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Armenia’s Western partners welcome Pashinyan re-election, Russia claims “repression”
Win for Nikol Pashinuan prompts congratulations from Western leaders and criticism from Moscow as the country’s geopolitical alignment comes under renewed focus.
Indonesian navy seizes trillions in rare earth cargo off Batam
Following the seizure, military and energy ministry scientists launched an emergency chemical audit of the seized containers.
Eight dead in Indian state owned steel plant blast
The accident happened when a sudden explosion during a steel casting operation sent a fireball to the ceiling height of the facility and set an overhead crane ablaze, in one of the most serious incidents at the state-owned plant in recent memory.
Quarrel in Turkey as prosecutors go after 95-year-old Rahmi Koc for derogatory joke
Gun attacks on several businesses follow suggestive remarks about Kurdish woman made by honorary chair of country’s largest conglomerate.
UK lawmakers warn of growing risks to stability in Bosnia
Separatist rhetoric, foreign influence and uncertainty over international oversight mechanisms prompted warnings about stability from House of Lords.
Kyrgyz airlines welcomed back to EU skies, removed from blacklist after 20 years
Central Asian country has finally succeeded in earning its European wings.
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Colombia counts 173 dead and 670 missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Colombia has recorded 173 citizens dead and 670 missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, the most detailed official accounting yet of a conflict that has turned the South American country into one of the largest sources of foreign fighters.
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Iran halts strikes on Israel after 'painful response' over Lebanon, commander says
Iran has halted strikes on Israel after what it called a painful response over Lebanon, with parliament speaker Ghalibaf saying Tehran broke the equation of a ceasefire repeatedly violated on the ground.
Hong Kong delegation to Uzbekistan promotes "hub-to-hub" cooperation
Visa-free travel, direct flights and trade and investment ramp-ups could be on the way.
Europe's E3 leaders meet with Zelenskiy to set conditions for Ukraine peace deal with Russia in London summit
The leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France and Germany emerged from Downing Street on June 7 with a joint statement that lays down five conditions to underpin any sustainable settlement to Russia's war.
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Peru election produces two verdicts with Fujimori ahead in official count but rapid polls favouring Sánchez
Peru's run-off has no clear winner. Fujimori leads the official count, rapid polls favour Sánchez, and a fragmented, ungovernable congress awaits whoever prevails. The country's crisis is far from over.
Botswana signs $2bn deal with Dubai firm Albaddad Group for new mixed-use city
Albaddad Group's planned New Botswana City development is expected to rank among the largest foreign direct investment projects in the African country's history.
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Yemen declares ban on Israeli shipping in Red Sea
Yemen's armed forces have declared a total ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, calling any Israeli vessel a military target, as Iran's missile strike on Israel widens the regional conflict.
Lesotho signs $6.2bn hydropower and AI project with aim of becoming power exporter
The agreement Lesotho signed with US-based Convalt Energy to develop a 1,200MW hydropower project and an AI data centre is valued at almost three times Lesotho's GDP.
Israel retaliates against Iranian strikes, defying Trump's orders as US-Iran deal hangs in the balance
The operation followed Iranian missile launches on June 7, in which the Revolutionary Guard deployed long-range solid-fuel missiles at the Ramat David air base in northern Israel.
Vetëvendosje leads Kosovo snap elections as turnout falls to 36%
Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje secured 43.6% of the vote in Kosovo's third general election since February 2025.
South Korea election victory marred by ongoing ballot crisis
An unprecedented administrative failure by election authorities left thousands of voters without ballots, triggering violent street demonstrations and allegations of systematic electoral fraud.
Investment in a time of war: Ukraine's resilient economy
“The Ukraine is under pressure and external financing remains critical,” said Odile Renaud-Basso, the President of the EBRD at the Ukraine session at the EBRD’s annual meeting on June 6.
Armenian PM declares victory in June 7 election as opposition parties claim irregularities in poll
As of the early hours on June 8, with votes counted from roughly one-fifth of polling stations, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party was leading with about 54.5% of the vote.
Iran fires missiles at Israel in first such attack since April ceasefire
Iran has fired missiles at Israel in the first such attack since April's ceasefire, after Israeli raids on Beirut's suburbs. Trump says he will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate as talks hang in the balance.