Region
Azerbaijan's minifootball national team crowned world champion
Azerbaijan claimed the WMF Minifootball World Cup title after a 4-2 victory over Hungary in the final held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.
BP approves major solar and electrification projects in Azerbaijan
British energy giant BP has announced final investment decisions for two major projects in Azerbaijan: the construction of the 240 MW Shafag solar power plant in Karabakh and the electrification of the Sangachal terminal near Baku.
Erdogan: Türkiye and Azerbaijan lead regional energy cooperation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Türkiye and Azerbaijan’s strategic partnership in energy, highlighting their growing role in ensuring regional and European energy security.
At least 34 dead in India’s northeast as heavy floods trigger landslides and evacuations
At least 34 people have died in India’s northeast following days of torrential rains that triggered devastating floods and landslides, while thousands remain stranded as rescue operations intensify.
Kazakhstan teams up with international agency to boost renewable energy
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister met with International Renewable Energy Agencys Director General to discuss cooperation on renewable energy and the global energy transition.
Baku Energy Week 2025 kicks off today
“Baku Energy Week,” the region’s leading energy industry event, kicks off its 30th edition today, bringing together global energy leaders for impactful discussions and collaborations. This milestone event continues to strengthen Azerbaijan’s role in the international energy arena.
Kazakhstan posts strong growth, but IMF signals slowdown ahead
Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6% in early 2025, showing strong momentum across major sectors.
Search continues for Indonesia quarry collapse victims as death toll rises to 17
Indonesian rescuers are continuing their efforts to locate eight people still missing after a quarry collapse in West Java left at least 17 dead and six injured, with authorities warning of ongoing landslide risks.
Iran’s foreign minister warns IAEA chief in phone call ahead of board meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke by phone with IAEA Director Rafael Mariano Grossi, warning that any political actions against Iran at next week’s Board of Governors meeting would have consequences.
Iran says Trump’s nuclear deal proposal delivered through Oman
Iran said on Saturday that it has officially received a new nuclear deal proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered by Oman during a diplomatic visit to Tehran.
Hamas responds to Trump envoy's Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for permanent truce
Hamas said on Saturday it had officially responded to a ceasefire plan put forward by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who represents President Donald Trump in Middle East diplomacy. The group said its reply includes a key demand: a complete end to the war.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar to jointly fund Syrian public sector as ties deepen
Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide joint financial support for Syrian state employees, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced during a visit to Damascus, as regional efforts to support Syria’s reconstruction gain momentum.
Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of global power
As global tensions rise, Kazakhstan's leadership navigates a delicate geopolitical balance between Russia, China, and the West, aiming to turn its strategic location into a platform for cooperation, reform, and innovation.
AnewZ Special | How Would Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Affect the Region?
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
Iran blasts Austrian intelligence report as “false and baseless”, calls for Vienna’s explanation
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected an Austrian intelligence report accusing Tehran of pursuing a military nuclear program, calling it “false and baseless,” and demanded an official explanation from Vienna, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to a peaceful nuclear program and criticizing Europe’s silence
Central Asia–Italy summit concludes with joint declaration
Leaders of Central Asian countries and Italy convened in Astana for the first Central Asia–Italy summit, culminating in the adoption of a Joint Declaration aimed at deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan discuss closer trade ties
At the Astana International Forum, senior officials from Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan held talks to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a focus on trade, economic collaboration, and regional stability.