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NYT: Confusion grows over US blockade as ships still transit Strait of Hormuz


Uncertainty persisted over the status and enforcement of a US military blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, as ship-tracking data showed several vessels continuing…

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At least 21 dead in major highway collision in Mexico’s Puebla state


A devastating traffic accident in Mexico’s Puebla state has left at least 21 people dead, with several others injured. The collision, which occurred on the morning…

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Intel chief: Demilitarized zone needed to be set up between Ukraine, Russia


Chief of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov has said that a 100-kilometre demilitarized zone should be set up between Ukraine and Russia after…

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over drone activity at Chernobyl


Moscow bringing the world to the brink of a man-made disaster, warns Zelensky

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Iranian foreign minister meets with Putin as U.S-Iran talks falter


Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia after stops in Oman and Pakistan, where peace talks remain stalled after Trump declined to send envoys over the weekend.

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Armenian opposition figure detained in anti-corruption probe


Artur Avanesyan, a supporter of the “Strong Armenia” political movement led by Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, was detained on April 27 and taken…

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Caucasus Muslims Office labels Echmiadzin Church claims as disinformation


The statement by the Echmiadzin Church regarding the demolition of two illegal structures in the Azerbaijani city of Khankendi is disinformation and an expression…

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European Commission president rejects early sanctions relief for Iran


It is too soon to lift sanctions against Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. Speaking during…

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Azerbaijan, Czech Republic hold business forum in Gabala


On 27 April, the Azerbaijan–Czech business forum was held in Gabala with the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej…

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Azerbaijan’s economy minister congratulates wrestlers on European championship triumph


Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov has congratulated the national wrestling team after it won 13 medals at the European Wrestling Championships held…