South Africa has instructed Israeli diplomat Arie Zaban to leave the country within 72 hours. According to the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zaban was declared a persona non grata for violating diplomatic protocol. The ministry stated that Zaban had been conducting a smear campaign against the South African president on social media.
The South African government has demanded that Israel adhere to diplomatic norms in future interactions. In other news, a key suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi youth politician Sheikh Osman Hadi has confessed to his involvement. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that US aggression against Iran would escalate into a regional conflict.
A woman was stabbed to death in a London neighborhood, and a 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the murder. The Afghan embassy in the US announced that it will cease operations in June 2026. US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to continue negotiations with Iran and reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanded that Prince Andrew, a member of the royal family, testify before the US Congress regarding his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse scandal. Iranian Supreme Leader’s Advisor Ali Larijani stated that the US and Iran are working on a framework for negotiations.
In a recent email leak, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name was found among the emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. US Special Envoy Stephen Wietkof met with his Russian counterpart in Miami. The UAE announced that its non-oil trade volume has reached $3.8 trillion.
A technical issue has occurred on the transmission line between Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. Two bombings occurred in two Iranian cities, resulting in the deaths of five people. Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami warned the US and Israel to be cautious, stating that any miscalculation would put Iran’s national security at risk.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed his country’s willingness to negotiate a fair and balanced nuclear deal that includes guarantees of restrictions and prohibitions on nuclear weapons. A 45-year-old man in New Delhi, India, took antiretroviral medication to prevent HIV based on an AI chatbot’s advice, resulting in severe illness. The Pakistani government has granted conditional permission for the national team to participate in the T20 World Cup.
A key suspect in the murder case of Bangladeshi youth politician Sheikh Osman Hadi has confessed to his involvement. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has announced a hunger strike in front of the Sindh Assembly starting February 14. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that US aggression against Iran would escalate into a regional conflict.
Pakistan’s national cricket team has been unveiled for the T20 World Cup. The team scored 207 runs in 20 overs, losing six wickets, with half-centuries from Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam.
