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NATO is building a new line of defence in Northern Europe

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

06 May 2026-12:02
Why the UAE is increasing its interest in Georgia

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.

05 May 2026-10:01
US to return Iranian vessel Touska as crew head home

The United States has begun the process of returning an Iranian-flagged commercial vessel seized in April, along with its crew, according to media reports citing US Central Command (CENTCOM).

04 May 2026-09:18
Humpback whale "Timmy" released into the North Sea following rescue - VIDEO

The rescue operation for a humpback whale nicknamed "Timmy" has concluded with the animal's release into the North Sea.

03 May 2026-14:10
Ukrainian forces strike Russian shadow fleet vessels near Novorossiysk - VIDEO

Ukrainian forces attacked two Russian shadow fleet tankers near the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea on May 3.

03 May 2026-13:11
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake hits Caspian Sea

A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude struck the Caspian Sea on Saturday morning, according to Azerbaijan’s seismic authorities.

02 May 2026-10:48
Strait of Hormuz blockade: Shipping giants pivot to land routes

The reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing a major shift in regional logistics, with container shipping traffic increasingly rerouted to land-based corridors.

01 May 2026-10:59
M3.4 earthquake shakes the Caspian Sea early Thursday

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded in the Caspian Sea early Thursday, according to Azerbaijan’s seismic monitoring authorities.

30 Apr 2026-10:39
Stranded whale "Timmy" begins barge journey toward the North Sea - VIDEO

A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy, which has been stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters near Germany since March 3, is currently being transported via barge toward the North Sea.

30 Apr 2026-10:07
Israeli forces raid Global Sumud Flotilla near Greece - VIDEO

Israeli forces have intercepted several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea, halting a large-scale humanitarian effort aimed at delivering aid to the besieged Gaza Strip.

30 Apr 2026-09:53