Graham: If the mediator (Pakistan) allows reconnaissance aircraft to be stationed at Pakistani air bases, do you think that is consistent with being a fair mediator?

War Minister Hegseth: I don't want to interfere in these negotiations.

Graham: Yes, I want to. I want to be a party to these negotiations. I don't trust Pakistan at all.

If they already have Iranian aircraft stationed at Pakistani bases to protect Iranian military assets, then that means we might need another mediator. No wonder this matter isn't making any progress.

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The Kenyan Mau Mau were one of the most significant anti-colonial movements in Africa.

The Mau Mau influenced Pan-Africanists throughout the Diaspora including Malcolm X and the Rastas in Jamaica.

This is an example of how interconnected the struggles have been.

- Dwayne Wong

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⚡️SECOND QATARI LNG TANKER CROSSES HORMUZ

The Qatari LNG carrier Mihzem successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz today, May 12, 2026.

This is the second Qatari tanker to make the transit under a special arrangement coordinated with Iran and Pakistan.

The vessel is carrying liquefied natural gas to Port Qasim, Pakistan, under a government-to-government energy deal.

The first tanker, Al Kharaitiyat, crossed successfully on May 10–11.

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Reporter: Are you reconsidering the possibility of choosing Pakistanis as mediators?

Trump: No, no, they're great.

The Pakistani military adviser and Prime Minister have been absolutely fantastic.

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France has lost a lot of its relevance and influence in West Africa in recent years.

Now it's trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.

Al Jazeera’s Marthe van der Wolf explains.

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