Politics

Zelenskyy attends NB8 summit in Tallinn as Ukraine gains strong Nordic-Baltic backing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Tallinn on Tuesday to attend the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) summit and hold talks with Estonian President Alar Karis, as regional leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war.

09 Jun 2026-17:51
Iran seizes property of former footballer Ali Karimi over alleged support for “enemy”

Iranian authorities have reported the confiscation of additional assets belonging to former footballer Ali Karimi, including a villa in northern Iran, over what they described as his support for the “enemy” during recent US-Israeli strikes on the country, according to Iranian media.

09 Jun 2026-17:15
Trump says US will declare ‘total victory’ over Iran within two weeks

US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would declare “total victory” over Iran within the next two weeks, as regional tensions eased following a fresh round of hostilities involving Israel, Iran and Lebanon.

09 Jun 2026-16:47
Executions, prison sentences and prosecutions reported in Iran

Iranian authorities have reported executions, prison sentences and large-scale prosecutions in security-related and criminal cases across the country, according to reports from the foreign-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), citing official and semi-official sources.

09 Jun 2026-15:32
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit ends

Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded a two-day visit to Pyongyang, marking his first official trip to North Korea since 2019, as both leaders pledged to deepen bilateral relations amid shifting geopolitical tensions.

09 Jun 2026-13:52
Zelensky says Abramovich delivered Putin message on possible talks framework - VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russian-Israeli businessman Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv in May carrying a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin outlining a possible framework for future diplomatic negotiations.

09 Jun 2026-12:18
Pashinyan calls for peace with Azerbaijan and opening of Türkiye border - VIDEO

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia must institutionalise peace with Azerbaijan and that the border with Türkiye should be opened, following parliamentary elections in Armenia.

09 Jun 2026-12:05
Zelensky reveals “positive” talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war peace efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he held “positive” discussions with envoys representing Donald Trump on the ongoing war in Ukraine.

09 Jun 2026-11:41
Who sent Abramovich to Kyiv? Everything known about the secret visit

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s visit to Kyiv in May 2026 has become one of the most mysterious diplomatic episodes of recent months. The trip was not officially announced, its details were kept confidential, and conflicting accounts have emerged over who initiated the meeting and what mandate, if any, Abramovich carried.

09 Jun 2026-11:30
Iran says US bears responsibility for regional escalation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said the United States bears responsibility for any escalation in the region, arguing that Israel does not act without prior coordination with Washington.

08 Jun 2026-15:55