Ditaba Tsotetsi

United Nations (U.N) Chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is facing two interconnected crises – accelerating climate change and a global energy crisis with both rooted in a continued dependence on fossil fuels. He delivered a special address as part of London’s Climate Action Week drawing on the latest scientific evidence that points to the earth’s warming tipping point while highlighting the dramatic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Dr Saeed Khatibzadeh has commended South Africa for its support of Iran amid what he describes as pressure from Western powers to sideline Tehran. Khatibzadeh is visiting South Africa and engaging with various stakeholders as diplomatic efforts continue between Iran and the United States to advance a peace agreement. The discussions follow the release of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.