22 March 2025

Hungarian foreign minister calls Türkiye a "very important partner"

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that his country views Türkiye "as an ally, as a friend, and as a strategic partner," highlighting that the two nations have successfully built a strategic relationship during the most critical moments.
Trump envoy says Putin is not a ‘bad guy’

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Vladimir Putin as trustworthy and stated that the Russian leader told him he had prayed for his "friend," US President Donald Trump, when he was shot.
Ten French police officers injured in dramatic car chase in Paris

Thirteen people, including 10 police officers, sustained minor injuries, and several cars were damaged in Paris on Saturday after a driver refused a police order to stop, leading to an early morning chase through the southern part of the French capital.
US defense staff may face lie detector tests in leak probe after Musk's Pentagon visit

US Defense Department workers could face lie detector tests as the Pentagon investigates alleged leaks of national security information.
UAE president visits Egypt’s capital

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cairo today for a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Residential apartment explosion in Tehran leaves around two dozen injured

A gas leak caused an explosion inside a building in downtown Tehran, resulting in a number of people being injured.
Pope Francis set to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, doctors confirm

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday and return to his residence at the Vatican, his doctors announced at a press conference on Saturday. The pope had been in the hospital for 37 days.
Venezuela to accept US deportees amid tensions over sanctions

Venezuela announced on Saturday that it had reached an agreement with Washington to accept additional deportation flights from the United States, one week after over 200 Venezuelans, accused of being gang members, were sent to El Salvador.
What to expect from Russia–U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia: Expert view

News.Az presents an interview with Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Research at the Institute for Innovative Development, discussing the upcoming Russia–U.S. negotiations in Saudi Arabia on March 23, security in the Black Sea, and the future of peace efforts in Ukraine.
Deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine precedes US talks in Saudi Arabia

A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least three people and wounded 12 others, according to local officials.