06 May 2026

Pandemic treaty is stuck. Why the world is not ready for the next outbreak

Editor’s note: Leyla Shirinova is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in broadcast journalism and political communication. The views expressed in this article are her own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

08 May 2026-09:18
China tightens its grip on Central Asia through Uzbekistan

Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov’s visit to China on 6–7 May 2026 goes far beyond routine bilateral diplomacy. At first glance, it is a working trip linked to the eighth meeting of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation.

08 May 2026-07:31
U.S.–China: Five issues that could shape the fate of the global economy in May

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.

07 May 2026-10:52
Rasul Kospanov: "Any serious distancing from Moscow is unrealistic for Kazakhstan" - INTERVIEW

07 May 2026-10:12
France needs Armenia as an anti-Russian platform, not an equal partner

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.

07 May 2026-09:30
Armenia-European Union: Projects and realities

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the signing of the EU–Armenia Partnership Agreement on transport infrastructure. The document was signed during the European Political Community summit held in Yerevan.

07 May 2026-08:05
The fight over the Strait of Hormuz is moving to a new level

Will the war resume in the Middle East? This is the question many people ask themselves as they open the morning news.

07 May 2026-03:36
EU moves into the South Caucasus through Yerevan

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

07 May 2026-00:15
Senate in France approves bill targeting Islamist infiltration

The French Senate has passed a proposed law designed to combat Islamist infiltration, with a vote of 208 in favor and 124 against.

06 May 2026-23:57
Fate of Hezbollah’s Radwan commander unclear after Israeli strike

Israel says its latest strike in southern Beirut targeted Malek Ballout, the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces.

06 May 2026-23:54