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Pashinyan says EU referendum “illogical” without formal application

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that holding a referendum on European Union membership would be “illogical” unless Armenia has formally applied for accession or is close to candidate status, arguing that the issue remains largely theoretical.

01 Jun 2026-13:29
What are India's strategic interests in Africa?

New Delhi's engagement with Africa is driven by a combination of economic, energy, security and diplomatic priorities, making the continent an increasingly important pillar of India's foreign policy.

23 May 2026-08:54
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
Iran embassy dismisses UK media claims linking Tehran to violent incidents

The Iranian embassy in London has rejected what it described as “fabricated media controversies” in the United Kingdom, dismissing allegations linking Tehran to violent incidents as “baseless”.

01 May 2026-17:00
Senate Republicans block measure to curb Trump’s military blockade of Cuba

Washington, DC – The US Senate rejected a bill that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority in managing relations with Cuba. This followed sharp disagreements between Democrats and Republicans regarding the limits of executive power in foreign policy.

29 Apr 2026-09:52
Tokayev’s Antalya message and the rise of the ‘world is bigger than five’ approach

Editor’s note: Ahmet Sağlam is a specialist in business development, sales and marketing, B2B collaboration, and corporate communication. He served as Business Development and International Relations Coordinator at the Hacettepe University Technology Development Zone. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of News.Az.

18 Apr 2026-10:50
Hungary’s political shift – What it means for Azerbaijan energy partnership

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

14 Apr 2026-10:30
Estonia opens embassy in Yerevan after shifting envoy from Tbilisi

Estonia has officially opened its embassy in Yerevan, relocating its ambassador Marge Mardisalu-Kahar from Georgia following the end of her posting in Tbilisi.

11 Apr 2026-12:45
Trump dispatches JD Vance, Jared Kushner to Islamabad for Iran talks

The United States and Iran will have the first round of their negotiations in Pakistan this weekend to end their war, the White House said on Wednesday, a day after they agreed to a two-week cease-fire.

09 Apr 2026-06:09
Why is China important for Kazakhstan?

China has become one of the most significant economic and strategic partners for Kazakhstan in the 21st century.

16 Mar 2026-20:30