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Explainer-Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have "never been seen" as soon as next week. The United States, United Nations and European Union have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes and frozen assets since…

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The SADC Summit in Durban Puts Critical Minerals at the Centre

Sixteen southern African heads of state meet in Durban on 17 August under a theme built around critical minerals, with South Africa taking the chair.

  • SADC Summit held in Durban on 17 August 2026, focusing on critical minerals
  • Critical minerals account for 10% of SADC GDP, 25% of exports, 20% of government revenue

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