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Pashinyan denies secret Putin talks and calls Moscow trip a success

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has denied holding a secret meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to Moscow, describing the trip as successful.

09 Apr 2026-14:58
Iran war to double Russia’s April oil tax revenue to $9 billion

Russia will see revenue from its biggest ‌single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran.

09 Apr 2026-14:47
Zelenskyy claims the US ignores Russian aid to Iran due to trust in Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had tried to draw the United States' attention to Russia's support for Iran in the war, but these efforts proved futile due to Washington's stance.

09 Apr 2026-14:34
Nairobi and UN clash over misconduct allegations in Kenya-led mission

Kenya disputes a UN report citing allegations of sexual abuse by a Kenyan-staffed anti-gang force in Haiti. Kenya's Foreign Minister claims their inquiry found the allegations unsubstantiated, countering a UN report affirming them.

09 Apr 2026-14:21
Japan and Australia to deepen defense ties

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles agreed Wednesday to continue strengthening security cooperation.

09 Apr 2026-13:44
PM Modi accuses TMC of job scams and "double betrayal" of Bengal's youth

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp critique of West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that the administration of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has betrayed the state’s youth by allowing jobs to be given to “infiltrators” and running a corrupt “reign of terror” through syndicates.

09 Apr 2026-13:10
Deep divisions in Germany’s left party over "anti-Zionism" resolution

The German Left Party (Die Linke) is facing a severe internal crisis after a regional faction passed a resolution titled "Against Zionism."

09 Apr 2026-12:54
Armenia and France discuss COP17 and 2027 Francophonie games

Armenian Ambassador to France Arman Khachatryan met with Éléonore Caroit, France’s Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad, to discuss the Armenia–France agenda and ongoing cooperation between the two countries within international organisations, particularly the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).

09 Apr 2026-12:22
France calls for Lebanon to be included in ceasefire

France has called for the current Iran–United States ceasefire framework to be expanded to include military activity in Lebanon, amid renewed regional tensions.

09 Apr 2026-12:15
Israel says Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem killed

The Israeli military has said it killed Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in an overnight strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut.

09 Apr 2026-11:56