Politics

Israel is becoming America’s 51st state

An opinion article argues that Israel has become increasingly dependent on the United States under President Donald Trump, describing the relationship as one in which Washington exercises growing influence over key Israeli decisions.

07 Jun 2026-14:43
Kosovo holds snap election amid ongoing political stalemate - VIDEO

Polls opened in Kosovo on Sunday as voters returned to the ballot box in a snap election triggered by months of political deadlock in the Western Balkan country.

07 Jun 2026-13:47
Putin: Europeans are being “fooled” with claims Russia will attack NATO - VIDEO

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described claims that Russia could attack NATO countries as a provocation and disinformation campaign aimed at frightening European citizens and increasing military spending.

07 Jun 2026-12:38
Merz, Macron push EU overhaul plan to fast-track Western Balkans entry - VIDEO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticised what he described as shortcomings in European Union enlargement policy and announced a joint proposal with France aimed at accelerating the integration of Western Balkan countries into the EU framework.

07 Jun 2026-12:20
Macron announces high-level Paris peace talks on Ukraine - VIDEO

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to host a high-level meeting of Ukraine’s “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris this July to discuss the development of a European peace framework for Ukraine .

07 Jun 2026-11:58
Zelenskyy to join Macron, Merz and Starmer in London talks on Ukraine - VIDEO

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Keir Starmer in London on Sunday.

07 Jun 2026-11:28
Why Russia is again facing Ukraine’s expanding “deep strike” reach

Throughout more than four years of fighting, the war between Russia and Ukraine has repeatedly been described as approaching a “turning point”, yet has largely returned to familiar patterns of ground offensives and reciprocal strikes.

07 Jun 2026-10:30
Starmer hosts Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz for high-stakes Ukraine talks

Keir Starmer is set to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz at Downing Street on Sunday for talks focused on continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

07 Jun 2026-10:03
Iran FM rebukes Lebanese president over remarks on Tehran's role

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticised comments by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tehran’s influence in Lebanon, urging him to focus on what he called the country’s “real foe” rather than Iran.

06 Jun 2026-12:54
Kuwaiti TV presenter sentenced to three years over pro-Iran posts

Kuwaiti authorities have sentenced a state television presenter to three years in prison after she was found guilty of posting content on social media in support of Iran’s retaliatory operations following US-Israeli strikes, according to Iranian media.

06 Jun 2026-12:40