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Iran denies war talks despite Trump’s claims Iran has rejected a US ceasefire plan and issued its own demands as strikes land across the Middle East… by Associated Press March 26, 2026 News
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Iran threatens infrastructure strikes in face of Trump ultimatum Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran as Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power and desalination plants… by Associated Press March 23, 2026 News
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Flee to ‘safe’ South Africa when Trump catches ‘feelings’ As Donald Trump starts a war on ‘a feeling’, the world is looking increasingly unstable. Luckily South Africa is a safe haven. Or is… by Shirley de Villiers March 20, 2026 News·Opinion
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