A brawl erupted in Turkey’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling AK Party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle, Reuters reports. Opposition legislators tried to block Akın Gürlek, who President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointed to the top judicial portfolio,…
Iran vowed on Friday to avenge Israel’s killing of senior commanders and other officers of its elite Quds Force, at a public funeral held for the dead men, elevating fears of open war but leaving unsaid how it would retaliate or when, The New Times reports. U.S. officials in Washington and the Middle East…
A prominent Ukrainian monastery complex in the heart of Kyiv was set on fire following a massive Russian attack overnight into Monday that killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen in the capital, according to local authorities. Images showed flames billowing from the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, which traces its…
Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel Macron described as a possible strictly defensive naval mission, Reuters reports. The talks are intended to bring together Britain, France and other countries willing to join a peaceful multinational…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi landed in Damascus on Wednesday (May 3) for talks with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, Syrian state media reported, in the first visit by an Iranian head of state since war broke out in Syria in 2011, Reuters reports. With military and economic support from both Iran and Russia, Assad…
Ani Badalyan, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, referred to the latest moves by Azerbaijan in Lachin Corridor. “Since establishment of illegal checkpoint in Lachin Corridor Azerbaijan repeatedly, against International Court of Justice decisions, forbids even movement of ICRC, including medical evacuation. More international efforts and actions needed to lift seven-month blockade…
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid of the Iranian Red Crescent have crossed the Armenian-Iranian border. This was reported by the Armenian Red Cross Society. “The Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran has sent humanitarian aid to flood victims in northern Armenia. Humanitarian aid will be transferred as assistance to flood victims in Lori…
Turkish analysts assume that after the victory in the local elections, the opposition will demand an snap election of the president, RIA Novosti reports. Experts noted that the reason for the defeat of Erdogan’s party is the difficult economic situation in the country: high inflation (65%), insufficient pensions. According to political analysts, Justice…
The long-running conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh has created partnerships in the South Caucasus that cut across religious, ethnic, and geopolitical lines in surprising ways, Foreign Affairs reports. Iran, which is ruled by Shiite clerics, has provided an economic lifeline to Christian-majority Armenia, whose primary backer has long been…
In a phone call, Turkish President Erdogan praises the US presidential candidate’s “brave stance” following the attack. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, describing it as an attack on democracy. Erdogan expressed his sorrow for the incident and wished Trump, the 45th President of the United…
Members of new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government arrived at 10 Downing Street on Monday as the incoming cabinet began taking shape after his appointment. Education Secretary Lucy Powell and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner were among Labour lawmakers seen arriving at the prime minister’s official residence, while some roles, including that of former…
Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahain and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, in a telephone conversation late Tuesday, discussed and exchanged views on some topics of mutual interest, including the Niger crisis, the Ukraine war, the relations between Iran and the European Union, as well as the removal of sanctions, Iran Press reports. Amir-Abdollahian…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would achieve its objectives in the war in Ukraine and “do everything for victory,” while acknowledging battlefield losses, inflation risks and the pressures facing the country. Putin made the remarks at the Kremlin Palace while addressing lawmakers at the closing of the State Duma, the lower house of…
On June 5, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iran’s Acting President Mohammad Mokhber had a telephone conversation, during which the parties expressed their readiness to implement the agreements reached during Aliyev’s meeting with the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The parties also discussed the work on the creation of a road connecting the western…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday, 21 June 2025, that France and its European partners would intensify diplomatic engagement with Iran, following more than a week of hostilities between Iran and Israel. On Friday, senior diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the European Union met in Geneva with Iranian Foreign Minister…
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has taken the oath of office for a new presidential term on Saturday (June 3) after winning re-election last weekend, extending his rule into a third decade, Reuters reports. “I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and…
Congressman Mike Garcia referred to the latest aggression by Azerbaijan. “As Armenia continues to face a humanitarian crisis due to unprovoked Azeri attacks, I stand with the Armenian people. We must support the Armenian people in the face of these ongoing atrocities”, Garcia Tweeted.
Following the deadly incident 10 days ago, recent reports of frequent ceasefire violations along the line of contact and the international border remain a cause for concern, says Toivo Klaar, European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia. “The EU strongly urges restraint in order to prevent any further escalation….
Search and rescue operations were completed in all regions of Aleppo province. This was reported by the General Consulate of Armenia in Aleppo.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed Louis Bono, US State Department’s Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations, about the peace talks with Armenia, Azerbaijan’s MFA reports. At the meeting, the parties exchanged views on various aspects of the Azerbaijan-US bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda, as well as the regional peace process in the post-conflict period….
Reuters. The first ship to depart Ukraine under a U.N.-brokered deal to resume grain exports from the country two weeks ago was approaching the Syrian port of Tartous on Sunday (August 14), two shipping sources said. The Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni set sail from Ukraine’s Odesa port on Aug. 1 under the deal between Moscow…
Mushegh Hovsepyan of Armenia has been elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) from among 15 candidates. His election marks the first time that an Armenian expert will serve on the Committee, according to a press release from Armenia’s Permanent Mission to the UN. “Armenia remains committed to advancing…
Edmon Marukyan, Ambassador-at-Large of Armenia referred to the latest developments in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and the closure of Berdzor (Lachin) corridor by Azerbaijani “eco-activists”. “It’s been day since Azerbaijan blocked Lachin Corridor. The only supply channel for 120,000 people, of which 30,000 kids. Azerbaijan sends a clear signal of ethnic cleansing: a crime against…
President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili had a telephone conversation with the head of the European Council, Charles Michel, and announced that the bill ‘On transparency of foreign influence’ being considered by the country’s parliament hinders Tbilisi’s integration into the European Union, the Georgian president’s office said. “During a long telephone conversation with the President…
A section of cliff has collapsed near the vicinity of the Shiomghvime Monastery complex. Video footage of the incident has been circulating on social media platforms, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. Reports from individuals present at the scene indicate that no injuries occurred due to the collapse. The First Channel of the Georgian Public…
A physical confrontation occurred between rally participants and police on Chichinadze Street, the area adjacent to the Georgian Parliament building, 1tv.ge reports. The rally participants claim that law enforcement officers are trying to force them to leave Chichinadze Street, where they are now located. “They are already jazzing hands. They have moved on…
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash had a telephone conversation. The officials discussed issues related to bilateral economic relations, including cooperation in the fields of energy and transport. The parties emphasized the need for quick implementation of joint projects, in particular, the new transit…
A civilian has died as a result of Azerbaijani aggression against Armenian Human Rights Defender Kristinne Grigoryan said at the Government session today. She said the person was in no way involved in military service, and there are facts to prove it. “In addition to ambulances and its staff, reporters were also targeted. There is…
Georgia’s parliament passed a law on Friday forbidding protesters to cover their faces and banning fireworks and lasers from demonstrations following clashes between police and civilians at pro-EU protests, Reuters reports. The law, which imposes a fine of 2,000 lari ($720) for offenders, was passed unanimously, the Interpress news agency said. Lawmakers also…
The European Commission (EC) will propose a ban on purchases of Russian oil by EU countries in early 2026, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen said, TASS reports. “Early next year we will put forward a legislative proposal to ban the remaining oil,” he told reporters. Shipments of Russian oil to…
