Politics

Biden’s GOP ‘epiphany’ prediction fades after Trump return

Seven years after then-presidential candidate Joe Biden suggested Republicans would eventually have a political “epiphany” and move beyond Donald Trump, that expectation has largely faded as Democrats recalibrate their approach to a more confrontational political landscape.

14 May 2026-17:40
Armenia eyes joint production of Indian Pinaka missile systems, report says

Armenia is taking steps to deepen defence cooperation with India, including exploring the possibility of establishing local production lines for the Pinaka missile system and 155mm artillery ammunition, according to Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW).

14 May 2026-16:26
Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz must remain open as Middle East peace talks resume

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, according to live updates from their ongoing diplomatic discussions, as regional tensions linked to Iran continue to affect global energy security.

14 May 2026-16:19
Araghchi accuses UAE of aiding US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of directly assisting what he described as US-Israeli aggression against Iran, saying there was “no doubt” about Abu Dhabi’s involvement.

14 May 2026-16:00
Chinese ships transiting Strait of Hormuz under Iranian protocols, source says

A number of Chinese vessels have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian management protocols following a decision by the Islamic Republic, according to an informed source.

14 May 2026-15:16
Ministerial Meeting at WUF13 to review progress on New Urban Agenda

A Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda will be held as part of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026.

14 May 2026-11:41
Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but urges cooperation with Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all commercial vessels, but stressed that shipping traffic must cooperate with Iranian naval forces.

14 May 2026-11:40
AIR Center hosts a round table on President Ilham Aliyev’s Zangilan speech

A round table titled “Discussions around President Ilham Aliyev’s speech during his visit to Zangilan” was held at the Center of Analysis of International Relations.

14 May 2026-11:27
Iran’s Araghchi accuses UAE of abetting Israel after Netanyahu visit revealed

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of abetting Israel against Iran, describing reported meetings between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE officials during the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “unforgivable”.

14 May 2026-11:09
Tehran accuses US of using ‘coercion’ to gain support for anti-Iran resolution

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has accused the United States of using “coercion” to secure backing for what it described as a politically motivated draft resolution targeting Iran’s activities in the Strait of Hormuz.

14 May 2026-10:52