Kadyrov condemns ‘treacherous’ US–Israeli attacks on Iran
Chechnya’s Kadyrov condemns what he describes as a treacherous attack on Iran during Ramadan. Photo:…
Kadyrov condemns ‘treacherous’ US–Israeli attacks on Iran
Chechnya’s Kadyrov condemns what he describes as a treacherous attack on Iran during Ramadan. Photo: officials Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of Chechnya, has strongly condemned the US and Israel’s actions regarding Iran, labeling them a ‘treacherous attack’ targeting the Islamic world during the holy month. He also expressed his sorrow over the assassination of Iran’s former…
Political prisoners, repression and sanctions: debate on Georgia in European Parliament
The debate in the European Parliament centered on the situation in georgia, specifically addressing political repression and the detention of political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime. Concerns were raised regarding the treatment of opposition figures, journalists, and civil society activists, with accusations of a politically motivated crackdown. Transparency International highlighted new legislation criminalizing critical…
Aliyev meets European Council President Costa in Baku
Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, held discussions with European Council President António Costa in Baku on Wednesday. This official visit underscored growing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union. A joint statement, comprising fifteen key points, emerged from the talks, emphasizing the importance of the relationship amidst regional instability. The statement highlighted Azerbaijan’s role as a…
Visit of European Council president to Baku amid war in Iran: what does European Union want?
The European Council president, António Costa, undertook a significant visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Iran. This trip, announced several days prior, aimed to solidify Azerbaijan as a “strategically important partner” for the European Union. The agenda centered on diversifying energy sources and addressing the escalating crisis in the Middle…
Iran attacks oil tanker in Iraqi waters reportedly carrying over 20 Georgians
Two oil tankers faced attack in Iraqi waters on Wednesday night, with one vessel reportedly carrying over 20 Georgian crew members. Reuters reported the incident, citing multiple sources, suggesting explosive-laden boats originating from Iran conducted the assault. Iraqi port officials identified the targeted tankers as Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros. An Indian crew member aboard Safesea…
Parliament swept clean of tents after a year of protest
Georgian Parliament cleared of encampments following a year of demonstrations by Mariam Nikuradze (Updated: about 1 hour ago) Darejan Tskhvitaria, a Georgian protester who maintained a tent outside parliament for nearly a year, was detained by police for questioning following a small fire within one of the tents during the night. Upon her return, she…
Pashinyan confirms firing genocide memorial head for giving Vance book on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Pashinyan has confirmed the resignation of the head of the Armenian Genocide Memorial following her provision of a book concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to US Vice President JD Vance. During a press briefing on Thursday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Edita Gzoyan, director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation, of violating government foreign policy. He…
Aliyev says he achieved peace with Armenia by force
Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani president, has lauded the ongoing peace process with Armenia, asserting that “there is nothing better than peace.” However, he recently stated that Azerbaijan initially achieved peace with Armenia through force, subsequently complemented by political means. These remarks were delivered during his address at the Global Baku Forum, as reported by the…
Azerbaijan eyes oil windfall as Iran war rattles energy markets
Azerbaijan stands to gain significantly as the ongoing conflict between Iran and other Middle Eastern producers disrupts global energy supplies and drives up prices. The nation’s economy, heavily reliant on oil and natural gas, is poised to benefit from this situation. Azerbaijan’s 2026 state budget anticipates a price of $65 per barrel, with the sector…
‘Main obstacle to Armenia’s EU integration is frozen EU-Georgia dialogue’ – Pashinyan
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the frozen EU-Georgia dialogue remains the primary obstacle to Armenia’s integration into the European Union during a speech at the European Parliament on March 12, 2026. JAMNews Yerevan reported that Pashinyan highlighted the law passed by Armenia’s parliament to initiate accession, spurred by Georgia’s candidate status. He stressed…
