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- 20 April 2026
20 April 2026
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Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.22 Apr 2026-10:13
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US President Donald Trump’s “Cuba is next” rhetoric signals strategic pressure rather than an imminent policy shift. Analysts say Washington is continuing its long-standing approach of applying economic and political leverage. While energy restrictions are placing strain on Cuba’s economy and society, Havana remains resilient. Rising tensions point to a prolonged standoff rather than direct confrontation, as both sides seek to avoid escalation.22 Apr 2026-09:55
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Recent shifts in global politics indicate that the international system is undergoing a period of structural transformation. In particular, the policies associated with US President Donald Trump and elements of the radical right in the United States have fuelled debate about the erosion of the post-Second World War and post-Soviet international order.21 Apr 2026-09:30
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The number of US congressmen joining the bill to repeal Section 907 is growing. Recently, Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden joined the initiative led by Anna Paulina Luna.21 Apr 2026-09:05
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, with expectations that it will help tackle non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.20 Apr 2026-23:17
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A Moscow court has sentenced rapper Alisher Morgenshtern in absentia to a seven-million-ruble fine on criminal charges for failing to meet his obligations as a designated foreign agent, according to the independent Russian news outlet Mediazona.20 Apr 2026-22:59
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US social media company X faced outages on Monday, impacting thousands of users globally, according to outage tracker Downdetector.20 Apr 2026-22:52
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President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear deal the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iranwill be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear program.20 Apr 2026-22:32
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Iraq reopened the Rabia border crossing with Syria in northern Iraq's Nineveh province on Monday, following years of closure due to security concerns.20 Apr 2026-22:27
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