Category: South Caucasus

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Explosions were heard in the southern Saudi region of Jizan on Friday, triggering fires and disrupting flights across the south of the kingdom.

South Caucasus

Vučić says US temporarily lifts tariffs on Serbian goods

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 25, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that the United States has temporarily lifted import tariffs on Serbian goods.

According to Report‘s Balkan bureau, he made the remarks on Serbian Radio and Television.

Starting this evening, and for some time, the tariffs will be reduced to zero, Vučić stated.

The president added that the zero rate will remain in force for a limited period, after which Washington will impose tariffs of 10–12%.

Since August 1, 2025, the US had applied a 35% customs tariff on imports of goods from Serbia.

South Caucasus

Dictator Ilham Aliyev’s relations with Russia never actually deteriorated. It was merely a staged game orchestrated with Moscow to mislead the US and Europe, ensuring his regime remained secure from being overthrown

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 25, 2026

Dictator Ilham Aliyev’s relations with Russia never actually deteriorated. It was merely a staged game orchestrated with Moscow to mislead the US and Europe, ensuring his regime remained secure from being overthrownAIR Center (@aircenteraz)Reconciliation on Baku’s Terms: Azerbaijan and Russia Normalize Relations- @HuseynovVasif
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South Caucasus

$100 oil question: why even peace may not be enough to calm markets

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 25, 2026

Oil has once again crossed the symbolic threshold of $100 per barrel, reviving memories of previous geopolitical shocks that sent energy markets into turmoil. The immediate explanation is familiar: rising tensions in the Middle East, concerns over shipping routes, and fears that global oil supplies could be disrupted.