Politics

Police officer killed, three wounded in armed clash in southeastern Iran

One police officer has been killed and three others wounded in a clash with armed militants in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province

29 Apr 2026-17:09
EU is not the little sister of US,' says European Parliament vice-president Sophie Wilmès - VIDEO

The EU and the US should talk to each other as equal partners, European Parliament Vice-President and former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès said.

29 Apr 2026-16:34
Merz says ties with Trump remain strong despite Iran spat

Friedrich Merz said his relationship with Donald Trump remains strong despite a public disagreement over the Iran conflict, even as tensions grow between the United States and European allies.

29 Apr 2026-16:10
C6 format’s growing geopolitical role discussed in Bangkok

On 29 April 2026, an international symposium titled “Thailand and Central Asia: Building Sustainable Relations and New Partnerships in a Dynamic Eurasia” was held in Bangkok, the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand.

29 Apr 2026-15:07
Poland plans joint drone production with Ukraine

Poland is planning to expand defense cooperation with Ukraine, including joint drone production and testing military equipment in real combat conditions, according to the Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk.

29 Apr 2026-13:59
Armed attack on IRGC vehicle in Iran, no casualties reported

A group of armed militants attacked a vehicle belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday but were forced to retreat after being confronted by IRGC forces.

29 Apr 2026-13:46
Iran urges IOC to suspend Israel over alleged war crimes

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to take action against Israel, citing what he described as casualties and widespread damage to sports infrastructure during recent US and Israeli strikes.

29 Apr 2026-13:15
Azerbaijan, Türkiye discuss expansion of military cooperation in Baku

Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Defence and Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmat Mirzayev, met in Baku on Tuesday with a delegation led by Colonel General Metin Tokel, Commander of the Land Forces of the Turkish Armed Forces, to discuss the current state of military cooperation between the two countries and prospects for its further expansion.

29 Apr 2026-11:53
Trump prepares for "extended blockade" as Iran talks stall over nuclear demands

US President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.

29 Apr 2026-10:30
Iran issues orange alert for rain, storms in 14 provinces

Iran’s Meteorological Organisation has issued an orange weather warning for 14 provinces, including Tehran, as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to intensify from Wednesday through Friday.

29 Apr 2026-10:16