Politics

Ukraine and Moldova begin EU membership talks

Ukraine and Moldova are set to begin the first phase of European Union membership negotiations on Monday, marking a significant step toward potential accession.

14 Jun 2026-17:37
Hamas praises reported shooting of IDF officer in West Bank

Hamas has praised a reported shooting of an Israel Defense Forces Non-Commissioned Officer during a West Bank operation in Dhahiriya near Hebron.

14 Jun 2026-17:07
Zelensky cites alleged intercepted Russian intel documents

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that intercepted Russian intelligence materials show growing internal pressure on the Kremlin ahead of upcoming political developments in Russia.

14 Jun 2026-16:58
Zelenskyy not in Trump G7 meeting list as war continues

United States President Donald Trump is not scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the G7 summit in Evian in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region from June 15 to 17, according to a senior administration official.

14 Jun 2026-08:32
North Korea says denuclearization is “irreversibly closed”

North Korea said on Sunday that denuclearization is an issue that has been "irreversibly finalized," rejecting recent discussions between the United States and South Korea that reaffirmed the goal of Pyongyang's denuclearization.

14 Jun 2026-08:12
Israel sparks diplomatic crisis after recognizing Somaliland

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly condemned Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland, accusing Tel Aviv of exploiting the fragile relationship between the central government in Mogadishu and the breakaway region.

13 Jun 2026-13:55
Iran’s Leader commutes death sentences of 139 prisoners

Iran’s Supreme Leader Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a proposal to commute the sentences of 139 prisoners sentenced to death by various courts across the country.

13 Jun 2026-13:44
Telegram blocks account of Iranian-linked hacking group

Telegram has blocked the account of the Iranian-linked hacking group Handala, which in recent years has claimed responsibility for a series of cyber operations targeting entities linked to the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports.

13 Jun 2026-13:22
US-Iran peace deal has never been closer, says Tehran

Taking to the social media platform X, Araghchi stated that a diplomatic resolution "has never been closer." However, with high-stakes details still being ironed out, Tehran’s top diplomat issued a stern warning to the press, urging media outlets worldwide to refrain from premature speculation regarding the agreement's exact contents.

12 Jun 2026-19:30
Kazakhstan ruling party merges with Tokayev-backed Adilet

Kazakhstan’s ruling Amanat party has announced a merger with the Adilet party, a new political force created by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of parliamentary elections expected in August, according to reports.

12 Jun 2026-17:37