Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with emotional scenes as Iranian officials paid their respects and chants of 'death to USA' were heard. International dignitaries also arrived to attend the multi-day ceremonies.
Ukraine has continued drone attacks on Russian territory, including Moscow, despite a self-declared Russian ceasefire, leading some Russian cities to cancel Victory Day parades. President Zelensky also issued warnings regarding foreign officials attending the Moscow parade.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated he would not discuss Kosovo with anyone, including US Senator Marco Rubio or 'Saint Peter,' reiterating that 'Kosovo is Serbia, it was and will be. End of story.'
Avetik Chalabyan, an Armenian opposition figure, has been arrested and accused of enlisting voters from an unnamed state to secure victory in parliamentary elections.
Eleven foreign guests, including European Union officials and leaders from Northern Europe and the Baltic states, have arrived in Kyiv to participate in events marking the fourth anniversary of the fu
Foreign officials have increasingly visited China's leader this year, a trend that is seen as bolstering Beijing's efforts to project itself as a pillar of global stability.
Diplomats reportedly view JD Vance as both a useful connection to Trump and a long-term mystery, indicating uncertainty about his true political stances.