Mali jails French diplomat for 20 years for ‘undermining state security’
A court in Mali has handed a 20-year jail term to an official at the French embassy accused of being a spy and “undermining state security,” judicial sources told the…
India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis – Russian minister
India is considering increasing its use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) running through the Arctic ocean in the future because of disruptions to seaborne trade in the Hormuz strait,…
Trump hails ‘great success’ with Iran, offers no new details on negotiations
The US president says his administration is having “great success” with Iran, as he took questions from reporters on Air Force One a few minutes ago. – “They’re not going…
Putin says sees no point in meeting with Zelensky so far
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he sees no point in holding a personal meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. – When asked to comment on Zelensky’s recent letter at a…
Iran’s enriched uranium still there since 2025 attacks — IAEA chief
Enriched uranium in Iran remains at the nuclear facilities attacked in 2025, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi stated. – “We assume it’s in the same place…
UAE’s return to OPEC+ possible if country wishes — Novak
The United Arab Emirates could return to OPEC+ if it wishes, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. – “In general, OPEC+ is not a regulated organization, it is a voluntary…
Putin receives Zelensky’s open letter
Russian President Vladimir Putin received and read Vladimir Zelensky’s open letter, which was published in the media, last night: “Yes, we already handed over a written copy late last night.…
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S.…
Russia, Ukraine swap 185 PoWs each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war on Friday, the Russian defense ministry said, in one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring sides. – “On June…
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S. Treasury Department’s website showed. – The sanctions also targeted four other…