Politics

Kazakhstan ruling party merges with Tokayev-backed Adilet

Kazakhstan’s ruling Amanat party has announced a merger with the Adilet party, a new political force created by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of parliamentary elections expected in August, according to reports.

12 Jun 2026-17:37
Iran vows revenge over US attack on frigate that killed 104 sailors

A senior Iranian military commander has vowed revenge for the deaths of 104 sailors in what he described as an unprovoked US torpedo attack on the frigate Dena, calling it “a cowardly act of terrorism” that international organisations have failed to condemn.

12 Jun 2026-17:31
US–Iran peace deal ‘Imminent’ as Geneva emerges as signing venue

A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, with Geneva emerging as the most likely venue, according to a Western source cited on Friday.

12 Jun 2026-17:18
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