10 June 2025

Israel and the New Middle East

Editor's note: Moses Becker is a special commentator on political issues for News.Az, a PhD in political science and an expert on interethnic and interreligious relations. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.
Can Trump break the Tehran–Moscow axis?

Editor's note: Prof. Zeev Khanin teaches at the Department of Political Studies and heads Post-Soviet Conflicts Research Program at the BESA Center for Strategic Studies, Bar-Ilan University. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.
OpenAI reaches $10B in recurring revenue as ChatGPT demand soars

OpenAI has reached $10 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR), achieving this milestone in under three years since the launch of its widely used ChatGPT chatbot.
Flights between Syria and Istanbul resume after 12 years
World Bank warns of slowest global growth since 1960s

The World Bank has predicted that the global economy is on track to experience its slowest decade of growth since the 1960s, partly due to the impact of tariffs introduced during Donald Trump's presidency.
Syria hosts first IMF delegation in over a decade

From June 1 to 5, officials from the International Monetary Fund visited Syria’s capital, Damascus, to assess the country's economic and financial conditions and to discuss economic policies and capacity-building priorities aimed at supporting economic recovery.
China expands presence in Brazilian ports

China is strengthening its control over key logistical hubs in Brazil through its state-owned companies.
Daily horoscope for June 11, 2025

Mark your calendars for a very unique Wednesday, June 11 2025. Mercury, or Budha, rules Wednesday in Vedic astrology. As the planet of intelligence, expression, and versatility, Mercury is referred to as the god of knowledge and business. Budha therefore symbolizes all kinds of eloquence.
South Africa pushes for Trump’s presence at upcoming G20 summit

In November, South Africa will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit, marking the first time the event will be held on African soil. It will also be the fourth consecutive summit hosted by a country in the Global South, following Indonesia, India, and Brazil.
Ruben Vardanyan’s trial hears testimony from victims and their legal heirs

The trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who was charged with crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, as well as terrorism, financing terrorism and other serious crimes under the articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, continued on June 10.