Politics

Israel sparks diplomatic crisis after recognizing Somaliland

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly condemned Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland, accusing Tel Aviv of exploiting the fragile relationship between the central government in Mogadishu and the breakaway region.

13 Jun 2026-13:55
Iran’s Leader commutes death sentences of 139 prisoners

Iran’s Supreme Leader Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a proposal to commute the sentences of 139 prisoners sentenced to death by various courts across the country.

13 Jun 2026-13:44
Telegram blocks account of Iranian-linked hacking group

Telegram has blocked the account of the Iranian-linked hacking group Handala, which in recent years has claimed responsibility for a series of cyber operations targeting entities linked to the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports.

13 Jun 2026-13:22
US-Iran peace deal has never been closer, says Tehran

Taking to the social media platform X, Araghchi stated that a diplomatic resolution "has never been closer." However, with high-stakes details still being ironed out, Tehran’s top diplomat issued a stern warning to the press, urging media outlets worldwide to refrain from premature speculation regarding the agreement's exact contents.

12 Jun 2026-19:30
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