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Pakistan evacuation speaks volumes as diplomats’ families, non-essential staff depart Iran
Pakistan has begun evacuating the families of its diplomatic personnel and some non-essential staff from Iran, a senior official from the Foreign Ministry confirmed on June 17.
India’s civil aviation regulator finds no major safety issues in Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet
India’s civil aviation regulator said it found no major safety lapses in Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, following enhanced surveillance prompted by a recent crash that killed at least 271 people.
Xi signs treaty to elevate China's ties with Central Asia at Astana summit
Document refers to "permanent good-neighbourliness and friendly cooperation". Chinese leader takes jab at US, saying trade and tariff wars "produce no winners".
Armenians fear regional conflict as Iran-Israel war continues
Growing unease in Armenia that a destabilised Iran could give Azerbaijan the confidence to pursue its territorial ambitions.
Opposition warns political deadlock is weakening Kosovo's position in dialogue with Serbia
Prolonged failure to form a new government since February general election has harmed Kosovo’s international standing.
North Macedonia seeks nearly €2bn for high-speed railway project via global lenders
Railway to form part of Corridor X, a major trans-European transport route that connects Central Europe with the southeastern Balkans.
Taliban ban women under 40 from entering Uzbekistan border trade hub
Termez market suffers sharp decline in footfall. Move a blow to efforts at building up economic relations with Afghanistan.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran forms central headquarters to oversee essential goods distribution
Iran has established a central command centre to coordinate the distribution of essential goods across the country as authorities seek to prevent shortages and profiteering during the current war with Israel.
Usain Bolt named ambassador for Belgrade’s Expo 2027
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been named the first official ambassador for Expo 2027 Belgrade.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran petrol queues persist despite stable fuel supplies
Tehran continues to experience petrol queues caused by unnecessary visits from residents, whilst fuel supplies remain stable throughout Iran and queues have cleared in all other cities.
Spanish-led right-wing alliance plots Latin American electoral sweep
A coalition of conservative and far-right parties from Spain and Latin America has declared its intention to secure victory in seven general elections across the region scheduled for this year and 2026.
Debris from missiles and drones rains down on homes in southern Syria
Several Iranian drones and missiles were intercepted and downed over Syria’s southern Daraa province on June 14 amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran, local sources and media reported.
Fitch warns Israel-Iran conflict raises regional security risks
The military conflict between Iran and Israel has heightened geopolitical and security risks across the Middle East, with some sovereign credit profiles potentially facing adverse effects if violence escalates.
Hungary to veto 'von der Leyen-Zelenskiy energy plan' over Russian import restrictions, foreign minister says
The European Commission is set to unveil a June 17 that would legally prohibit imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas into the European Union by the end of 2027.
Hungary taps international markets with $4bn bond deal to finance growing budget gap
The transaction included $1.5bn in five-year notes, a $1bn 10-year tranche, and $1.5bn in bonds maturing in 2055.
Hungarian government takes anti-Ukraine fearmongering to new heights
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban released an AI-generated video on his social media depicting bombed-out buildings, bloody battlefield scenes and rows of coffins, suggesting that Hungary could be drawn into the conflict in Ukraine.
Kosovo's PM calls for pressure on Belgrade after Trump comments on talks with Serbia
US President Donald Trump says he will address tensions between Pristina and Belgrade.
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Latin America splits over Iran-Israel conflict
The escalating Iran-Israel conflict has exposed deep fractures across Latin America, with governments from Buenos Aires to Caracas staking out opposing positions that lay bare deep-rooted political divisions.
Israel strikes Iran's state broadcaster during live transmission
Israeli forces targeted Iran's state broadcasting headquarters on June 16, with explosions occurring during a live television transmission that forced presenters to evacuate.
Thousands of Russian tourists stranded in UAE due to regional tensions
More than 10,000 Russian tourists and business travellers have been affected by flight cancellations and delays in the UAE due to the Israel-Iran conflict, with at least 2,000 people currently stranded in the Persian Gulf country.