Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.

Russian ⁠President ​Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ⁠ceasefire in ‌the ‌war with Ukraine to observe the anniversary ⁠of the ‌defeat ⁠of Nazi Germany in World War ‌II

Armenia hosts the first European Union summit in Yerevan on Tuesday, marking a deepening of ties that's been years in the making. The summit underscores Armenia’s disillusionment with Russia

Inflation had picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and the conflict in the Middle East had resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices.

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan’s leaders have the right to engage with the world and visit the leaders of allied countries, after completing a diplomatic mission to Africa that his administration claims was nearly thwarted by China.

Authorities in Austria have expelled three members of the Russian embassy staff for suspected spying, Austria's foreign minister said Monday.

At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners. The applicants are the first under a new Nigerian government-assisted repatriation scheme,

Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U.S. and Iranian officials, Pakistan again plays a mediating role.