Politics

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit ends

Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded a two-day visit to Pyongyang, marking his first official trip to North Korea since 2019, as both leaders pledged to deepen bilateral relations amid shifting geopolitical tensions.

09 Jun 2026-13:52
Zelensky says Abramovich delivered Putin message on possible talks framework - VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russian-Israeli businessman Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv in May carrying a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin outlining a possible framework for future diplomatic negotiations.

09 Jun 2026-12:18
Pashinyan calls for peace with Azerbaijan and opening of Türkiye border - VIDEO

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia must institutionalise peace with Azerbaijan and that the border with Türkiye should be opened, following parliamentary elections in Armenia.

09 Jun 2026-12:05
Zelensky reveals “positive” talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war peace efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he held “positive” discussions with envoys representing Donald Trump on the ongoing war in Ukraine.

09 Jun 2026-11:41
Who sent Abramovich to Kyiv? Everything known about the secret visit

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s visit to Kyiv in May 2026 has become one of the most mysterious diplomatic episodes of recent months. The trip was not officially announced, its details were kept confidential, and conflicting accounts have emerged over who initiated the meeting and what mandate, if any, Abramovich carried.

09 Jun 2026-11:30
Iran says US bears responsibility for regional escalation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said the United States bears responsibility for any escalation in the region, arguing that Israel does not act without prior coordination with Washington.

08 Jun 2026-15:55
Xi calls for stronger China–North Korea cooperation during Pyongyang visit - VIDEO

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper strategic coordination and cooperation with North Korea during talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, marking his first visit to the country in seven years.

08 Jun 2026-15:35
Iran says it inflicted heavy blows on key Israeli targets

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has claimed that its armed forces inflicted heavy strikes on key Israeli targets in a new wave of operations, warning that Tehran and its regional allies will respond with greater force if attacks against Iran continue.

08 Jun 2026-15:33
Top Azerbaijani, Turkish diplomats hold talks in Istanbul

08 Jun 2026-15:18
Iran says five militants killed, 19 arrested in counterterrorism operations

Five militants have been killed and 19 arrested in southeastern Iran during operations targeting four operational cells linked to what authorities described as "terrorist-takfiri groups," Iran's Intelligence Ministry has announced.

08 Jun 2026-15:16