Politics
Iranian drones attacked Azerbaijan's airport in Nakhchivan, two people were injured
An attack by drones launched from Iranian territory was recorded in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. One of the drones crashed into the airport terminal building, injuring two civilians.
The war in Iran could last at least 100 days or until September.
The Donald Trump administration is increasing resources for the evacuation of US citizens and stepping up military support for operations following the start of the war against Iran. Washington acknowledges that the scale of the conflict's consequences has been greater than expected.
China to increase defence spending by 7 per cent as part of army modernisation by 2035
China will increase its defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026. The country's authorities explain this with plans to modernise the armed forces and strengthen military capabilities.
The Pentagon is considering purchasing Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iranian Shahed drones.
The Pentagon and at least one Gulf state government are in talks to purchase Ukrainian interceptor drones. These are technologies that Ukraine uses to combat Russian Shahed-type drones.
The number of regions with budget deficits has risen sharply in Russia
The financial stability of regions in the Russian Federation is deteriorating. In 2025, regional budget deficits increased significantly, and the number of federal subjects with insufficient funds grew.
Kurdish armed groups announced the start of an offensive against Iranian forces
Kurdish armed groups based in Iraq have announced the start of a ground military operation against Iranian forces. This was reported by a representative of the Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan.
Pentagon chief announces expansion of US military operation against Iran
US Defence Secretary Pete Hagseth said that American forces could gain complete control of Iran's airspace within a few days. According to him, Iran's military capabilities are rapidly diminishing amid joint US-Israeli operations.
NATO air defence systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile approaching Turkey
A ballistic missile launched from Iran towards Turkey was intercepted by NATO air and missile defence systems. Turkey has stated that it reserves the right to respond to any hostile actions.
Taliban policies threaten Afghanistan's healthcare system, UN report says
Afghanistan's healthcare system is experiencing a deepening crisis. A new UN report notes that the key reasons for this are the restrictions on the rights of women and girls imposed by the Taliban, as well as a sharp reduction in international funding.
Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba elected as Iran's new supreme leader
The son of Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been elected as the country's new leader. This was reported by sources in the Islamic Republic, but there has been no official confirmation from the Iranian authorities as yet.
Cheap drones versus expensive Patriot missiles: the dynamics of Iran's war with the US and its allies
A few days after the conflict began, the fighting took on a war of attrition character. Massive attacks by Iranian drones are putting pressure on the air defence systems of the United States and its partners in the region.
The US Navy sank an Iranian military vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka.
An Iranian military ship sank in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Sri Lanka. Local authorities reported that crew members had been rescued and that a search and rescue operation was underway.
