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Russia Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Ukraine War
Voting has commenced across Russia and its occupied Ukrainian territories for the 450-seat State Duma and regional assemblies, marking the country's first parliamentary elections since the 2022 invasion. Spread over three days to…
Poland Looks to Türkiye as Defense Industry Model
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Poland is looking to Türkiye as a model for rapidly expanding its domestic defense capabilities. Speaking at an international defense fair in Kielce, he praised the…
Trump Says Iran War Nearing End
US President Donald Trump announced that his administration is maintaining "direct" contact with Tehran, expressing optimism about easing ongoing military tensions. "Hopefully we are nearing the end of the war," Trump told reporters, noting…
Former Kosovo President Thaçi Sentenced to 25 Years
A special tribunal in The Hague has sentenced former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi to 25 years in prison following a major war crimes trial. Established to prosecute atrocities from the 1998-1999 Kosovo War, the court delivered…
Top Iranian and Chinese Diplomats Meet in Beijing
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi recently met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing to discuss critical bilateral, regional, and international issues. According to Iran's official IRNA news agency, Wang warned that ongoing…
UN Urges Evidence Preservation in Gaza Rubble
United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has warned that Israeli forces are bulldozing areas of Gaza "without any respect for the dead under the rubble." As the remains of entire families are unearthed from sites destroyed since…
German Chancellor Merz Issues Party Ultimatum
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing to request an informal vote of confidence this weekend following a sharp 20% drop in conservative support during the Saxony-Anhalt elections. According to local media, the Christian…
Syrian Leader Pledges Economic Revival
Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in the UAE, Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara outlined an ambitious roadmap for his country's ongoing political and economic transformation. Emphasizing a definitive break from 60 years of corruption and…
Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Refinery Strikes
During a visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop launching long-range drone attacks on Russian diesel refirenies. Warning of the global economic fallout, Trump stated, "Mr.…
Kosovo Swears In Prime Minister Albin Kurti for Fourth Term
Albin Kurti has been sworn in for his fourth term as Kosovo's prime minister following a successful parliamentary vote of confidence. His Self-Determination Movement won the early general elections on June 7, and his new administration was…