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25 May 2026
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Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.26 May 2026-16:06
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The partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may become one of the most important signals of de-escalation in the current Middle East crisis. On Monday, two liquefied natural gas tankers left the strait, heading towards Pakistan and China. At first glance, this may appear to be a purely technical development in maritime traffic. In reality, however, the movement of these vessels carries far broader political and economic significance.26 May 2026-09:42
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Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.26 May 2026-08:31
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Projections released on Monday showed that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition won the Venice mayoral election, retaining control of the most prominent city contested in Italy’s latest round of local elections.25 May 2026-23:55
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Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology on Monday for the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn the practice for centuries, describing the Vatican’s record as a “wound in Christian memory.”25 May 2026-23:49
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The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing commission sources.25 May 2026-23:33
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Russia has issued renewed warnings that it could target what it describes as “decision-making centers” in Kyiv, raising concerns about a possible escalation in the conflict with Ukraine.25 May 2026-23:31
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Pope Leo has used his latest encyclical to issue one of the strongest warnings yet from the Catholic Church about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, urging the world to ensure that emerging technologies serve humanity rather than control it.25 May 2026-23:29
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Reports that United States forces have intensified military strikes in Nigeria have drawn renewed attention to security challenges in West Africa and the growing international effort to combat extremist groups operating across the region.25 May 2026-23:27
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Anxiety over AI replacing human jobs is a growing global concern. Yet in China, despite similar anxieties, the reality tells a different story: across its vast industrial landscape, AI adoption is generating new employment opportunities.25 May 2026-23:19
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