Politics

Netanyahu rejects Lebanon withdrawal despite US-Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that Israel will maintain its military occupation of southern Lebanon, regardless of the newly reached peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

15 Jun 2026-23:56
Iran receives first $3 billion tranche under UAE arrangement

Iran has received the first tranche of approximately $3 billion in foreign exchange assets as part of an understanding with the United Arab Emirates, according to a report.

15 Jun 2026-17:20
Russia's Naryshkin warns Armenia against relying solely on Western support

Armenia’s leadership would be making a mistake if it focuses exclusively on Western assistance, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin has said.

15 Jun 2026-17:03
Iran executes eight prisoners, rights groups report arrests, prison sentences

Iranian authorities have executed eight prisoners at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, while rights groups have reported a series of prison sentences, arrests and judicial rulings against activists, academics, writers and participants in the nationwide protests that erupted in early 2026.

15 Jun 2026-15:15
Azerbaijan welcomes US-Iran agreement

Baku on Monday welcomed an agreement reached by the United States and Iran.

15 Jun 2026-15:14
Iran's FM says US responsible for implementing peace deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed the agreement with the United States with his counterparts from Türkiye, Iraq, Egypt, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, stressing Washington's responsibility to implement the deal.

15 Jun 2026-14:41
Iran’s Security Council says all military operations to end immediately

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretariat has announced an agreement to end hostilities with the United States, stating that all military operations will cease immediately and permanently following months of negotiations.

15 Jun 2026-11:48
Aliyev hails Trump's indispensable role in deepening Azerbaijan-US strategic partnership

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to U.S. President Donald Trump on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

15 Jun 2026-11:34
Iran deputy FM says MoU with US to be signed in Geneva on 19 June

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has announced that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has been finalised and will be officially signed in Switzerland on 19 June, while emphasising that the agreement is based on what he described as “active distrust” of the enemy.

15 Jun 2026-10:36
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