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Can Europe survive a long term economic slowdown?

For decades, Europe was viewed as one of the world’s most stable and prosperous economic centers. The European Union built one of the largest single markets in history, European industries dominated global manufacturing sectors, and countries such as Germany, France, and Italy became symbols of industrial and technological power.

19 May 2026-23:20
Thousands evacuated as California wildfire burns over 1,300 acres - VIDEO

19 May 2026-16:44
Explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz amid air defence activity

Explosions were reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Tuesday afternoon, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency, which said the cause of the incident remains unknown. The island, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has recently seen heightened military and security activity, with no official confirmation yet from Iranian authorities.

19 May 2026-16:30
Merz says Germany ready to deploy military over Strait of Hormuz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table with the United States, warning that a prolonged conflict will carry devastating consequences for the global economy. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin alongside Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Merz criticized Iran’s current strategy, stating that the nation must stop playing for time and can no longer hold the entire world hostage.

19 May 2026-15:07
Shusha and Trabzon sign sister-city pact at UN urban forum

Within the framework of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) organized by the United Nations (UN), a memorandum on sister-city relations was signed between the Azerbaijani city of Shusha and the Turkish city of Trabzon.

19 May 2026-14:52
Dashalti to operate as a tourism village, Special Representative says

19 May 2026-14:45
Trump’s influence faces new test in key state primaries

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.

19 May 2026-12:36
European shares edge higher after Trump's Iran comments

19 May 2026-12:08
Moscow needs Beijing more than Beijing needs Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China on May 19–20 has become one of the key international events of the week. Formally, it is about continuing the strategic dialogue between Moscow and Beijing. In political terms, however, the trip goes far beyond routine bilateral diplomacy. It comes at a time when global politics is once again entering a rigid triangular phase: the United States, China and Russia are trying to redefine the limits of influence, economic dependence and political maneuvering.

19 May 2026-12:03
Oil prices dip after Trump calls off planned Iran strike

Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, following an appeal from allies in the Persian Gulf.

19 May 2026-11:22