The leader of Malaysia has reached out to his counterpart in Iran and expressed concern for all countries in the Gulf region.

Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the US-backed Israeli attack on Iran when he called President Masoud Pezeshkian,

A day earlier, Mr. Ibrahim announced he was able to reach agreement with Tehran to open the Hormuz Strait for Malaysian oil tankers.

To discuss this, we speak to senior lecturer, researcher and academic Dr. Abdolreza Alami, author of 'The Middle East and the Malay World: Contemporary Issues and Future Challenges'

The Indian government approved proposals to buy defense equipment worth $25 billion, including Russian‑made S‑400 air defense missile systems, various types of aircraft, and artillery systems, as part of a rapid military modernization drive.

To discuss this, we speak with Anil Chopra - retired Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force.

Amid the boiling tensions in the Middle East, and the mounting death toll, all sides in the conflict are accusing each other of committing war crimes.

Meanwhile the UN Secretary General said he believes all sides are guilty of breaking international law. Antonio Guterres emphasised that for him, any targeting of civilians needs to be held accountable.

Do disscuss this, we speak to a panel of guests - Stanley Cohen, Attorney and human rights advocate; Alexandre Guerreiro, International Law Analyst and Academic; and Stanislav Krapivnik, former US army officer.

Russia is reassessing its energy supply chains as tensions rise in the Middle East, particularly around Iran and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

In this video, Russia’s Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev highlights the risks of disrupting global energy routes and warns against using pressure or military force in the energy sector. He emphasizes that such actions could lead to serious consequences for both individual nations and global stability.

Today, on this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor looks at the evolving relationship between the BRICS bloc and the African continent. He explores whether this economic alliance represents a genuine path toward liberation from centuries of Western hegemony or simply a new form of dependency. Join us for a masterful analysis of whether BRICS is the key to unlocking Africa’s potential or a geopolitical gamble with high stakes.

On this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor cuts through the diplomatic noise to deliver a stark analysis of Donald Trump’s policy toward Africa. Join Professor as he provides the unvarnished truth about what America is really doing in Africa, and what the long-term consequences will be for the continent’s future.

Reports indicate at least 26 people have been killed following a strike on a residential area in Isfahan, Iran, with women and children among the victims.

In Tehran, emergency crews are working through the aftermath of intense overnight airstrikes that hit multiple parts of the city. Buildings have collapsed, streets are blocked with debris, and families are desperately waiting for news of those still trapped.

The United Nations General Assembly has officially recognized the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity — a historic step toward global acknowledgment of past injustices.

However, several key countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands, did not vote in favor of the resolution.

In this interview, Farai Ian Muvuti, CEO of the Southern Africa Times, breaks it down

A controversial UN resolution recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity has sparked global debate—especially after the UK and EU abstained.

While 123 nations supported the motion, divisions remain over reparations and accountability.

In this discussion, Madaraka Nyerere, Chairman of Culture and Development East Africa and son of Julius Nyerere, shares a powerful perspective on justice, history, and what meaningful reparative action should look like today.

A historic moment at the United Nations: the General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade the worst crime against humanity.

But not all countries supported the resolution. Nations like the United States, Britain, France, and the Netherlands chose not to vote in favor — raising critical questions about accountability, historical acknowledgment, and reparations.

In this interview, Themba Godi, former South African parliament member and president of the African People's Convention, shares a powerful perspective on: