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President Ilham Aliyev: What is happening now in the Middle East, to a certain degree, influences everybody

19 May 2026-09:17
Georgia’s Anaklia choice could redefine its future with the West

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.

18 May 2026-16:35
UAE and Israel: Secret alliance against Iran

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

18 May 2026-15:23
Ryanair warns of possible fare hikes amid Middle East tensions

Ryanair said it is confident it will avoid jet fuel shortages this summer despite concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, but warned that passengers booking flights later in the year could face higher ticket prices.

18 May 2026-14:07
Gold slips as Middle East tensions fuel bond market turmoil

Gold held onto its decline as the lack of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel inflation concerns that have pressured bond markets globally.

18 May 2026-13:34
Pakistan, Qatar discuss efforts to revive US-Iran talks

18 May 2026-11:46
G7 finance chiefs seek unity amid war-driven economic uncertainty

18 May 2026-11:34
Trump issues stark warning to Iran as Middle East war stalls and oil routes face blockade

Washington has intensified pressure on Tehran as the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran continues without a breakthrough, while regional violence and energy disruptions escalate across the Middle East. The war, which began after major strikes on Iran starting February 28, has pushed oil prices higher and created a growing geopolitical deadlock.

18 May 2026-11:28
Indian shares: Sensex, Nifty drop as oil surge hits investor sentiment

18 May 2026-10:40
Saudi Arabia intercepts hostile drones amid rising regional tensions

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed three hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace from the direction of Iraq.

18 May 2026-10:28

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