Politics

Tbilisi court jails seven more over October 2025 unrest

A Tbilisi City Court has sentenced seven more defendants to prison terms of up to five years in connection with unrest that followed an anti-government protest on 4 October 2025.

19 Jun 2026-15:30
Eight prisoners executed in Iran on drug-related and murder charges

At least eight prisoners have been executed in two separate prisons in Iran in cases involving drug-related offences and murder, according to the foreign-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) and the Iran Human Rights Organization.

19 Jun 2026-13:01
Iran warns of ‘reciprocal measures’ if US breaches agreement

Iran’s top security body has warned of “reciprocal measures” in the event of a US violation of the newly signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries.

19 Jun 2026-12:35
Iran's Pezeshkian hails Qatar’s role in ceasefire deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed appreciation for Qatar’s role in reducing regional tensions and facilitating diplomatic efforts that led to a ceasefire agreement, describing the development as an opportunity to expand regional cooperation and strengthen unity among Islamic countries.

19 Jun 2026-12:10
Iran sets application rule for Strait of Hormuz transit

Commercial vessels seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz must submit applications to Iranian authorities under the terms of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said.

19 Jun 2026-11:43
Leader hails Iranian officials’ efforts, says Trump acted out of desperation in reaching deal

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has said Iranian officials made extensive efforts out of compassion and goodwill to reach a memorandum of understanding with the United States, while the American president acted out of desperation, using various leverage points.

19 Jun 2026-11:13
Iran executes two men over January 2026 protests - PHOTO

Iran has executed two men convicted over protests that took place in the city of Shahrud in January 2026.

19 Jun 2026-10:41
Iran's Khamenei reveals why he approved U.S. agreement

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei revealed that he held "a different opinion" regarding the newly signed U.S.-Iran agreement, but ultimately authorized it based on personal assurances from the Iranian president.

18 Jun 2026-22:01
Wave of executions, prison sentences, arrests reported across Iran amid security crackdown

Iran has carried out multiple executions, issued prison sentences, and detained several individuals across different provinces in recent days, according to reports from Iranian human rights organisations including HRANA, HANA, Rasank, Haalvsh, and Kurdpa. The cases involve convictions ranging from drug-related offences and murder to national security charges, alongside reports of ongoing arrests and enforced disappearances.

18 Jun 2026-16:19
Georgia FM says European Parliament resolution based on “false narratives”

Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili has said that a European Parliament resolution calling for sanctions against the founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, and other officials is based on “false narratives”, but added that it cannot be completely ignored by Tbilisi.

18 Jun 2026-12:07