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Brawl breaks out in Iraqi parliament over parliament speaker role
Tensions and physical altercations erupted inside the Iraqi Parliament on May 18 due to disputes among political blocs over the election of a new parliamentary speaker
Iran sends military to Belarus for first time since USSR’s collapse
For the first time in over three decades, Iran has officially appointed a new military attaché to Belarus, marking a significant step in the two countries' diplomatic and military relations.
BRICS currency is coming soon, Iranian ambassador
Iran is actively participating in initiatives under Russia's leadership in BRICS, with the two countries working towards creating a single currency for the bloc, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said to local media.
Instigator of claims against Usmanov accused of intimidating lawyers
The leader of a group of former shareholders who was at the centre of a years-long dispute with Russian metallurgical company Metalloinvest and its sanctioned shareholder Alisher Usmanov has been accused of putting pressure on lawyers.
Russian courts seize UniCredit, Deutsche bank Russian assets
Russian courts ordered the seizure of UniCredit's and Deutsche bank assets, accounts, property, and shares on May 18
Iranian cleric warns of security threat from collapsing birthrate
Imam of Yasuj, Ayatollah Seyyed Nasir Hosseini, has issued a stark warning about the security threats posed by Iran's ageing population, urging for a strong national and religious response
US says sending military “trainers” to Ukraine is “inevitable”
In another step in the creeping escalation, the US said sending military trainers” to participate in the War in Ukraine is “inevitable"
Kurdish leader Demirtas sentenced to 42 years over 2014 unrest
Co-chairs of Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party denounce "black stain" on country’s judicial record and attempt at "erasing" Kurdish politicians.
Former Nexta editor Protasevich says he owes Belarus authorities $7.6mn in damages
The former editor in chief of social media channel Nexta Roman Protasevich says he owes the Belarusian authorities $7.6mn in damages.
EDB allocates $1mn for Kazakh flood relief
The Eurasian Development Bank has decided to allocate funds to help eliminate the consequences of the massive floods in several regions of Kazakhstan.
Protesters picket Yerevan EBRD event demanding Armenian PM’s resignation
Nikol Pashinyan is under pressure to resign after giving up territory to Azerbaijan under a border demarcation deal.
Heavy floods claim several lives in Iran's second biggest city Mashhad
Heavy floods in the Iranian city of Mashhad have killed several people who were stuck in a submerged car as a torrent of water swept them away.
US Secretary of State Blinken says Ukraine free to use US-made weapons to strike Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Ukraine has to “make its own choice” when deciding to use US-made weapons to strike targets inside Russia.
Russian archaeologists uncover ancient settlement close to the Iraq-Iran border
After several decades, Russian archaeologists have conducted their first fieldwork in Iraq’s Maysan Province, in a sign of growing cooperation between Baghdad and Moscow.
Slovak premier Robert Fico in 'life-threatening' condition after assassination attempt
Fico’s condition has been described by local media as “life-threatening" after he was shot several times with a pistol.
#BREAKING: Slovak Prime Minister Fico shot, in a life-threatening condition in hospital
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot and wounded, leaving him in a life-threatening condition.
Georgia's parliament passes controversial 'foreign agents' bill amid mass protests and U.S. warnings
Washington says it might impose financial and travel restrictions on certain individuals if the bill remains unchanged or if security forces continue to violently suppress protests.
Far right activists attack Ukrainians visiting Bulgaria to buy Russian-made nuclear reactors
Ukraine wants to buy equipment Bulgaria bought from Russia for the scrapped Belene nuclear power plant project to replace occupied power infrastructure.
Discovery of mass grave in Babylon revives hope of accounting for Iraqi man missing for 33 years
A recent announcement of a mass grave discovery in Babylon has rekindled hope for a young man who was just a year old when his father disappeared during the 1991 Shiite uprising against Saddam Hussein's regime.
US Secretary of State Blinken assures continued support for Ukraine in surprise visit amidst Russian offensive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on May 14, reaffirming America's commitment to Ukraine amidst Russia's intensified offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.