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0:00Janus Berk 28, 30, Polakwan 31, Iranian state media has confirmed that the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini, has been killed in attacks by the United States and Israel. US President Donald Trump has warned members of the Parliamentary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to lay down their weapons in exchange for amnesty or pay with their lives. Reports indicate that crowds are gathering outside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in Iraq with protesters attempting to enter the facility. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antunyukutiris, said at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council late last night that we are witnessing a grey threat to peace and security. International law must always be respected.

1:00That is why since this morning I have condemned the massive military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. And I also condemned the subsequent attacks by Iran violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, President Sir Ramaphosa has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning of serious threats to regional and global peace. Ramaphosa urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and act in line with international law under UN Charter. Presidential spokesperson, Mr. Makwenya. Military confrontation has never delivered sustainable peace, nor has it addressed the legitimate grievances that underlie conflict. Quantum peace and stability can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue and a genuine commitment to justice and coexistence. This South African Department of International Relations and Corporation has urged all South

2:04Africans to limit non-essential travel to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions. Space closures have disrupted flights to and from the Middle Eastern hubs and heightened safety concerns. Citizens are advised to say alert, have travel documents ready and monitor official updates before departure. The Congress of South African Trade Unions notes the court agreement allowing a single judicial process to year challenges to the National Health Insurance Act. Charteration spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says while concerns by attempting to delay or weaken the NHI assurances from President Saramaphosa and Health Minister Arun Mutsaladi show the government's commitment to universal health care. Charteration and the overwhelming majority of workers are supportive and determined to defend the NHI.

3:05Society cannot turn a blind eye to the reality that most of the Africans lack access to quality and affordable health care. This is not due to lack of resources but the skewed distribution, many workers and the families are infected and die from preventable, manageable diseases. View these and other stories that Jack Rar-Nefim al-Kham click on news.