Politics

Azerbaijan’s geopolitical position highlights importance of diversifying exports: Presidential representative

18 Apr 2026-13:58
Iran claims it blocked US, Israeli naval access to Sea of Oman

A senior Iranian naval commander has said Iranian forces prevented US and Israeli aircraft carrier strike groups and marine units from entering the Sea of Oman.

18 Apr 2026-13:01
OTS foreign ministers to meet as part of Antalya Diplomacy Forum

The 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum is continuing in Türkiye.

18 Apr 2026-12:58
Iran warns on Hormuz transit rules amid US tensions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz must strictly follow routes designated by Tehran and operate under full Iranian coordination.

18 Apr 2026-12:00
Iran's Qalibaf rejects Trump claims on Hormuz

Iran’s Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has categorically rejected what he described as a series of false claims by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic’s rules governing transit through the strategic waterway.

18 Apr 2026-11:42
Kyiv says Russia preparing frequent large-scale attacks

Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia is preparing to carry out frequent large-scale attacks against Ukraine, potentially up to seven times per month, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

17 Apr 2026-17:57
Myanmar frees former president Win Myint

Myanmar’s military-backed authorities have granted an amnesty that includes the release of former president Win Myint and a reduction in the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to her lawyer and state media.

17 Apr 2026-16:50
Russia warns of possible strikes on European drone sites

Russia has refused to rule out potential strikes on drone-related facilities in Europe, as tensions rise over Western support for Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

17 Apr 2026-16:20
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to host Central Asian counterparts in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Moscow on April 17, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-14:12
Georgia PM reaffirms EU bid but warns of bloc’s “fundamental challenges”

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has reaffirmed his country’s ambition to become a full member of the European Union, while warning that his government is “very concerned about fundamental problems” within the bloc.

17 Apr 2026-13:56