The spin operation was uncovered when it was revealed that an intermediary PR firm being paid by the Azeri government had coaxed an Australian academic to sign his name to a misleading piece about the blockade of the Lachin Corridor.

Spanish police issued a statement saying that the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack.

The proposed deal to sell Turkey $20 billion worth of F-16 fighter jets is facing strong opposition from Greek politicians as U.S. lawmakers veto the sale.

The Qatargate scandal is set to expand to Morocco and elsewhere, as an alleged ex-MEP ringleader makes a plea deal with Belgian authorities.