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Why Latvia is deepening its partnership with Azerbaijan now

Editor's note: Einars Graudins is a military expert and a retired senior officer of the Latvian Armed Forces. This article reflects the author's personal opinion and may not represent the views of News.Az.

27 Apr 2026-09:51
Dollar slips as Fed probe dropped and Iran peace hopes grow

The US dollar weakened on Friday, pressured by shifting expectations for monetary policy and renewed optimism that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions between the United States and Iran.

24 Apr 2026-23:11
Wall Street hits fresh highs as tech rally and Iran talks optimism lift sentiment

Wall Street markets were broadly higher on Friday, with major indices climbing to new records as investors were buoyed by optimism over potential US–Iran diplomatic progress and strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology sector.

24 Apr 2026-23:06
Sezai Özçelik: “Iran crisis will not end — expect cycles of tension” - INTERVIEW

21 Apr 2026-10:16
South Africa appoints Roelf Meyer as US ambassador after year-long diplomatic vacancy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s new ambassador to the United States, filling a key diplomatic post that has remained vacant for more than a year.

15 Apr 2026-02:45
Israel says it will open direct talks with Lebanon

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon, according to a statement released on Thursday.

09 Apr 2026-22:48
Middle East conflict enters decisive phase as markets brace for escalation risk

The ongoing confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran is approaching what analysts describe as a critical decision window, with the coming days expected to determine whether tensions ease through limited diplomacy or escalate into a broader regional conflict.

28 Mar 2026-19:46
UN eyes Hormuz reopening as tensions disrupt oil route

The United Nations says it is ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global energy flows.

21 Mar 2026-11:28
Witkoff has not engaged in diplomacy with Iran following strikes, official says

Steve Witkoff, who has led US-Iran diplomatic negotiations in recent months, has not spoken with the Iranians or an interlocutor in the days since the US and Israel launched strikes in Iran, a senior Trump administration official said today.

03 Mar 2026-23:37
Mauritius suspends diplomatic relations with Maldives

The Republic of Mauritius has suspended all diplomatic relations with the Republic of Maldives with immediate effect, according to a communique issued Friday by the Mauritian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade.

28 Feb 2026-09:04