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Armenia is ready to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan

UFC releases poster for first-ever event in Azerbaijan: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.

The UFC has unveiled the official poster for its upcoming historic event, UFC on ABC 8, set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking the promotion’s first-ever trip to the country.

Deadly landslides strike Guizhou after heavy rain

Intense rainfall has triggered deadly landslides in China's southwest, prompting mass rescue operations and raising fresh concerns over climate-related disasters.

Azerbaijan to host Islamic Development Bank group annual meeting in 2026

Azerbaijan has been selected to host the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, following a formal handover ceremony held in Algeria.

Azerbaijan showcases Karabakh horses, heritage at Ethnosport Festival

The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival kicked off in Istanbul with Azerbaijan’s 100-member team and famed Karabakh horses drawing major attention.

US clears $296M Javelin missile sale to Estonia to boost NATO defense ties

The United States is set to bolster Estonia’s defense with a proposed $296 million sale of Javelin missiles and related gear, aiming to strengthen the Baltic nation’s security and its role within NATO.

UN GlobE Network concludes Baku meeting, sets agenda for global cooperation

Baku hosted the 6th plenary meeting of the UN’s GlobE Network, gathering anti-corruption officials from 92 countries to strengthen global cooperation and chart the network’s next steps.

Central Asia and China agree on new customs and digital trade plans

The second meeting of customs leaders from Central Asia and China was held in Almaty, focusing on digitalization, AI integration, border crossing agreements, and expanding cooperation to strengthen regional trade and logistics.

Azerbaijan to host 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meeting

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank Group, with the 2026 Annual Meeting set to take place in Azerbaijan.

Uzbekistan and Slovenia sign agreements to boost cooperation

During President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Slovenia, Uzbekistan and Slovenia signed several important agreements covering visa exemptions for diplomats, education, transport, smart cities, water management, and tourism to enhance bilateral cooperation.

EDB predicts strong growth for islamic finance in Central Asia by 2033

Islamic finance assets in Central Asia are forecast to grow from $285 million in 2022 to $6.3 billion by 2033, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leading the regional expansion due to high demand, population growth, and policy reforms.

Pakistani PM to visit Azerbaijan, Iran and Türkiye next week

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make urgent visits to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye next week to hold high-level talks and express gratitude for recent support.

Iran warns E3 of dire consequences if re-installment of UN sanctions are triggered

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “significant consequences” if Europe pushes for reimposing UN nuclear sanctions, stressing it would end E3 participation in the 2015 deal, following an unproductive meeting in Istanbul.

Israel intercepts two missiles fired from Yemen as Houthi attacks intensify

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen, as Iran-aligned Houthi forces stepped up their long-range attacks amid ongoing regional tensions.

"The other side of me”: Agdes Baghirzade’s exhibition opens in Tbilisi

Renowned Azerbaijani photographer Agdes Baghirzade unveils The Other Side of Me in Tbilisi, deepening cultural ties with Georgia through a poetic lens on everyday life.

Modi says Pakistan will not receive water India has rights over, amid rising tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Thursday that Pakistan will no longer receive water from rivers over which India holds rights, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Ankara hosts international conference on return to Western Azerbaijan, calls for justice and reconciliation

An international conference titled “Return to Western Azerbaijan as an Essential Condition for the Supremacy of Human Rights” convened this week in Ankara, Türkiye, bringing together over 250 participants from Azerbaijan and Türkiye.

World Bank approves $200 million for Uzbekistan's irrigation overhaul

The World Bank has approved a $200 million concessional credit to help Uzbekistan modernize its irrigation and drainage infrastructure, aiming to cut water losses and improve energy efficiency across five regions.

Azerbaijan showcases tourism potential at IMEX Frankfurt 2025

Azerbaijan is taking part in the international tourism exhibition “IMEX Frankfurt 2025” held in Frankfurt, Germany, showcasing its growing tourism potential to global industry leaders.