Politics

Alexander Lukashenko made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev

On May 22, President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Baku Tribune reports citing Azertac.

US-based Caspian Policy Center delegation informed of realities in the region

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has met with a delegation from the Caspian Policy Center (CPC), an independent research think tank in the United States.

Israeli jets pound Gaza as rocket fire resumes and Palestinians hit streets to protest

Israeli warplanes continued to pound Gaza on Tuesday and rocket fire into Israel resumed after a brief lull, as Palestinian protesters hit the streets in cities across the West Bank and elsewhere.

President Ilham Aliyev received Belarus defense minister

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Minister of Defense of the Republic of Belarus Viktor Khrenin.

Mexico's president asks forgiveness for Chinese massacre

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador apologized on Monday for the massacre perpetrated against the Chinese community in the northern state of Coahuila 110 years ago.

Assistant to Azerbaijani President meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General in Brussels

Assistant to the Azerbaijani President-Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev has met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana at NATO headquarters, according to the organization’s website.

Azerbaijani, French FMs hold phone talk

At the initiative of the opposite side, Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian have had a phone conversation.

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza after media strike

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about the situation with Gaza.

Russia puts US, Czech Republic on list of 'unfriendly states'

Russia on Friday put the US and the Czech Republic on the list of unfriendly countries, the only two states on the inventory so far.

George Deek : Time to demand Hamas to stop the violence and hate

"The siren went on in the Israeli city of Holon, warning of a rocket launched to that direction. A young mother walking with a baby stroller is seen on camera rushing to a nearby safe space", the Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek said this, Baku Tribune reports citing APA.

Israel, Hamas continue to trade blows on third day of intense fighting

Thursday was another day of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas, as more than 1,700 missiles have been fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel in the last three days while the Israeli military has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza.

French police disperse demonstration in support of Palestine

French police dispersed a demonstration in Paris on Wednesday in support of Palestine.

Hundreds of Palestinians injured as Israeli police storm Al-Aqsa

Israeli police on Monday stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and attacked the Palestinians who were on guard to prevent raids by extremist Jews.

Hulusi Akar: “988 terrorists were neutralized in north of Iraq and Syria in 2021”

From January 1, 2021, until today, 988 terrorists were neutralized in the north of Iraq and Syria, said Turkish national defence minister Hulusi Akar, Baku Tribune reports citing Anadolu.

Taiwan welcomes G7 support for 'meaningful participation' in WHO

Taiwan on Thursday welcomed support from G7 countries regarding “meaningful participation” of the island nation in World Health Organization (WHO) forums and the World Health Assembly (WHA).

Biden sends condolences to Mexico for train tragedy

US President Joe Biden offered condolences to the people of Mexico on Wednesday after a metro overpass collapse led to two dozen deaths in the Mexican capital.

Russia urges de-escalation in East Jerusalem

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced concerns on Wednesday about escalating tensions in East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.

Tunisian, German presidents hold phone conversation on ties

Tunisian President Kais Saied held a phone conversation on Tuesday with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the bilateral relations.

What is Biden hoping for Turkey-US affairs?

US. President Joe Biden recognized the 1915 events as "genocide." Since it has no legal force, the U.S. president's statement will not entail legal consequences; however, it may well spoil the relations of the Biden administration with Turkey.

Netanyahu misses deadline to build a new government. Here's what comes next

Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on the Premiership of Israel looks a little less secure after a deadline to build a new government passed at midnight (5pET).

Biden says he hopes to meet with Putin in Europe in June

US President Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday he hoped to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his planned visit to Europe in June, Baku Tribune reports citing TASS.

Libya calls on Turkey to help evacuate foreign forces

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush on Monday met with her Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in the capital Tripoli and called on Turkey to cooperate to evacuate foreign forces from Libya, reports Baku Tribune citing Xinhua.

Biden pursues GOP infrastructure deal as anxious Democrats watch the clock

As President Joe Biden doubles down on seeking Republican cooperation for an infrastructure package, some Democratic allies say he should be prepared to go it alone if a deal doesn't materialize quickly.

Hamas chief: Delaying elections has no credible justification

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said late Friday that the decision to postpone planned Palestinian elections has no credible justification, Baku Tribune reports citing Anadolu.

Tatyana Poloskova: Russia is in the process of restoring diplomatic relations with Georgia - EXCLUSİVE

Russia and Georgia are focused on restoration of diplomatic relations and, perhaps, this event will take place soon. Russian and Georgian sources and the media of both countries are seriously discussing this.

Kyrgyzstan’s death toll in skirmish on Kyrgyz-Tajik border rises to 13 - ministry

The number of Kyrgyz nationals who died in the recent clash on the border with Tajikistan has increased to 13, the Kyrgyz Health Ministry told TASS Friday.

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Ukraine next week - TV

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told CBS that he will travel to Ukraine next week, Baku Tribune reports quoting TASS.

Lavrov to take part in online meeting of UN Security Council on May 7

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in an online meeting of the UN Security Council on May 7, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters at a press briefing on Thursday, Baku Tribune reports citing TASS.