The Global Briefing: The latest escalation in the Middle East is putting fresh pressure on global energy supplies.

The National Briefing · Sep 14, 2026 · 4m

The Global Briefing: The latest escalation in the Middle East is putting fresh pressure on global energy supplies.

A major search-and-rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 lost contact in the Java Sea amid severe weather.

Brazil's presidential race has been hit by a major political development. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation over alleged corruption, money laundering and tax-related offences linked to the Banco Master scandal.

Guest: Dr Mikatekiso Kubayi, senior researcher of the South African Research Chair on African…