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Interim leader Sharaa calls for peace as Syria hit by deadliest violence in years

Security cooperation and regional developments discussed in Amman today

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji participates in a meeting with delegates from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq to discuss security cooperation and regional developments in Amman, Jordan, on March 9, 2025.

Iran's Khamenei rejects U.S. negotiation pressure on nuclear deal

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran will not be pressured into talks, rejecting U.S. efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal. His remarks came a day after Donald Trump revealed he had sent a letter seeking discussions.

Armenia to create defense attaché positions for EU and Belgium

The Armenian Cabinet has approved the creation of defense attaché positions for the European Union and Belgium.

Turkmenistan, Georgia to expand economic collaboration

The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze held a talks in Ashgabat on Friday.

Damascus welcomes OIC's decision to restore Syria's membership

Syria on Saturday welcomed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) decision to restore its membership following the fall of the Bashar Assad regime.

Heavy fighting erupts in coastal Syria following Assad's ouster

Intense clashes have erupted in Syria's coastal region between government forces and fighters loyal to deposed President Bashar al-Assad. The violence, described as the worst since Assad's fall in December, has resulted in over 70 deaths, prompting curfews in key cities.

Construction of the paddock for the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has officially begun

Preparations for the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix have begun, with the paddock reconstruction underway on Neftchilar Avenue, Baku. The race will take place from September 19-21, offering another thrilling event for the city.

Georgian FM voiced concern over militarization in Russia-occupied regions

The Georgian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the worsening security, humanitarian, and human rights situation in the Russia-occupied regions, along with the ongoing illegal militarization.

'Issue settled forever': Kyrgyzstan exchanges conflict areas on border with Tajikistan

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed to exchange disputed border areas, addressing long-standing conflicts, according to Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The agreement, signed on February 21, aims to resolve territorial issues permanently, with both countries’ interests taken into account.

Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Moldovan Ambassador

The Russian Foreign Ministry has handed a note to Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii, demanding an explanation of why the country’s President Maia Sandu has not yet received the credentials of Russian envoy to Chisinau Oleg Ozerov.

Azerbaijan, Türkiye inaugurate gas pipeline to supply Nakhchivan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have launched the Iğdır-Nakhchivan pipeline, a 97-kilometre gas route linking eastern Türkiye to Nakhchivan, an Azerbaijani exclave. The project aims to enhance energy security and strengthen regional cooperation.

Hamas welcomed Gaza reconstruction plan adopted in Cairo

Palestinian group Hamas has welcomed Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan, adopted at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo, aiming to revitalize Gaza without displacement.

President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Türkiye for working visit

Suicide bombing at Pakistan military site kills 12

Baku hosts International Conference on energy digitalization, industrial security, and procurement

Azerbaijan's President heads to Türkiye

Today, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev will visit Ankara at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

China suspends soybean imports from three U.S. firms, halts lumber imports

China on Tuesday suspended soybean import qualifications from three U.S. exporters and halted imports of U.S. lumber, intensifying its retaliatory measures amid escalating trade tensions.

China imposes extra tariffs on U.S. farm exports and expands trade limits

In a retaliatory move against new U.S. tariffs, China’s Commerce Ministry announced Tuesday that it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on key U.S. agricultural products, while also expanding controls on business activities with major U.S. companies.