The normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan is entering what many observers describe as an unprecedented stage. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also acknowledged the positive momentum currently shaping relations between the two countries. One of the clearest signs of this shift was the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in an event held in Armenia, albeit online — something that would have seemed impossible only a few years ago.

The confrontation involving the United States, Iran and Israel entered another dangerous phase on May 8 as military activity, diplomatic messaging and regional tensions intensified despite continued claims that a ceasefire was technically still in effect.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are reportedly carrying out a large-scale deportation campaign targeting Pakistani workers, with allegations that tens of thousands have been expelled, their bank accounts frozen, and their savings confiscated amid heightened regional tensions following recent US-Israeli actions against Iran.

The Central Bank of Bahrain has announced a series of measures aimed at supporting the economy and financial sector as regional conflict weighs on growth and stability.

Israel has carried out strikes against Iranian navy missile boats in the Caspian Sea, according to reports.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded its largest-ever single-day decline on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunging 16,089.17 points amid heavy selling triggered by geopolitical tensions.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Monday that security officers had "neutralized" a drone over government buildings in central Warsaw, and two Belarusian citizens had been detained. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent airspace violations.

Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia, News.Az reports citing TRT World.

The Israeli Air Force has suspended overseas travel for its personnel amid heightened alert over potential retaliatory attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Monday, News.az reports citing Xinhua .