Netanyahu has compared the Gaza war with World War II. But this narrative is ahistorical, ignores the roots of the conflict and dehumanises Palestinians, say experts.

• December 25, 2023

Maersk will resume shipping through the Red Sea but concerns remain. Meanwhile, France, Spain and Italy have dropped out of the force.

• December 25, 2023

President Aleksandar Vucic condemns ‘attempted violent takeover’ amid protests over alleged election fraud.

• December 25, 2023

As questions about the elections mount and protesters take to Belgrade’s streets, the president faces a rare challenge to his authority.

• December 22, 2023

Culture ministry announces sackings citing need to restore impartiality of state news outlets.

• December 22, 2023

United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, on basic rights violations in conflict-ridden areas.Read more

• December 22, 2023

Moscow warns of retaliation as war in Ukraine causes relations with the West to deteriorate.

• December 22, 2023

By Vasif HUSEYNOV, PhD, Head of Department, AIR Center, Adjunct Lecturer, ADA and Khazar Universities, Baku

On December 13, Armenia and Azerbaijan exchanged prisoners that each side had detained at different times since the end of the Second Karabakh War in November 2020. This historic exchange was made possible thanks to a significant breakthrough between the two countries on December 7. Baku and Yerevan issued a joint statement announcing a list of confidence-building measures to normalize relations and reach a peace agreement. Azerbaijan agreed to release 32 Armenian servicemen as part of the agreement, and Armenia reciprocated by releasing two Azerbaijani soldiers. While a number of unresolved issues remain, the recent success in bilateral consultations has given new hope for a comprehensive peace agreement between the two sides. READ MORE

• December 20, 2023