Politics

Peru set to elect new president

Elections will be held Sunday in Peru to determine the head of state who will serve until 2026.

France: Macron closes elite school for presidents

President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday the abolition of elite postgraduate civil service college Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) and replaced it with a Public Service Institute (ISP) in an attempt to transform the image of French civil service.

Biden announces efforts to curb gun violence 'epidemic'

US President Joe Biden rolled out on Thursday a series of executive actions intended to mitigate the US's ongoing gun violence "epidemic," calling it an "international embarrassment", Baku Tribune reports citing Anadolu.

Prosecutor General of Russia pays an official visit to Azerbaijan

General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan continues its fruitful activity on the basis of establishing business relations and friendly relations with a number of international and regional organizations, as well as prosecutor's office and other criminal prosecution bodies of the foreign countries in the field of combating against crime, the press service of the General Prosecutor’s Office told Baku Tribune.

U.S. restores assistance for Palestinians, to provide $235 million in aid

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it would provide $235 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians, restarting funding for the United Nations agency supporting refugees and restoring other assistance cut off by then-President Donald Trump.

Russian foreign minister meets Pakistani premier

Russia's foreign minister met the Pakistani prime minister in Islamabad on Wednesday for talks on host of issues including the troubled peace process in Afghanistan and Kashmir.

Turkish, Serbian foreign ministers talk over phone

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke by phone Tuesday with his Serbian counterpart Nikola Selakovic, said diplomatic sources.

Montreux treaty a red line for Turkey: MHP leader

The Montreux Convention is a red line for Turkey that guarantees peace and stability in the Black Sea, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader said on Tuesday.

Moscow warns Washington of consequences of Kiev’s provocative policies in Donbass

Moscow warns Washington about the consequences of Kiev’s provocative policy in eastern Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told TASS Tuesday.

Putin signs bill allowing him 2 more presidential terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill, allowing him to hold the presidential office for two more terms.

Turkey remains committed to Montreux treaty: President

Turkey is committed to staying in the 1936 Montreux treaty governing passages in the Bosporus Strait, said the nation's president on Monday.

Turkish president, Jordan's king speak over phone

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday spoke to Jordan’s King Abdullah II over phone, according to the Turkish Presidency.

Iran: No talks with US during Vienna meeting

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out any direct or indirect talks with the US one day before heading to Vienna for much-anticipated talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

Italian Ambassador completes his diplomatic tenure in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with Italian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Augusto Massari upon the termination of his diplomatic tenure.

Top ultra-Orthodox rabbi says Arabs will be better coalition partners than Israeli left

A senior Haredi rabbi has reportedly given his backing to a potential Israeli government alliance with the United Arab List party, which has now become a potential kingmaker after Israel's inconclusive election this March.

Dutch parliament rebukes PM Mark Rutte after he scrapes by in no-confidence vote

Dutch lawmakers voted to formally censure caretaker prime minister Mark Rutte after he narrowly survived a no-confidence motion, accusing the embattled leader of lying about a future political appointment.

Biden administration calls in grassroots leaders for COVID vaccine education campaign

The Biden administration has announced a new effort to combat vaccine hesitancy and dispel misinformation that will employ leaders from churches, unions and nonprofits.

Dmitry Peskov: Russia enjoys excellent trustworthy relations with Azerbaijan

Russia enjoys excellent trustworthy relations with Azerbaijan based on mutual respect,” said Russian President’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov in an interview with Russian newspaper “Argumenti I Fakti.