Region

Iran threatens charges for internet cables beneath Hormuz

Iran is reportedly turning its attention to subsea internet infrastructure beneath the Strait of Hormuz, one of the key arteries of the global digital economy.

17 May 2026-16:09
US sets five conditions for Iran in peace process talks

17 May 2026-15:52
Over 50 flights diverted from Moscow airports

17 May 2026-13:40
Drone debris falls at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport

Drone debris has fallen on the premises of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, according to a statement from the airport authority.

17 May 2026-13:30
Ukraine, Georgia foreign ministers discuss regional cooperation in Chisinau

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili have held talks on the sidelines of the 135th session of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Chisinau.

16 May 2026-12:10
Georgian FM accuses Europe of double standards in Council of Europe speech

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili has delivered a sharply worded speech at the 135th session of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Chisinau, accusing European politicians of double standards, politicised criticism of Tbilisi, and a selective approach to democracy and freedom of expression.

16 May 2026-11:27
Massive plastics warehouse fire sends thick black smoke over Bursa, Türkiye - VIDEO

A fire broke out at a plastics warehouse in the Nilüfer district of Bursa, Türkiye, sending thick black smoke into the sky that was visible from many parts of the city.

15 May 2026-17:20
Russia claims destruction of two Ukrainian unmanned vessels in Black Sea

Russia’s Defense Ministry said two Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels were destroyed in the Black Sea by the country’s Black Sea Fleet.

15 May 2026-16:00
Georgian PM rejects opposition calls for sweeping electoral reform

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has firmly rejected opposition proposals for wide-ranging electoral reform, saying the country’s next parliamentary elections will be held under existing legislation.

15 May 2026-14:11
Georgian PM slams EP ban on TV journalists as “absolutely disgraceful”

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has described the European Parliament’s decision to suspend the accreditation of journalists from pro-government television channels Imedi, Rustavi 2 and PosTV at its Brussels headquarters as “absolutely disgraceful”.

15 May 2026-14:01