Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, says Zelensky

Jun 09, 2026

London [UK], June 9: Roman Abramovich has acted as a go-between for Kiev and Moscow on plans for peace talks, Ukraine's president has confirmed.

One killed as Ukraine hits train in Russian-controlled Crimea

Jun 09, 2026

Kiev [Ukraine], June 9: A Ukrainian drone attack hit a passenger train on the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, killing an assistant driver and injuring...

Pope calls for a thorough probe into abuse within Church

Jun 09, 2026

Madrid [Spain], June 9: Pope Leo XIV has described the numerous cases of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church as a "scourge" that must be...

Armenia's pro-Western ruling party wins parliamentary poll

Jun 09, 2026

Yerevan [Armenia], June 9: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's pro-Western ruling party has come out on top in the country's parliamentary election, preliminary final results...

China's Xi reaffirms support for North Korea as he begins state visit

Jun 09, 2026

Beijing [China], June 9: Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of his country's continued support, as he began a...

Over 30 killed after powerful earthquake hits Philippines

Jun 09, 2026

Manila [Philippines] / Jakarta [Indonesia], June 9: At least 32 people were killed when a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami...

Iran, Israel halt mutual strikes after flare-up in fighting

Jun 09, 2026

Tel Aviv [Israel] / Tehran [Iran], June 9: Iran and Israel said on Monday that they would halt hostilities for the time being, after trading...

Iran says airspace returns to normal after flight restrictions lifted

Jun 09, 2026

Tehran [Iran], June 9: Iran's Civil Aviation Organization on Monday said that the country's airspace has returned to normal and aviation operations would resume following...

Iraq and Syria reopen airspace after Israel-Iran flare-up

Jun 09, 2026

Damascus [Syria], June 9: Iraq and Syria have reopened their airspace, after closing it amid renewed attacks traded by Israel and Iran. The current situation...