In an exclusive interview with News.Az , Dr. Yasir Masood, a Pakistani political commentator, offers insightful analysis on pressing issues shaping Pakistan's geopolitical landscape.
The growing U.S.-Armenia partnership, marked by recent strategic agreements, has sparked significant interest across the South Caucasus. With Armenia gradually moving away from its long-standing ally, Russia, and aligning closer with the U.S., the region’s geopolitical dynamics are undergoing a noticeable shift. How sustainable is this realignment, and what implications does it have for neighboring Azerbaijan and broader regional stability?
News.az discusses these critical developments with Turkish political scientist Muhammed Kutlu, who offers an in-depth analysis of the motivations behind the U.S.-Armenia partnership and its potential repercussions for the South Caucasus.
The recently brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas marks a significant, albeit contentious, development in their protracted conflict. While the cessation of hostilities may provide temporary respite for civilians on both sides, it raises pressing questions about Israel’s long-term security and the broader stability of the Middle East. The fundamental issue lies in the nature of Hamas itself: an organization whose charter explicitly calls for the destruction of Israel. This unwavering ideological commitment casts a long shadow over any prospects for sustainable peace and challenges the very notion of negotiating with such a group.
In a striking critique of France’s socio-economic policies, an article in Le Monde titled “In France, the Pace of Poverty Reduction Has Stalled for 20 Years and Continues to Increase” sheds light on a critical issue that has remained overlooked in public discourse: the persistent and rising poverty levels in France’s overseas territories. While metropolitan France has seen notable strides in poverty reduction over the years, its overseas regions paint a starkly different picture, with nearly 40% of their populations living in poverty.
The presidents of the EU Council and the EU parliament welcomed the Palestinian prime minister in Brussels on Thursday, News.az reports citing foreign media.
On Thursday night, the foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar held a phone conversation to discuss recent regional developments, including the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, News.az reports citing Mehr news.
The United States, its allies and partners, plan to continue training more Ukrainian pilots for combat use of American F-16 fighter jets, Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said at a regular briefing, News.az reports citing TASS.
In collaboration with the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) officially launched its 31st High-Level Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, with the theme "From Promise to Impact: Implementing the Pact for the Future and COP29 Commitments," News.az reports citing Azertac.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to explore ways to further enhance the long-standing relationship between their two countries, News.az reports citing Gulf Today.
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, stated that he "100%" supports lifting sanctions on Russian oil producers if requested by the future president, News.az reports citing Reuters.
