Azeri authorities agree to hold meeting with Armenian officials in Brussels

In an effort to cool down tensions, the EU has arranged a meeting between the two warring nations soon after a temporary truce

The UK’s secret control of Palestinian security forces

Leaks reveal that the increasingly violent and repressive Palestinian Authority security forces have been trained by British government-affiliated contractors with US money.

EU cancels ‘Europe Day’ event in Israel over Ben Gvir appearance

The EU claimed the extremist security minister's views 'contradict the values the EU stands for'

Why Azerbaijan is wringing its hands over Turkish elections

Azerbaijan is watching upcoming Turkish elections with a great deal of concern. An Erdogan victory means continuity for Baku's hardline regional policies, but an opposition win may undermine its recent gains.

Earthquake damages in Turkiye exceed $100bn: UN

About 1.5 million people affected by the earthquake in Turkiye live in tents, while another 46,000 have been moved to container homes

No legal grounds to blacklist IRGC as terror group: German FM

The EU has been under pressure to designate Iran's elite military branch as a terrorist organization in the wake of Tehran's crackdown on violent riots

Pentagon looking to deliver thousands of ‘Iranian weapons’ to Ukraine: Report

US officials see the move as a 'punishment' against Iran for their alleged drone deliveries to Russia

Morocco recalls ambassador to France as tensions grow

Rabat terminated the ambassador's on the day the European Parliament voted on a resolution condemning Morocco's alleged human rights abuses

Afghanistan, China, Venezuela rush to deliver aid for disaster-hit Syria

As the death toll from the earthquake which struck Turkiye and Syria rises past 11,000, resistance groups have also pledged to deliver aid for the sanctioned nation

Riyadh looking to engage with Syrian government: Saudi FM

Just a few days ago, Syria’s Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of imports from the kingdom

Russian military delegation meets with Kurds in northern Syria: Report

Turkiye has reportedly rejected Washington’s plan to reform the SDF and merge it with a revived version of the former extremist group, the Raqqa Revolutionaries Brigade

Israel outraged after leaked EU document to defend Palestinian land

According to the leaked six-page document, the EU aims to provide legal aid to Palestinians in areas under Israeli control

Qatari official says EU graft scandal could negatively affect ties

Brussels has accused Qatar of bribing officials as part of an influence peddling campaign

EU suspends Qatar-related activities due to corruption scandal

The Belgian Federal Prosecutor announced an 'inspection operation' targeting the offices of the European Parliament in Brussels

Qatar-related scandal topples European Parliament vice-president

Lobbying efforts by Qatar and UAE of US and EU officials has recently come under intense scrutiny for interfering in internal politics

Can Hungary act as a bridge between Iran and Europe?

As Budapest actively implements its own “Look to the East” policy, Tehran will find a potentially useful partner in Europe.

US bargains over Iran’s unrest

The US has voiced willingness to end support for Iran's protest movement if Tehran stops selling drones to Moscow and makes concessions on its nuclear program.

Azeri president denounces France’s position on peace talks with Armenia

The French Senate called for sanctions on Baku, as Paris recognizes the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, and is urging Azerbaijan to withdraw from Armenian territory

Everybody wants to hop on the BRICS Express

Eurasia is about to get a whole lot larger as countries line up to join the Chinese and Russian-led BRICS and SCO, to the detriment of the west

The EU’s energy security now rests in Turkey’s hands

Europe has sought to bypass Russian gas with disastrous results. Turkey, which has been positioning itself as an energy hub for the past two decades, is set to reap the benefits

Washington blasts OPEC+ supply cuts, threatens to reexamine anti-OPEC law

Ignoring the extensive lobbying by senior White House officials, Gulf nations delivered a blow to the US in their bid to provide 'stability and security to energy markets'

Ukraine’s revenge on the West 

As the balance of power shifts again in Ukraine, its reverberations will impact the very unity of the EU project

First high-level talks in 10 years held between EU and Israel

The last meeting of this kind was held in July 2012 to no avail, as Israel illegally expanded its settlements into Palestinian territories

Who profits from Pipeline Terror?

Secret talks between Russia and Germany to resolve their Nord Stream 1 and 2 issues had to be averted at any cost

Iran summons UK, Norwegian ambassadors amid anti-government riots

According to state television, 41 people have died since the start of the protests one week ago

Iranian government issues formal protest against Sweden and Belgium for embassy attacks

Violent protests have erupted in Iran and other countries to demand justice for the death of Mahsa Amini

UN warns Syria ‘could’ return to larger-scale fighting

UN officials said the regional plan to take care of the needs for Syrian refugees requires $6.1 billion

Washington says Iranian response to JCPOA revival ‘not constructive’

Iran has asked the US to provide strong guarantees to safeguard the nuclear deal, something Washington has been hesitant to do

Ukraine: Somewhere between Afghanization and Syrianization

Ukraine is finished as a nation - neither side will rest in this war. The only question is whether it will be an Afghan or Syrian style finale.

Iran receives US response on proposal to revive nuclear deal

Tehran says it is reviewing Washington's response, while in Tel Aviv officials are clamoring for western powers to 'stop and say enough'