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Parliamentary elections

live Armenia voters head to polls in major test of future political direction

Armenia heads to the polls on 7 June in a key parliamentary vote seen as a test of its democratic reforms and future political direction. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking re-election amid domestic polarisation, security challenges and regional diplomatic tensions.

15:47

Drone attack

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms casualties in deadly Sea of Azov drone attacks

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.

15:04

Middle East conflict

live U.S. considers Iranian assets for Gulf rebuilding as war enters 100th day

The U.S. plans to seek the redirection of Iranian assets to Gulf states to help fund reconstruction and repairs for damage attributed to Iran, a source familiar with the matter said. The move comes as Tehran followed a wave of strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain with additional drone launches.

11:30

Ohio festival

At least 12 injured in a shooting near festival in U.S. state of Ohio

At least a dozen people were wounded, two critically, on Saturday (6 June) in Toledo, Ohio, as two shooters traded gunfire, police said.

11:20

View from Kabul

Afghanistan water crisis falls hardest on women and girls, UN warns

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned ahead of World Environment Day that Afghanistan's worsening water crisis is disproportionately affecting women and girls, who bear much of the responsibility for securing water for their families.