Armenia's Pashinyan wins election but falls short of supermajority
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party has won the country's parliamentary election, strengthening Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's position as he pursues a pro-Western course despite pressure from Russia. Final results showed Civil Contract taking 49.8% of the vote, with the Strong Armenia Alliance in second place on 23.2% and the Armenia Alliance third on 9.9%. The vote was held on 7 June and was widely seen as a test of whether Armenia would continue moving closer to the West after years of reliance on Moscow.Pashinyan declared victory on Monday after early results showed his party had secured more than 50% of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 10:03 LONDON
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Armenia parliamentary elections draw close scrutiny from Russia, the US and the EU
Armenia's parliamentary elections are being closely watched in Moscow, Washington and Brussels as voters prepare to choose a new legislature. The contest is being framed as a test of the country's direction between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and parties that favour closer ties with Russia. The vote has become a focal point for outside powers because of Armenia's geopolitical position and the competing interests involved.The available reporting says Russia, the United States and the European Union all have interests at stake as geopolitics takes centre stage. It also says voters will choose between Mr Pashinyan, who is backed by United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
China imposes one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs after Taiwan visit
China has imposed a one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs after they visited Taiwan in May, according to New Zealand's foreign ministry. The move is the first time Beijing has taken this step against New Zealand lawmakers over a Taiwan trip, and it has prompted Wellington to raise the matter with Chinese authorities. The MPs were told of the ban when they returned from the visit, local media reported.The Chinese Embassy said the ban could be reduced or waived if the MPs apologised. New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters said the decision had surprised him, and officials in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary for key House seat
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, setting up a November contest against Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. The district is one of the most closely watched House races in the state and is being treated as a toss-up by independent analysts. Bennett, a former US Navy helicopter pilot, defeated three Democratic rivals and secured about 47.2% of the vote, according to projected results.Her nearest challenger, Tina Shah, received 20.2%. Bennett's victory was confirmed on Tuesday, and she will now face Kean in the general election. Kean ran unopposed in the Republican primary with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
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When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
