Shorouk Express Zelensky says next steps for peace talks ‘agreed’ Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the “next steps” for talks with the US about post-war Ukraine have been agreed. Zelensky joined his negotiators for a “very substantive and constructive” call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during the third day of…
Shorouk Express Thursday’s summit in South Korea followed months of renewed tensions that have impeded trade between the two countries, despite several announced truces. While Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on China — at one point as high as 145 percent — and tightened export controls on high-tech goods, Beijing has responded with its own…
Shorouk Express new video loaded: How Zelensky Made Progress With Trump By Michael Schwirtz, Claire Hogan and Nikolay Nikolov•August 19, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a remarkably different White House visit on Monday than the ambush he walked into six months ago. Michael Schwirtz, the global intelligence correspondent for The New York Times,…
Shorouk Express Claim to be verified: “Climate policies are too costly,” is a reiterated mantra in the context of political discourse in Europe aimed at framing the ecological transition as burdensome and undesirable. They carry an even greater burden for society than the consequences of inaction, with associated claims of “elitism” and a strict focus…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 22. Today marks the 150th anniversary of the Azerbaijani national press, Trend reports. The founder, editor, and proofreader of the newspaper that made a powerful impact across the Caucasus in the late 19th century was Hasan bey Zardabi — a pioneering figure in Azerbaijan’s enlightenment movement and a natural scientist….
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 10, leaders and representatives of Azerbaijan’s political parties visited the city of Aghdam, Trend reports. These visits to territories liberated from occupation are a key part of Azerbaijan’s fostered political dialogue. This practice, which strengthens democratic traditions, is widely supported by Azerbaijani society and promotes trust and…
Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 12. According to the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Kazakhstan demonstrated steady growth in key socio-economic indicators from January through February 2025, Trend reports. The report shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in constant prices has picked up by 4.8 percent compared to…
Shorouk Express Trump says US will ‘pass on Ukraine’ if talks don’t progress soon On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch US president Donald Trump has said the White House would “take a pass” on brokering…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. Azerbaijan has officially approved its “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy” for 2025-2028, aiming to accelerate the country’s progress in AI development, foster digital transformation, and strengthen Azerbaijan’s role within the global AI ecosystem, the Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport told Trend. The…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. The U.S. is pleased with Azerbaijan and Armenia taking a step forward toward a peace treaty, said Michael Waltz, National Security Advisor of the U.S., Trend reports. “Conflict in the South Caucasus must end. We are pleased Azerbaijan and Armenia have taken a big step forward and agreed to…
