U.S. expects "flurry" of trade deals in July
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects "a flurry" of deals ahead of the July 9 deadline and wanted to keep up pressure on trading partners.
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Armenia allocated 270 mln euros from EU
The European Union has allocated 270 mln euros to Armenia within the so-called ‘Resilience and Growth Plan’, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said.
Irakli Kobakhidze appoints new Minister of Education of Georgia
Georgia has a new Minister of Education following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's appointment of Givi Mikanadze, who previously held the post of chairman of the parliamentary committee on education.
Media: Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria today
US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order easing sanctions on Syria today, according to the media reports.
Erdoğan to arrive in Azerbaijan for Economic Cooperation Organization Summit
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Azerbaijan to attend the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi.
IDF: Israeli and Iranian armies maintain no contact
According to the IDF, the Israeli army maintains no contact with the Iranian military in any form.
MP Alexey Chepa: Russia to maintain friendship with Azerbaijan
The State Duma stated that Moscow will maintain friendly relations with Baku. It was also added that all issues would be resolved.
IDF refutes plans to overthrow Iranian government
Israel has stated that it has no plans to overthrow the Iranian government, noting clarity of the goals outlined by the IDF.
Sergey Lavrov meets with President and FM of Kyrgyzstan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov have exchanged opinions on the current international environment and gave high marks to cooperation dynamics between Moscow and Bishkek, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Armenia launches official consultations on defense cooperation with EU
Armenia and the European Union have launched official defense consultations, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said following talks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.
Armenian FM not to attend CSTO meeting
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will not take part in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kyrgyzstan, Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Ani Badalyan said.
Kremlin: Moscow seeks good relations with Baku
Dmitry Peskov: Russia is committed to developing good relations with Azerbaijan
U.S. offers Iran to resume nuclear talks
Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the U.S. administration has told Iran through mediators it wants to return to negotiations.
Baku urges Yerevan to stop ecological terror
The Environmental Protection First (EPF) Coalition has issued a statement condemning France's transfer of uranium-based radioactive waste to areas of Armenia near the border with Azerbaijan.
U.S. warns Iran of Fordow strikes two hours in advance - McGregor
The United States warned Iran of its intention to strike Iranian nuclear facilities two hours before the attack began, former US Defense Minister adviser and retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor said.
Trump sets conditions for lifting sanctions on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to lift the anti-Iranian sanctions if Tehran pursues a peaceful policy.
Trump calls for settlement in Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump calls for settlement in the Gaza Strip.
Ushakov says Putin and Trump can meet any time
Presidents of Russia and the United States Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump can hold their meeting at any moment, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.
Hungarian Foreign Ministry: U.S. lifts anti-Russia sanctions preventing Paks-2 NPP project
The United States has canceled sanctions against Russia that obstructed construction of the Paks-2 nuclear power plant in Hungary, Hungary’s Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
Kremlin says EU sanctions against Russia are useless
Applying pressure on Russia is useless, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the statement made by French President Emmanuel Macron that the new package of EU sanctions is called to push Moscow to the bargaining table.
