Russian Influence In South Caucasus Should Not Be Written Off – OpEd

Israel Imposes Restriction on Turkish Trade with Palestinians, Sanctions Considered| Oneindia News

Israel retaliates against Turkey's trade halt by limiting Turkish trade with the Palestinian Authority and seeking sanctions. The move, spurred by Turkey's bid to pressure Israel on Gaza, draws strong condemnation. Erdogan defends Turkey's actions, while Israel vows robust responses, straining relations further amid the ongoing conflict. #Israel #Turkey #IsraelTurkey #TurkishEconomy #TurkeyNews #TurkeyUpdate #IsraelGaza #IsraelWarlive #Gazawar #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~ED.155~GR.122~HT.318~

Turkey Puts Brakes on Trade With Israel Amid Escalating Palestinian Crisis: Report| Oneindia News

Turkey halts all trade with Israel due to ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza. The move follows previous export restrictions and aims to pressure Israel into facilitating humanitarian aid. Turkey pledges to rigorously implement the measures until the flow of aid to Gaza is ensured. #Turkey #Palestine #Gaza #Turkiye #IsraelGazawar #IsraelPalestine #Worldnews #Israelwarlive #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.123~HT.318~

Istanbul welcomes Hamas and Egypt to conduct important talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a day of conducting important talks.

New protests underway in Tbilisi as "Russian law" advances in Georgian parliament

Thousands protest in Georgia against controversial foreign influence law

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has said she would veto the law if it is passed by parliament but the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes.

Georgian president tells FRANCE 24 'foreign agents' bill a Russian strategy

Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over controversial media law

A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law, some say follows in the Kremlin's authoritarian footsteps.

WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched

One politician was hit in the face after being accused of being pro-Russian.

Armenia villagers protest territorial concessions to Azerbaijan

WATCH: Police in Armenia push protesters off road

Residents started a blockade after authorities announced a border deal under which Baku will regain control of four formerly Azeri-populated villages in the area.

Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh

The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.

Amputee event in Baku raises awareness for International Mine Day

"Mines are a huge global problem," said Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Board of the Mine Action Agency of Azerbaijan.

Armenian villagers brace for conflict over fears of Azerbaijan land claims

Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Al Jazeera Ban Israel: Netanyahu’s Cabinet votes to permanently close Al Jazeera offices | Oneindia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on May 5 that his government had unanimously voted to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar. Netanyahu announced the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter, but specifics regarding the implications, timing, and permanence of the closure remained unclear. This move marks an escalation in Israel's longstanding dispute with Al Jazeera and raises tensions with Qatar, particularly significant as Qatar is actively involved in mediating efforts to end the conflict in Gaza. Israel's contentious relationship with Al Jazeera stems from accusations of bias against the network. #AlJazeeraBan #IsraelDecision #NetanyahuCabinet #MediaBan #PressFreedom #IsraeliPolitics #AlJazeeraShutdown #FreedomOfPress #GlobalMedia #Censorship ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~HT.96~

Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices: Israel sending 'message' to talks mediator Qatar

Israeli forces reportedly use AI to identify targets in Gaza

Armenia 'in a tight spot' as it seeks rapprochement with EU, West

EU pledges $290mn for Armenia in attempt to boost ties

Armenian PM hold talks with Blinken, EU leaders in Brussels

Xi looks to defend China's economic policy, Moscow ties

Ukrainians flee Russian advance as footage shows decimated village

No building in Ukraine's Ocheretyne village appears unscathed by fierce fighting between Kyiv and Moscow.

Kremlin brands France and UK's Ukraine comments as 'dangerous'

Moscow has reacted to comments about sending troops and arms to Ukraine as dangerous, while Kyiv urges Western allies to speed up aid deliveries.

Is Moscow 'out of ideas' ?

'Our victory is inevitable!': Moscow exhibition showcases Western tanks captured from Ukraine

Military hardware, including tanks, captured by Russia in Ukraine, are on display in Victory Park for a month-long open-air exhibition leading up to the country’s Victory Day celebrations.

China’s Xi Jinping heads to Paris to meet Macron | Trade, Ukraine War to be discussed | Oneindia

China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit to Paris, with French President Emmanuel Macron poised to address pressing issues such as trade imbalances and seek Chinese support regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, achieving these objectives during Xi's brief two-day visit to France will prove challenging, given the backdrop of escalating trade tensions between Europe and China. France is actively supporting a European Union investigation into Chinese exports of electric vehicles, while Beijing's recent initiation of an inquiry into brandy imports, predominantly from France, is widely perceived as retaliatory. Against this backdrop, Macron's administration is keen to emphasise the necessity of obtaining further assurances from Chinese authorities on trade matters. Xi's visit marks his first trip to Europe in half a decade, underscoring the significance of the occasion. #XiJinping #EmmanuelMacron #ChinaFranceRelations #TradeTalks #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #ChinaEU #Tensions #FranceChinaTrade #Diplomacy #GlobalRelations #LeadershipSummit #InternationalAffairs #Geopolitics #DiplomaticRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.102~GR.124~

China's Xi arrives in Paris for talks with Macron on trade, Ukraine war

Macron unlikely to sway Xi to influence Russia over Ukraine war, expert says