Politics

NATO leaders urge members to increase support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have called on alliance members to increase their financial support for Ukraine, warning that contributions within NATO remain uneven.

21 May 2026-17:46
Iran supreme leader orders uranium stockpile to remain in country as nuclear talks stall

Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered that the country’s near-weapons-grade enriched uranium must not be transferred abroad, in a move that hardens Tehran’s position on a key demand in ongoing negotiations with the United States, according to senior Iranian sources.

21 May 2026-17:30
Russia deploys nuclear forces in Belarus as NATO tensions escalate

Russia has delivered nuclear munitions to field facilities in Belarus and showcased key elements of its strategic nuclear forces as tensions with NATO members continue to rise over the Ukraine war and regional security concerns.

21 May 2026-17:23
Germany Merz proposes associate EU membership model for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed creating an “associate member” status for Ukraine within the European Union, offering closer integration with the bloc while full accession remains a long-term goal.

21 May 2026-17:13
Cyprus election tests establishment as corruption drives rise of new parties

Cyprus is heading to parliamentary elections on Sunday in a vote that could reshape the country’s political landscape, as public frustration over corruption and rising living costs fuels growing support for political newcomers.

21 May 2026-17:08
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