Peace or Powerplay? Yerevan, Baku Speak on Foreign Influence
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Armenia has proposed elevating its cooperation with Cyprus to the level of a strategic partnership, a move positively received by Cypriot officials.
The announcement was made by Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan during a joint press conference with Anita Demetriou, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Cyprus.
"During our meeting, we discussed various issues concerning bilateral relations," Simonyan said. "We also proposed raising our cooperation to the level of a strategic partnership, and Ms. Demetriou responded positively to this proposal."
The two sides also discussed collaboration on various international platforms, with Simonyan emphasizing Demetriou’s consistent support for Armenia.
"Ms. Demetriou is one of Armenia’s most vocal and sincere friends on the international stage," he noted. "Wherever my colleague is present, Armenia has two microphones. I am deeply grateful to Ms. Demetriou and our friend Cyprus. Armenia, in turn, always stands with Cyprus and the Cypriot people."
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation advisory for Iranian civilians living near weapons production sites and associated infrastructure within Iran. The message was shared on the social media platform X in both Arabic and Farsi by an official military spokesperson.
An Air India flight with 242 passengers on board crashed in Meghaninagar, close to Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, on Thursday afternoon.
Israel has launched a significant new wave of airstrikes deep into central Iran, targeting critical military and nuclear-related infrastructure around Isfahan. This major escalation on the fourth day of the conflict signals a dangerous new phase, intensifying fears of an all-out regional war.
China has expanded its nuclear arsenal at the fastest rate of any nation, reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Consulate General in Tabriz, as well as the Embassy in the State of Israel, continue to process calls received via hotlines from Azerbaijani citizens in Iran.
Israel’s military on Monday reported a missile attack launched from Yemen, intensifying already heightened regional tensions following a dramatic escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Israel launched a strike on Saturday targeting Iran’s energy sector for the first time in its current military campaign, hitting installations at the South Pars gas field, a major fuel depot in Tehran, and a nearby oil refinery.
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