Geopolitics
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Trump-Xi Summit: Beijing Seeks Strategic Edge Amid Iran Crisis
As President Donald Trump heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit, China is leveraging its critical mineral dominance and the ongoing Iran conflict to pressure the U.S. on Taiwan and trade policy.
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Mojtaba Khamenei Issues New Military Directives Amid Health Rumors
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has re-emerged in reports to issue operational directives to military command, following weeks of speculation regarding his health and public absence.
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Security Vacuum: Armenia Facing an Uncharted Strategic Horizon
As Yerevan recalibrates its foreign policy, debates intensify over the stability of new security architectures in the absence of traditional Russian guarantees.
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Armenia Declares Diplomatic Revolution in Ties With European Union
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan marks a strategic shift in Armenia’s foreign policy, citing a pivot toward EU cooperation and diversification.
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Tehran Signals Strategic Pivot Amid Regional Escalation
Former Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif calls for a US-Iran deal to end regional hostilities, highlighting the need for diplomatic pragmatism.
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Armenia-EU Summit begins in Yerevan amid regional tension
The inaugural Armenia-EU summit and the European Political Community meeting have launched in Yerevan, signaling a strategic shift in regional alignment.
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Canada Shifts Focus Toward Deeper Strategic Ties with Armenia
As Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the EU summit in Yerevan, experts urge Ottawa to expand defense and humanitarian cooperation with Armenia.
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Yerevan Hosts European Political Community Leaders Amidst Tensions
European leaders gather in Yerevan for the 8th EPC summit as Armenia navigates significant geopolitical shifts and internal political pressures.
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Straitened Horizons as Iran-US Standoff Defies Diplomatic Fixes
Regional instability intensifies as Iran and the US remain deadlocked over a new proposal, threatening global energy security and regional peace.
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Mark Carney Brings New Economic Realism to Yerevan Summit
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit, signaling a shift toward middle-power economic cooperation.
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Zelenskyy Arrives in Yerevan for EPC Summit Amid Regional Pivot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Yerevan for the 8th European Political Community summit, marking a significant geopolitical shift as Armenia continues to distance itself from Moscow.
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Strait of Hormuz Remains Flashpoint as US-Iran Diplomacy Stalls
Tensions between Washington and Tehran persist as diplomatic efforts falter over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening energy security and regional stability.
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Stalled Negotiations Over Detained Artsakh Political Leadership
Renewed reports suggest Baku has hardened its stance on the release of detained Artsakh officials, raising concerns over regional human rights and diplomacy.
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Havana Faces New Pressure as Trump Escalates Economic Sanctions
The Trump administration has launched a new round of aggressive sanctions against Cuba, citing human rights abuses and regional security threats.
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Global fuel volatility threatens household stability
Rising gasoline prices driven by Middle East tensions and supply chain shifts are placing unprecedented pressure on global household budgets.