20 May 2026

Vučić goes to China: Why Serbia needs its “iron friendship” with Beijing

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will pay a state visit to China from 24 to 28 May at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The dates of the trip were officially announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscoring the high status of the visit and Serbia’s special place in Beijing’s policy towards the Balkans.

22 May 2026-08:33
Why is Azerbaijan reopening the Baku–Tbilisi train route now?

The news about the imminent resumption of passenger train services on the Baku–Tbilisi route was met with great enthusiasm in Azerbaijan. Before the pandemic and the closure of land borders, this was an extremely popular route, and many people had been eagerly awaiting its reopening.

21 May 2026-10:28
Gia Kuchava: The battle for influence over Georgia’s church has begun – INTERVIEW

The South Caucasus is once again emerging as a focal point of major geopolitical competition. Against the backdrop of Armenia’s growing engagement with the European Union, Russia’s weakening influence in the region, and Georgia’s complex balancing act between the West and Moscow, new political realities are taking shape.

21 May 2026-10:12
The competitive world of online casinos: innovation and user experience

Discover how user-centric design and competitive dynamics transform digital casino entertainment in 2026, enhancing player immersion and platform evolution.

21 May 2026-09:10
Deadly plane attack sparks Castro indictment

The U.S. revealed on Wednesday that criminal charges against Cuba's former leader Raúl Castro are linked to a fatal plane crash off the coast of Florida over 30 years ago.

20 May 2026-23:34
World Bank, Azerbaijan expand partnership in key sectors

Azerbaijan’s Finance Minister Sahil Babayev met Rolande Pryce, the World Bank’s Regional Director for the South Caucasus, in Baku on Wednesday to discuss the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the World Bank, joint projects in the energy and transport sectors, and future priority areas.

20 May 2026-23:27
US may strip Palestinian UN envoy of visa

The U.S. is warning that it may revoke visas for the Palestinian UN delegation unless the Palestinian ambassador withdraws his bid for vice president of the General Assembly.

20 May 2026-23:20
Ankara talks: Türkiye, Sudan discuss bilateral and regional cooperation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris, who is visiting Türkiye for official talks, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, the Turkish Communications Directorate reported.

20 May 2026-23:16
From Las Vegas to Baku: Azerbaijan enters global casino race

20 May 2026-22:20
US charges ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro

An unsealed indictment alleges that Castro and others were involved in a conspiracy to kill Americans, among other charges.

20 May 2026-21:52