U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (July 8) said that there will hopefully be a peace deal soon between Azerbaijan and Armenia, but offered no other details.   “NATO’s now at 5% for the first time ever, the highest numbers ever. A peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, a…

Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (July 7) the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances.   Washington’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Kyiv prompted it to warn the move would crimp its ability to fend…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed replacing the current ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, during his phone call with President Donald Trump on Friday, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter, Reuters reports.   The country’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is on a list of potential candidates to become Kyiv’s…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Anadolu reports.   Fidan and Araghchi discussed bilateral and regional issues, as well as the negotiation process regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.  …

Britain said on Saturday it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, as foreign minister David Lammy visited its capital Damascus, pledging 94.5 million pounds ($129 million) in support, Reuters reports.   “There is renewed hope for the Syrian people,” Lammy said in a statement. “It is in our interests…

At least 47 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes in Gaza as Israeli forces again targeted people waiting for food, while hospitals struggled to cope with the wounded, Al Jazeera reported, quoting hospital sources. Meanwhile, Hamas has announced its readiness to begin negotiations “immediately” on a proposed 60-day ceasefire that would allow vital aid into Gaza….

Tesla is on the brink of losing billions of dollars following the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, Financial Times reports.   According to the publication, it is this specific clause — and not the growing budget deficit — that prompted Tesla CEO Elon Musk, one…

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has congratulated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the occasion of US Independence Day. “I send my best wishes to Secretary Rubio while looking forward to enhance Armenia-US strategic partnership aimed at fostering democratic institutions, promoting regional peace and driving economic development,” Mirzoyan said in a post on X….

The US Congress has passed Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda, BBC reports.   After a gruelling session on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 218 to 214 on Thursday afternoon. It was approved…

A Russian attack on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine killed two people and damaged a military recruitment centre, the Ukrainian military and regional officials said on Thursday (July 3), Reuters reports.   Regional governor Volodymyr Kohut said at least 47 people were also wounded, while the military reported fires in the military recruitment…

Hamas suggested Wednesday that it was open to a ceasefire agreement with Israel, but stopped short of accepting a U.S.-backed proposal announced by President Donald Trump hours earlier, insisting on its longstanding position that any deal bring an end to the war in Gaza, AP reports.   Trump said Tuesday that Israel had agreed on…

On July 2, 2025, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Azerbaijan, Mikhail Yevdokimov, was summoned to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.   During the meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov, Azerbaijani authorities lodged a formal protest over what they described as Russia’s “unfriendly actions” that have undermined the bilateral relationship.   The protest…

Reuters. Large plumes of smoke rose from Gaza throughout the day on Tuesday (July 1).   Israeli planes and tanks struck heavily in north and south Gaza, destroying clusters of homes, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidant was in Washington, expected to discuss a possible ceasefire.   Thousands of Gaza residents again took flight…

Reuters. Wildfires burned near homes in Turkey’s Hatay on Monday evening (June 30) with residents being evacuated according to officials.   Regional governor, Mustafa Masatli, said at least 20 houses were vacated and people relocated to residence halls.   More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from five regions, including more than 42,000 in Izmir,…

The United States will resume trade negotiations with Canada immediately after Ottawa scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday, Reuters reports.   “Absolutely,” Hassett said on Fox News Channel when asked about the talks restarting.   White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters…

The French Riviera resort of Cannes is bringing in “drastic regulation” on cruise ships, with any vessels carrying more than 1,000 people to be banned from its harbour, Sky News reports.   Known for the iconic annual film festival, Cannes is a glamourous holiday spot on the southern French coast popular with British tourists and…

President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan met with European Commission Vice-President, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, who is on an official visit to Armenia.   Welcoming the guest, the President specifically stated: “The Republic of Armenia has today adopted a path which, in general terms, can be described as…

In Izmir (Turkey), 455 families were evacuated due to a forest fire.   The fire broke out on the outskirts of the city and quickly spread to the forest, according to local media.   It is reported that more than 600 people are fighting the fire. The operation involves 8 aircraft, 16 helicopters, almost 60…

China’s Commerce Ministry on Friday announced that Beijing and Washington had confirmed the details of a trade deal framework that the two countries had agreed upon earlier this month following talks in London, DW reports.   According to the statement from the ministry, Washington will lift “restrictive measures against China,” and Beijing will “review and…

Russia is preparing a letter to Armenia, in which it notes the discrepancies between the norms of its rapprochement with the European Union (EU) and the rules of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This was announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk—and in response to a question from TASS.   “I am going to…

Reuters. Russia and Ukraine have carried out another prisoner-of-war exchange, Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday (June 26).   Both sides exchanged the same number of prisoners, but there was no word on how many soldiers were involved, Russia’s state RIA news agency said.   Ukraine’s ombudsman and president Volodymyr Zelenskiy released video footage said…

Reuters. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday (June 26) that the U.S. “achieved nothing” when it joined the war with Israel against Tehran, his account said in a posting on X.   “The Islamic Republic delivered a heavy slap to the US’s face,” Khamenei added. “It attacked and inflicted damage on the…

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met in The Hague. The talks lasted more than 40 minutes. The Ukrainian president described the conversation with the head of the White House as meaningful.   “We discussed the most important issues. We appreciate Washington’s attention and willingness to contribute to peace,” Zelensky noted.   Later, at a press…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which they announced the launch of joint weapons production between Ukraine and Denmark.   Zelenskyy shared this information on his social media platforms.   “Denmark will be the first country with which we launch joint defense production. Every country that sincerely…

Mass rallies were held in Tehran and other Iranian cities. According to local media, people celebrated the victory over Israel and expressed support for the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces.   President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the Iranian people in a message:   “The enemy suffered a severe and historic punishment. Thanks to the heroic resistance of…

At a NATO meeting, Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed NATO’s strong support for Ukraine.   Rutte condemned recent Russian attacks on civilians as unacceptable and emphasised that the upcoming NATO summit declaration will include firm commitments—especially financial support—for Ukraine.   President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for NATO’s backing and highlighted…

The Kremlin expects that Belgrade’s sending weapons to Ukraine will not affect Russian-Serbian relations, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, TASS reports.   “This topic was raised during our contacts with the Serbian friends, and clarifications and guarantees were given by our Serbian colleagues. We expect that this is and will be the case,”…

Israel bombed Iran’s Fordow nuclear bunker site south of Tehran again Monday, following the U.S.’s strikes on the secretive underground facility over the weekend, according to media outlets in Israel and Tehran, The Hill reports.   “The aggressor attacked the Fordow nuclear site again,” Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported, quoting a spokesperson for the crisis…

Israel is very close to completing its goal of removing the dual threats of Iran’s ballistic missiles and nuclear programme, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, Reuters reports.   He promised not to let Israel be dragged into a war of attrition but also said he would not end the Iran campaign prematurely.  …

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…