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Elon Musk says he will resign as CEO of Twitter after finding successor

Elon Musk said Tuesday that he will step down as chief executive officer of Twitter as soon as he finds a successor to take over the position, according to Anadolu Agency.

India exporting military hardware to conflict zones while hiding the fact from the Bombay Stock Exchange

India has an expansionist approach, but this approach now has gone far away from the region and now hampering peace in the Caucasian region, reports daily Pakistan Today.

Foreign Minister Hayashi: Japan will lead discussions as G7 chair next year

Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa says Japan will lead discussions on the situation in Ukraine and regional issues in the Indo-Pacific as the chair of the Group of Seven meetings next year, according to NHK World.

Foreign ministers discuss Türkiye-UAE ties, regional developments

The foreign ministers of Türkiye and the UAE met on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, according to Anadolu Agency.

One of Europe's busiest airports to cap passengers through early 2023

Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport - one of Europe's busiest - announced plans Thursday to continue capping the number of travelers departing from the airport through early 2023.

Taiwan confronts Joe Biden with choice between Senate and China - INTERVIEW

Baku Tribune presents an interview with Assistant Professor Department of Political Science Christopher Newport University Taiyi Sun.

Zhiqun Zhu: Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is completely unnecessary and provocative - İNTERVİEW

Baku Tribune presents an interview with Bucknell University Professor Zhiqun Zhu, an expert on US-China relations and Chinese foreign policy.

Ambassador Guo Min makes remarks on Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Azerbaijan Guo Min commented on the trip of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan gravely undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait

This is stated in a widespread statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. It has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and seriously infringes upon China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Flash flood kills 5, injures 9 in northern Tehran

Flash flood caused by heavy rains on Wednesday night killed five people and injured nine others in Imamzadeh Davood, northern Tehran, according to IRNA.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Russia on Aug. 5

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the Russian coastal city of Sochi on Aug. 5 to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Turkish presidency announced Tuesday, according to Anadolu Agency.

Former Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz: Holocaust survivors of my friend's family found salvation in Azerbaijan – EXCLUSIVE – VIDEO

Baku Tribune presents an interview with Alan Dershowitz, former Trump lawyer, professor emeritus for Harvard Law School, is the author of numerous books, including “The Case Against the New Censorship,” and “The Case for Color-Blind Equality in an Age of Identity Politics.” Follow him on Twitter @AlanDersh. His podcast, The Dershow, is available on Rumble. Mr. Dershowitz represented Donald Trump at the impeachment hearings in 2019-2020.

Occupied Kashmir under Hindutva’s Tyrannical Umbrella

The clampdown in occupied Kashmir by the BJP government that started in august 2019 has nearly completed its three years with life off from normal for 12.5 million Kashmiris.

Indian Sikh Community: The Victim of Hindu Oppression

Sikhism, is the world's fifth-largest religion with nearly 309 million believers around the globe.

George Vlad Niculescu: The South Caucasian states might be dragged into any of those European dominant scenarios for the future

Baku Tribune presents an interview with Dr. George Vlad Niculescu, head of research, the European geopolitical forum (Brussels).

Editor-in-chief of DND:The total failure of Imran Khan to handle with economy resulted in economic meltdown in Pakistan - EXCLUSİVE

Pakistani journalist, Editor-in-chief of DND news agency Agha Iqrar Haroon gave an interview to Baku Tribune.

5 killed in shooting in central Israel

Five people were killed in a shooting attack in central Israel on Tuesday, Israeli police said, according to Anadolu Agency.

Joseph Nye: I think Putin desires to recreate the Russian Empire, either formally or informally – EXCLUSIVE

According to official information from the Ministry of Defense, Russia is conducting a special operation in Ukraine.

Ex-ISI chief Asad Durrani: Developments in Ukraine are best explained by two US establishment hands - EXCLUSIVE

Whatever the purpose of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan`s visit to Moscow, it couldn’t have been to influence Russia’s Ukraine Policy or to “encourage” Putin to march in the Country’s breakaway regions, - said to Baku Triune a former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general retired Lt Gen Asad Durrani.

Belarus says 'not a single' Russian soldier will stay after joint drills

Belarus's foreign minister Vladimir Makei said Wednesday that "not a single" Russian soldier will remain in the country after the massive joint maneuvers by Minsk and Moscow on Ukraine's border end, Baku Tribune reports citing BelTa.

Turkish president, First Lady experiencing 'mild symptoms' after testing positive for COVID-19

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and first lady Emine Erdogan have had “mild symptoms” of COVID-19, after they tested positive on Saturday for the omicron variant of the coronavirus, according to Anadolu Agency.

Erdogan: Terrorists in Syria receive US support

Commenting on the presence of the United States and Russia in war-torn Syria, Erdoğan drew attention to the fact that both countries have military bases in the country, Baku Tribune reports citing Daily Sabah.

Taiyi Sun: Lithuania probably did not anticipate such significant reactions from China - INTERVIEW

An interview to Baku Tribune was given by Taiyi Sun, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Christopher Newport University.

Blinken: US condemns latest missile launches

S Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches as a "violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions" and reaffirmed the "ironclad" security commitment with South Korea, as reported by the US Department of State on Friday (US time).

Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference

Former United States President Donald Trump has canceled an event scheduled on the first anniversary of the Capitol riot, blaming the House select committee tasked with handling the January 6 probe for the cancellation.

Macron expresses worries over Ukraine to Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Elysee revealed in a statement on Monday, adding that the French head of state expressed concerns regarding the situation in Ukraine.

Biden: US doesn't support Taiwan's independence - Chinese media

United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed "strategic and fundamental issues" during their virtual meeting, according to Chinese media. Biden also reportedly stated the US does not support Taiwanese independence in an effort to calm the recent tensions between Beijing and Washington over Taiwan. Xi warned China "will have to take decisive measures" if independence forces "cross the red line."

WHO: Booster jabs in rich countries 'scandal'

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has labeled the widespread administration of booster COVID vaccine doses in the developed world as a "scandal that must stop now."