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More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
June 12, 2026Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
June 8, 2026Armenia's Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary election, vote counting continues - Reuters
Armenia's Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary election, vote counting continues Reuters
June 7, 2026Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
June 5, 2026Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff - Reuters
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff Reuters
May 7, 2026Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
May 5, 2026Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
May 3, 2026Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report - reuters.com
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report reuters.com
April 4, 2026