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China seeks to build ties with Iran

HONG KONG, Nov 9 (Reuters) - China is willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran, China's special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun said in talks with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Zhai met Kani in Iran, according to a readout from China's foreign ministry on Monday. He is visiting Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia this month, as China steps up efforts…

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Mayfair Substation fire leaves thousands without electricity

Joburg City Power says multiple technical teams are working to assess the extent of the damage

  • Fire at Mayfair Substation in Johannesburg on Sunday morning
  • Thousands without power in Mayfair, Auckland Park, Brixton areas
  • Restoration delayed by heavy rain and unsafe alternative power

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