Hungarian pro-government security analyst allegedly linked to Russian intelligence

Georg Spottle, a German-Hungarian security policy commentator frequently featured in Hungarian pro-government media, has reportedly maintained contact with Russian intelligence operatives.

Israeli strike kills IRGC commander-in-chief, hits multiple Iranian cities

Residents across Tehran reported hearing powerful explosions late on June 12, with loud blasts felt from Chitgar and Mehrabad in the west to Shahid Mahalati residential comples in the northeast.

Kosovo’s LDK leader proposes unity government to break political deadlock

MPs have failed repeatedly to form a new government or even elect a parliament speaker since the February general election.

Ukraine’s “enemies database” adds foreign leaders over Moscow ties

A Ukrainian website that catalogues perceived "enemies of Ukraine" has added several prominent Russia-friendly foreign leaders to its database, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Haiti displacement hits record 1.3mn as gang violence spreads beyond capital

Nearly 1.3mn Haitians have been driven from their homes by escalating gang violence, marking the highest level of internal displacement the Caribbean nation has ever experienced, according to UN data.

Ex-Argentina president seeks house arrest following corruption conviction

Argentina's former president Cristina Kirchner has requested to serve her six-year corruption sentence under house arrest, her lawyer confirmed, following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold her conviction and ban from public office.

Costa Rica extradition reform faces questions over crime-fighting scope

Costa Rica has amended its constitution to allow extradition of citizens for drug trafficking and terrorism, breaking with tradition amid soaring crime, though critics doubt the reforms address root causes.

Netanyahu avoids Israeli government collapse as last-minute Haredi draft deal struck

Iran announces major nuclear expansion after UN watchdog censure

Iran has announced plans to significantly increase its enriched uranium production and establish a third, highly secure enrichment facility

Air India crash – no survivors claim now questioned

Air India has released details of those on board listed on the manifest, with 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese and one Canadian among the passengers.

Oman confirms sixth round of Iran-US nuclear talks for June 15

Oman has confirmed it will host the sixth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States on June 15, following the departure of US personnel from the region.

EC suspends excessive deficit procedure against Hungary

This year’s framework for the fiscal review of member states offers the chance to activate a National Escape Clause, allowing a temporary deviation from the net expenditure path set by the Council.

Romania’s coalition talks stall as minority cabinet without PSD emerges as an option

Romania's largest party has indicated it is ready to go into opposition two days of intense discussions fail to yield even limited consensus.

Hungary to sell majority of its defence industry interests to 4iG

Hungary is set to privatise the majority of its defence industry interests with 4iG, closely aligned with the government acquiring a 75% plus one vote majority in state defence company N7 Holding.

Gas crisis prompts Moldova's separatist Transnistria to extend economic state of emergency

President Vadim Krasnoselsky cited the worsening socio-economic crisis and severe energy shortages in the tiny breakaway republic.

Israel on brink of attacking Iran within days, US sources suggest

Israel is on the brink of attacking Iran, with action expected within days.

Panama moves closer to EU blacklist removal

The European Commission’s June 2025 update to its high-risk country list is a key moment for Panama, which has spent nearly a decade working to repair its reputation and address regulatory shortcomings.

Poland’s Tusk wins vote of confidence but fails to outline new direction for government

Recent defeat of Tusk’s preferred presidential candidate dashed the prime minister’s hopes of launching a sweeping legislative agenda.

Georgian opposition leader’s husband “abducted” in Tbilisi, forced to apologise for calling Ivanishvili’s son gay

UNM chair Tina Bokuchava said her husband was ambushed and forced into a car by masked individuals outside the family’s Tbilisi residence.

Five contenders battle for Honduras presidency in November election

Honduras will hold its presidential election on November 30, with five candidates competing to lead the Central American nation as it confronts mounting economic pressures and mass emigration.