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Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, reinforcing his political position amid ongoing regional tensions. According to European Parliament reports and independent analysts, the outcome reflects broader geopolitical dynamics in the Caucasus.

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Leaders

Armenia’s Pro-West Government Wins Election Amid Russian Pressure

Armenia's pro-West government has secured a victory in the general election, according to BBC reports, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party won 49.8% of the vote.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Xi Jinping Arrives in North Korea for Rare Summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a rare two-day state visit, his first since 2019. The trip highlights shifting dynamics in China-North Korea relations and comes amid growing regional tensions.

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Europa

Día del Padre: Tradiciones y fechas alrededor del mundo

El Día del Padre se celebra el tercer domingo de junio en Estados Unidos, pero las tradiciones y fechas varían en el mundo. En Alemania, coincide con el día de la Ascensión y se marca con caminatas y cerveza. Una nueva campaña en Alemania aborda familias monoparentales.

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Asia Pacific

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea this week is likely less about friendship and more about leverage, according to BBC sources. The two countries have a historically close relationship, but recent years have seen growing tensions.

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Europe

Steve Rosenberg: Russia’s economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

Drones targeting St Petersburg overshadowed Russia's economic forum, according to BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to visit North Korea following high-profile meetings with U.S. and Russian leaders, sparking questions about his strategic intentions. According to South Korean intelligence sources, Xi’s security team had already visited Pyongyang in advance.

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Space

ISS Astronauts Resume Work After Evacuation Alert

Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have been told to return to normal duties after previously being on evacuation alert due to a worsening air leak, according to The Guardian.

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Football

Andreeva Wins French Open at 19, Chwalinska’s Fairytale Ends

Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in a 6-3 6-2 final. Andreeva, the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros title since Monica Seles in 1992, claimed victory over an opponent who was a 500-1 outsider.

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Leaders

Armenia Faces Election as Russia Applies Economic Pressure

Armenia votes on 7 June under mounting Russian economic pressure, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks re-election on a promise of European integration, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Ukrainian Drones Target St. Petersburg, Russia Calls Attack ‘Unprecedented’

Russian authorities reported an 'unprecedented attack' by Ukrainian drones targeting St. Petersburg, with over 140 drones shot down, according to BBC.

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Corporate

Maja Chwalińska’s Life-Changing French Open Run

Maja Chwalińska, a 24-year-old qualifier from Poland, has made history by reaching the French Open final in 2026. Her career earnings have nearly tripled in the tournament alone, reaching $1.624 million — more than double her previous total of $864,030, according to reports.

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Europe

Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is 'no point' meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at this time, according to Al Jazeera. He criticized Zelenskyy's recent letter as rude and insincere.

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Europa

Ucrania ataca cinco embarcaciones en el Mar de Azov

Ucrania confirmó que atacó cinco embarcaciones con carga ilegal en el Mar de Azov y aguas costeras de territorios ocupados por Rusia, según BBC.

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Europe

Ukraine Strikes Cargo Ships, Confirms Romania Drone Blast

Ukraine has confirmed it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories, according to BBC.

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