Russia's Central Bank key rate may drop to 145 percent - Aksakov
The Central Bank of Russia may decide to lower its key rate to 15-14.5% at its upcoming meeting, according to Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets Anatoly Aksakov.
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Georgia mourns passing of Ilia II
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has passed away after decades of service, leaving a profound mark on the history of the country and its church.
Azerbaijan sends humanitarian aid to Iran ahead of Nowruz
The next batch of humanitarian aid was sent to Iran on March 18, 2026 by the instructions of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
93-year old Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia passes away
The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church was previously hospitalized in serious condition
Indonesia ready to purchase Russian oil
Indonesia has announced its readiness to purchase oil from Russia following the partial lifting of U.S. sanctions on the Russian energy resource, the country's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said.
Trump presented with options to end war with Iran
Military officials have included options in regular war planning for U.S. President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Iran should he decide to do so, NBC reported citing sources.
Ankara offers Moscow and Kiev to hold talks in Istanbul
The Turkish presidential administration has announced a mediation initiative for the next round of talks between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine.
Rahman Mustafayev: Russia's tourist flow to Azerbaijan to return to record levels
Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Moscow Rahman Mustafayev said that the flow of tourists from Russia may reach the best indicators of previous years by the end of this year.
Araghchi reveals Iran's goal of war
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the country is not asking for a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States.
Kazakhstan adopts new Constitution
Kazakhstan voted 87.15% in favour of adopting a new constitution, Kazakh Central Elections Commission Chairperson Nurlan Abdirov said on Monday.
Islamophobia has no place in society - Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan reaffirms its firm commitment to respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among cultures and religions, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Araghchi: Iran welcomes any initiative aimed at resolving conflict
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Washington has not engaged in any discussions with Tehran thus far. However, Iran is open to any proposals aimed at resolving the regional conflict.
Kazakhstan votes for new Constitution
Kazakhstanis are taking part in a nationwide referendum on the country's new Constitution, with voter turnout reaching 37.54% within the first five hours of polling, according to the Central Referendum Commission.
Media assess environmental impact of attack on Iran
The environmental impact of the US attack on Iran will last for decades and affect both Iran and neighboring Middle Eastern states
Hamas opposes Iran's strikes, Ansar Allah ready to join
The Palestinian group Hamas has urged its ally Iran to end attacks on Gulf states, while Yemen's Ansarallah movement is ready to stand alongside Iran.
Russia and US interests align on oil exports - Peskov
The flow of Russian oil into global markets following the easing of US sanctions is helping stabilize them, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
US-Israeli operation in Iran may continue until April - media
According to media reports, Donald Trump intends to continue the US-Israeli military campaign in Iran for another two or three weeks.
US lifts sanctions on Russian oil for a month
Washington has temporarily lifted restrictions to the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products loaded onto tankers by March 12, with the sanctions relief set to last for a month.
Oil market experiencing largest supply disruption in global history - IEA
The Middle East conflict has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in global history, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday.
Armenian Constitution should not refer to Declaration of Independence - Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated that the new proposed Constitution of Armenia, which is currently under development, should not contain a reference to the Declaration of Independence, unlike the current Constitution.
