Politics

Iran’s president praises army, vows continued defence build-up

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the country’s armed forces for their response to what he described as US and Israeli aggression, and reaffirmed government support for strengthening Iran’s military capabilities.

21 May 2026-16:45
Iran says 20 sailors return from Singapore via Pakistan

Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said that 20 Iranian sailors held in Singapore have been returned to Iran following diplomatic efforts by Pakistan.

21 May 2026-16:23
Iran says more than 850 US- and Israeli-made munitions neutralised in Hormozgan

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Hormozgan province said on Thursday that its forces had discovered and neutralised more than 850 bomblets, missiles and suicide drones allegedly left behind following what it described as the “Ramadan War”.

21 May 2026-15:30
NATO jets intercept drone breaching Latvian airspace - VIDEO

For the third consecutive day, Latvia issued nationwide air alerts and scrambled NATO fighter jets on May 21 after an unidentified drone breached its airspace, signaling an escalating security crisis on NATO's eastern flank.

21 May 2026-15:20
Moldova seeks deeper economic ties as foreign minister visits China for first time since 2018

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi is visiting China from May 21 to 25, marking the first high-level trip by a Moldovan foreign minister to Beijing since 2018, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement.

21 May 2026-14:36
EU and Mexico prepare major trade breakthrough at key summit

Mexico City will host the eighth summit between the European Union and Mexico on May 22, where European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation on trade and global issues.

21 May 2026-14:16
Latvia issues airspace threat warning near eastern border

Latvian authorities have warned of a possible threat to the country’s airspace in the districts of Ludza, Krāslava and Rēzekne, as security forces and NATO allies continue to monitor the situation.

21 May 2026-13:59
Georgia to set up police unit monitoring ‘hate speech’ online

Georgia’s Interior Ministry plans to launch a special unit from 1 June to monitor so-called “hate speech” and “aggressive communication” in public spaces and on social media, a deputy interior minister has said.

21 May 2026-12:43
European Parliament calls for withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus and calling for the resumption of negotiations aimed at reaching a settlement to the long-standing Cyprus issue.

21 May 2026-12:31
Georgia ready to tighten abortion laws after church calls for stricter rules

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said the government is ready to discuss tightening abortion legislation in consultation with the Georgian Orthodox Church, following a controversial sermon by Patriarch Shio III in which he described abortion as a “grave sin”.

21 May 2026-12:25