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Marco Rubio

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US Secretary of State who congratulated Namibia on its 36th Independence Day and pledged continued US collaboration on health and economic development.

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US-Israeli strikes damage Iranian pharmaceutical company, cultural sites

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US and Israeli military strikes damaged one of Iran's largest pharmaceutical companies producing cancer and anaesthetic drugs, as well as military and civilian infrastructure in Isfahan province, including UNESCO-listed heritage sites. The Iranian government said the pharmaceutical company's drug production line was damaged, while Israeli officials said they are prepared for weeks more fighting in the conflict that began in late February.

1 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. US-Israeli strikes damage Iranian pharmaceutical company, cultural sites

    US and Israeli military strikes damaged one of Iran's largest pharmaceutical companies producing cancer and anaesthetic drugs, as well as military and civilian infrastructure in Isfahan province, including UNESCO-listed heritage sites. The Iranian government said the pharmaceutical company's drug production line was damaged, while Israeli officials said they are prepared for weeks more fighting in the conflict that began in late February.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Iran warns of retaliation as US deploys additional troops

    Iran's parliament speaker warned that Iranian forces were "waiting for American soldiers" as 3,500 additional US troops arrived in the Middle East, threatening to "rain fire" on any forces attempting to enter Iranian territory. The deployment comes amid reports that the Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran, though US officials have not confirmed whether troops will be deployed.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. US reaffirms partnership commitment on Namibia's independence day

    The United States extended congratulations to Namibia on its 36th Independence Day, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirming bilateral ties and highlighting cooperation in health, economic development, and emerging opportunities.

    23 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 21 March

  1. US Secretary of State congratulates Namibia on independence anniversary

    The United States, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sent congratulations to Namibia on its 36th Independence Day. Rubio pledged continued US collaboration with Namibia on health and economic development.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Sudan's civil war persists despite international peace efforts

    Almost three years into Sudan's conflict between the military-led government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a recent commercial flight to Khartoum signals potential normalcy, but the underlying causes of the war remain unresolved. Both sides view the conflict as existential, foreign powers continue supplying weapons, and analysts warn that without comprehensive mediation addressing root causes—including demilitarisation, constitutional reform, and accountability for war crimes—the conflict could drag on for decades and potentially splinter the nation.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Drones strike US embassy in Saudi Arabia amid Middle East escalation

    Iran attacked US and Israeli targets across the Middle East, including hitting the US embassy in Riyadh with drones that breached air defences, as regional tensions escalated following earlier strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader. The US warned citizens to evacuate the entire Middle East region, with conflicts expanding to Lebanon and threatening oil infrastructure in the Gulf.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Opinion: Britain undermining Ukraine peace efforts

    According to an analysis by a Moscow State Institute lecturer, Britain is pursuing a strategy of prolonged conflict in Ukraine to maintain its role in Western European security, contradicting US efforts toward de-escalation and standing apart from Washington's push for burden-sharing among allies.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Sam Nujoma Foundation criticises US embargo on Cuba

    The Sam Nujoma Foundation has described Cuba's worsening economic conditions as a "man-made humanitarian crisis" caused by intensified US sanctions that have morphed from a Cold War trade embargo into a complex web of financial and secondary sanctions. The crisis has deepened since Venezuela cut off oil supplies after January political changes, triggering rolling blackouts, medicine shortages and tourism decline that Cuban and regional officials warn threatens the island's survival and stability across the Caribbean.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Venezuela's acting leader balances US pressure and Chavista loyalists

    Delcy Rodríguez, the new Venezuelan leader, faces pressure from US President Trump while maintaining support from her socialist base. She has agreed to oil deals with the US while continuing anti-imperialist rhetoric to keep her Chavista coalition intact, though analysts say she retains some leverage over Trump through his need to present Maduro's removal as successful.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Trump says he will be indirectly involved in Iran nuclear talks

    Donald Trump said he will be "indirectly" involved in talks between Iran and the United States over Iran's nuclear programme, which are due to begin in Geneva. The talks follow repeated military threats and a US military build-up in the Middle East, with Iran's Foreign Minister saying a deal must not involve "submission before threats."

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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