Politics

Armenian political scientist detained in alleged power seizure case

Political scientist Alen Gevondyan has been detained in Armenia on charges of making public calls for the overthrow of the government.

12 Jun 2026-17:05
“Only an idiot can think I would justify him” — Serzh Sargsyan blasts critics

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has strongly rejected criticism of his recent remarks on elections, saying his comments were made in the context of constitutional amendments and had been deliberately misinterpreted.

12 Jun 2026-15:34
Karapetyan escalates challenge, demands election rerun and Pashinyan’s removal

Samvel Karapetyan has announced that his political team will appeal not only to the Central Electoral Commission but also to the Constitutional Court, seeking the annulment of the June 7 parliamentary election results and the holding of a second round of voting.

12 Jun 2026-15:28
Election shock: Strong Armenia demands vote annulment over “Mass Violations”

The Strong Armenia party has submitted an application to the Central Election Commission (CEC) requesting the annulment of the results of the June 7 parliamentary election.

12 Jun 2026-15:24
Multiple executions, prison sentences, arrests reported across Iran

Iran has carried out multiple executions, issued prison sentences, and conducted arrests in recent days amid ongoing cases linked to drug offences, murder, national security accusations, and protest-related charges, according to reports from Iranian human rights organisations.

12 Jun 2026-13:14
Why Aliyev’s message to Putin matters for Azerbaijan-Russia relations

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia Day.

12 Jun 2026-12:46
Violence erupts again in Northern Ireland as minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’

Violence has flared again in parts of Northern Ireland, prompting strong condemnation from government officials who described the unrest as “racist thuggery.” The disorder reportedly involved clashes, attacks on property, and heightened tensions in several communities, raising fresh concerns over public safety and community relations in the region.

12 Jun 2026-12:40
Deadly Ukraine–Russia border strikes leave three dead as drone war escalates

Three people have been killed in cross-border attacks between Russia and Ukraine as both sides launched renewed strikes across frontline and border regions, according to local officials. The escalation included artillery fire, drone attacks, and strikes on infrastructure in multiple Russian and Ukrainian regions.

12 Jun 2026-12:32
Iran calls US attacks on Indian-crewed ships off Oman ‘maritime piracy’

Iran has condemned US attacks earlier this week on three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, describing the incidents as “maritime piracy” that pose a serious threat to international shipping.

12 Jun 2026-12:02
EU army dream collapses as Franco-German jet fighter project fails - VIDEO

A long-running plan to build a Franco-German jet fighter seen by European Union federalists as a stepping stone toward a future EU army has collapsed after Airbus and Dassault Aviation failed to agree on leadership of the project.

12 Jun 2026-11:58