Diplomacy
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Pashinyan and Carney Discuss Armenian Security and EU Integration
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Yerevan to discuss regional stability, democratic reforms, and ties.
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Starmer Arrives in Yerevan Amid High-Stakes Regional Diplomacy
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Yerevan for the 8th EPC summit, as he prepares to lead critical talks on Hormuz Strait stability.
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Protocol Snafu: Union Jack Flown Upside Down at Arlington
During King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the U.S., a technical error at Arlington National Cemetery saw the Union Jack flown upside down, sparking questions on flag protocol.
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Protest Strategy Shifts Ahead of EU-Armenia Summit in Yerevan
Opposition groups and civil society activists plan demonstrations during the upcoming EU-Armenia summit to challenge the government on human rights and policy.
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Trump Claims Iran War Over Amid Backchannel Diplomatic Shifts
As Washington signals a shift toward pre-war status quo, conflicting rhetoric from the White House and ongoing regional tensions reveal a fragile path forward.
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Baku and ICRC Discuss Regional Trust and Peace Agenda
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to discuss humanitarian operations and the ongoing peace process with Armenia.
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South Africa Faces Crisis Amid Deportations and AI Policy Rows
South Africa faces a convergence of diplomatic, legal, and regulatory challenges on April 29, 2026, ranging from the deportation of Robert Mugabe’s son to controversial shifts in AI-driven governance and wildlife trade policies.
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Baku Escalates Diplomatic Rift Over New European Parliament Vote
Azerbaijan summons the EU ambassador, signaling a sharp deterioration in relations following a European Parliament resolution supporting Armenian rights.
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Taiwanese Diplomatic Isolation as a Blueprint for Coercion
Taiwan’s president postponed an Eswatini visit after regional powers revoked flight permits, signaling a deepening trend of authoritarian diplomatic isolation.
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Erdogan Invited to Yerevan as EPC Summit Approaches
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been invited to the upcoming European Political Community summit in Yerevan, raising questions about regional diplomacy.
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EU Urged to Secure Release of Armenian Captives Before Summit
Armenian civil society organizations are calling on EU leadership to prioritize the release of detainees ahead of the upcoming summits in Yerevan.
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Starmer Defeats Mandelson Inquiry Bid Amid Vetting Claims
A motion to investigate Keir Starmer’s handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment was defeated, raising concerns over vetting transparency.
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Azerbaijani Delegation Departs Aghveran Amid Ongoing Border Talks
A delegation led by Deputy PM Shahin Mustafayev has left Aghveran following unconfirmed reports of meetings with Armenian business representatives.
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Paris Diplomatic Shift Signals Deepened Armenia-France Ties
Foreign ministers Ararat Mirzoyan and Jean-Noël Barrot met in Paris to advance strategic cooperation, focusing on democratic resilience and EU integration.
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Mustafayev in Yerevan: Diplomatic Signals in a Shifting Region
The Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed the presence of an Azerbaijani delegation in Yerevan, signaling a delicate phase in regional diplomatic normalization.