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Over 500 candidates elected in UK local elections amid Gaza-related campaign focus

An analysis by the Henry Jackson Society has found that 574 candidates elected in recent UK local elections ran campaigns focused on Gaza-related or Muslim community issues, across 58 local councils.

13 May 2026-13:03
Pashinyan rejects Kremlin criticism over Zelensky remarks in Yerevan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has defended his government’s handling of remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan, after the Kremlin criticised Armenia for allowing what it described as “anti-Russian statements” to be voiced on its territory.

11 May 2026-16:40
Türkiye and Armenia advance fragile normalization with joint border bridge restoration deal

Türkiye and Armenia are taking new steps toward normalizing relations, marked by an agreement to jointly restore an ancient border bridge, a move experts describe as symbolic yet fragile but potentially full of opportunity.

10 May 2026-17:08
Macron promises Armenia what he cannot deliver

The European Political Community summit will likely be remembered for its emotional meetings and conspicuous displays of warm friendship between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron. Had these displays been somewhat more restrained and dignified, they might not have attracted much attention. After all, cordial relations between politicians from different countries are perfectly normal.

08 May 2026-10:31
EU moves into the South Caucasus through Yerevan

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

07 May 2026-00:15
Armenia steps out of Moscow’s shadow: What the Yerevan summit revealed

For several days, Yerevan became one of the key centres of European diplomacy. On 4 May 2026, the Armenian capital hosted the eighth summit of the European Political Community, followed on 4–5 May by the first-ever Armenia–European Union summit. For Armenia, this was not merely a major international event, but a powerful political signal: Yerevan is seeking to strengthen ties with Europe, diversify its foreign policy, and demonstrate that it no longer wants to remain fully dependent on Moscow.

05 May 2026-12:41
President Aliyev shares video of his speech at 8th EPC Summit - VIDEO

04 May 2026-19:20
Costa: The 8th European Political Community Summit became possible thanks to peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia

"The 8th European Political Community Summit became possible thanks to the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia," President of the European Council, António Costa, said during the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan.

04 May 2026-14:36
Why European leaders have gathered in Armenia

Today, Yerevan has found itself at the center of major European politics. The Armenian capital is hosting the eighth summit of the European Political Community — a format that brings together leaders of EU member states and non-EU countries to discuss security, the economy, energy, connectivity, and the future of the European continent. The official motto of this year’s meeting is “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.”

04 May 2026-14:01
Azerbaijani President: Unfortunately, double standards are today a kind of modus operandi for PACE

“In September 2023, Azerbaijan put an end to separatism in Garabagh. We ourselves implemented the four UN Security Council resolutions adopted in 1993, which remained on paper for 30 years. Four months after that, PACE imposed sanctions on our delegation,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during his speech via video link at the 8th European Political Community Summit.

04 May 2026-13:56