Thabo Mkhize is a South Africa–based news writer covering breaking news, current affairs, and national developments. With a strong focus on accuracy and timely reporting, Thabo tracks political updates, public safety issues, and major events impacting communities across South Africa. His work aims to keep readers informed with clear, fact-based reporting on stories that matter most.

Iran Names New Supreme Leader Amid Airstrikes as Trump Issues Warning ‘Iran’s next leader won’t last long’, Trump says he would need US approval, marking a dramatic escalation in rhetoric as the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its second week. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is shifting rapidly following a series of devastating overnight operations, leaving international observers and regional powers bracing for what comes next. With a leadership vacuum at the highest level of the Iranian government, the intersection of military action and political succession has created a highly volatile environment. The conflict, which has…

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Israel launches more strikes on Tehran as US warns Iranians to stay home Israel launches more strikes on Tehran as US warns Iranians to stay home following a significant escalation in regional hostilities that has now drawn the United States deeper into the conflict. As the sun set over the Iranian capital, a fresh wave of airstrikes illuminated the skyline, marking a dangerous new chapter in the week-long campaign against Iranian military and energy infrastructure. The situation on the ground in Tehran remains dire. Thick plumes of smoke have choked the city’s air as Israel continues to target critical energy…

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Epstein Files to Epic Fury: The Truth of the 2026 Iran War Do you know President Donald Trump started a massive global war? He initiated this brutal conflict to divert the world’s attention. Specifically, he wanted to hide the damning Epstein files from the public. Furthermore, he intentionally named the military operation in Iran “Operation Epic Fury.” He chose this specific name because it sounds almost identical to “Epstein files.” Consequently, he used this phonetic similarity as a calculated bullying tactic. Welcome to eKayNews, we consistently provide the unfiltered truth. The major United States military campaign against Iran initiated last…

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Trump says Iran is being ‘beaten to hell’ and warns country ‘will be hit hard today’ Trump says Iran is being ‘beaten to hell’ and warns country ‘will be hit hard today’, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump made the statement following an address by Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who apologised for attacks on neighbouring countries and insisted that Tehran would cease its recent regional strikes. The US president emphasised that the country “will be hit hard today” due to its actions and defiance. The statement underscores a new phase in the Middle…

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Iran president apologises to neighbours, says will not strike Iran president apologises to neighbours, says will not strike, signaling a shift in regional diplomacy as Tehran clarifies its attack policy. President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed neighbouring countries, apologising for the recent attacks carried out by Iran and asserting that the nation would refrain from targeting states unless attacks originated from their territory. This statement aims to reduce Middle East tensions while the US and Israel continue military operations in the region. The apology comes amid a series of Tehran retaliation strikes following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…

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Israel fires ‘broad-scale’ strikes on Tehran as war hits 2nd week Israel fires ‘broad-scale’ strikes on Tehran as war hits 2nd week, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The renewed wave of attacks has intensified the Israel-Iran war escalation, sending shockwaves across the Middle East and triggering a global oil price surge amid fears of supply disruption. The Israeli military confirmed that it launched a broad-scale wave of strikes targeting key government and infrastructure sites in Iran’s capital, Tehran. The development comes as the Middle East conflict expansion enters its second week, with regional…

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Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Tehran after Beirut attack Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Tehran after Beirut attack as the US-Israel war on Iran intensifies dramatically, with explosions reported across the Iranian capital and other major cities. The escalation comes on the seventh day of the expanding Middle East military conflict, with Israeli and United States forces targeting strategic military infrastructure and missile facilities across Iran. Officials in Washington warned that the level of military force deployed over Iran is expected to rise significantly in the coming days, raising fears that the confrontation could spread across the region. Tehran airstrikes…

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Senate GOP gives Trump free hand in Iran as war powers vote fails The Senate GOP gives Trump free hand in Iran as war powers vote fails after Republican senators blocked a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s ability to take unilateral military action in Iran. The 47–53 vote signaled that, for now, GOP lawmakers are unwilling to constrain executive authority, even as the U.S.-Iran conflict escalates and questions arise about congressional oversight. Supporters of the resolution argued that Congress holds the constitutional authority to authorize military action. Opponents maintained that the president must retain broad powers in matters of…

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Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran’s next leader President Trump says he must be personally involved in picking Iran’s next leader, making waves with a statement that ties U.S. power to Iran’s political succession. In an exclusive interview with Axios, Trump stressed that the son of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, is the likely successor, but he finds this outcome unacceptable. The president highlighted that Iran’s leadership succession has long-term implications for U.S. security, claiming that without his input, Iran’s policies would lead to conflict within five years. Trump’s remarks mark an extraordinary assertion…

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Robert Mugabe Son Charges: Hyde Park Shooting Case Update Robert Mugabe’s son now faces two more charges following a shooting incident at his late father’s Hyde Park residence last month. Bellarmine Mugabe, along with co-accused Tobias Matondze, are at the center of a high-profile legal case that has captured national attention. The case has been postponed multiple times due to logistical issues at the Alexandra Magistrates Court, including a lack of electricity, which has affected several hearings. Alexandra Magistrates Court Postponements The latest postponement occurred on Tuesday, marking the second delay in just one week. The court’s electrical problems have…

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