Azerbaijan
Slavoj Žižek calls for Bahruz Samadov’s release
Žižek and three other scholars decried Samadov’s sentencing for his anti-war stance.
Yousef Bardouka
A Circassian from the diaspora, Yousef joined OC Media out of a passion for the Caucasus and a fascination with functional public transport. With previous journalism experience in Jordan, he divides his time between keeping up with regional news, podcast production, and exploration of specialty coffee.
Azerbaijani Popular Front Party
Two more Azerbaijani Popular Front Party members reportedly detained
The two opposition members were reportedly arrested for comments made on social media.
Azerbaijan
Aliyev talks cooperation with asset management giant BlackRock
The details of the proposed agreement are scant, but could involve more than $1 billion.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
Armenian intelligence says war with Azerbaijan ‘highly unlikely’ in 2026
The forecast came as part of the Foreign Intelligence Service’s annual report.
Gaza War
Trump invites Pashinyan to join Gaza Board of Peace
Pashinyan was invited to join the board as a founding member.
Armenia–Iran Relations
Armenian police detain seven pro-Iran protesters
The protesters were detained for ‘failing to comply with police orders’.
