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Chinese ships transiting Strait of Hormuz under Iranian protocols, source says

A number of Chinese vessels have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian management protocols following a decision by the Islamic Republic, according to an informed source.

14 May 2026-15:16
BRICS nations eye $2.74T gain from tech financing shift

BRICS countries could achieve an annual economic benefit of $2.74 trillion by implementing a new technology financing architecture, according to a report by the Central University supported by the Russian Finance Ministry, which was presented at a seminar of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB).

14 May 2026-15:02
What is behind the Trump-Xi meeting?

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has become one of the most closely watched geopolitical events of 2026 because it comes at a time when relations between the world’s two largest powers remain deeply complicated, economically interconnected and strategically competitive at the same time.

14 May 2026-07:02
Why did Kazakhstan miss its oil production target in early 2026?

13 May 2026-16:07
Singapore unveils new strategy to boost long-term growth

13 May 2026-12:42
Beijing becomes centre of global diplomacy as China hosts US, Tajik and Brunei leaders

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

13 May 2026-11:30
Azerbaijan’s digital economy in 2026: Tech-driven growth across business and government

12 May 2026-20:28
Smart cities and green energy: how Azerbaijan is rebuilding liberated territories

Editor's note: Aysel Mammadzada is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

12 May 2026-14:50
Trump set to visit China for talks with Xi: What to expect

US President Donald Trump is set to begin his visit to China on Wednesday, 13 May. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the visit will last until 15 May, with key talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled for 14–15 May. The official programme includes a welcoming ceremony, bilateral meetings, a visit to the Temple of Heaven, and a state banquet.

12 May 2026-14:23
Russian official blasts Armenia over Zelensky’s ‘repulsive’ remarks, defends regional role

A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has lashed out at Armenia for ignoring what he described as “repulsive” anti-Russian remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Yerevan, while also defending Moscow’s role in Armenia’s railway sector and questioning Western-backed regional transport initiatives.

12 May 2026-11:46