Far right wins in first round of French elections

The far-right National Rally (RN) party in France has achieved a significant victory in the initial round of the country`s snap parliamentary elections.

As the general election approaches, political debate is heating up in the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated his pledge to start flights transporting asylum seekers to Rwanda in July, contingent on his re-election.

Spain, Ireland, and Norway are set to officially recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, despite facing strong opposition from Israel, which has become increasingly isolated following seven months of conflict in Gaza.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared on Wednesday that the United Kingdom (UK) will hold a general election on July 4.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for China`s proposal for resolving the Ukraine crisis in an interview published on Wednesday. He emphasized that China comprehends the underlying causes of the conflict and lauded Beijing`s approach to addressing it.

Several member states of the European Union are considering to jointly recognize the state of Palestine on May 21, Irish media reported Wednesday.

At a recent World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh, Josep Borrell, the EU`s foreign policy chief, announced that several European member states are poised to officially recognize Palestinian statehood by the end of May. This move reflects a significant diplomatic development within the European Union.

Russia exercised its veto power at the United Nations on Wednesday, blocking a resolution put forth by the United States and Japan aimed at preventing a potentially hazardous nuclear weapons race in space. 

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia`s election on Sunday, This landslide triumph underscores Putin`s enduring influence and his stance against Western powers, particularly highlighted by Moscow`s military involvement in Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia`s continued state of combat readiness and its full preparedness for nuclear conflict. he clarified that the current situation does not indicate an immediate rush toward such a scenario.

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed on Wednesday that Russian scientists are on the verge of creating cancer vaccines, potentially offering a breakthrough in cancer treatment.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Wednesday began its biggest military drill since the Cold War with a US warship leaving the United States for transit across the Atlantic to alliance territory in Europe.

Germany is urging the European Union (EU) to swiftly reach an agreement on a mission aimed at protecting the bloc`s commercial ships in the Red Sea from potential attacks by Yemen`s Houthi group. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year. 

A significant diplomatic rift has surfaced between the British and Greek governments concerning the contentious issue of the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles.

British Premier Rishi Sunak dismissed his interior minister Suella Braverman, as part of a broader reshuffle following her criticism of the police`s handling of a pro-Palestinian march, according to a government source.