23:30
Eight Russian citizens remanded in Baku over drug smuggling from Iran
A court in Baku has ordered four months of pre-trial detention for all eight Russian citizens accused of trafficking drugs from Iran.
21:00
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers condolences and thanks President Ilham Aliyev
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on July 1 to offer condolences, express gratitude for regional support, and reaffirm mutual commitment to sovereignty and bilateral cooperation.
20:00
Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan hold first interparliamentary forum in Khiva
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan launched their first interparliamentary forum in Khiva on 1 July, marking a new chapter in bilateral legislative cooperation between the two countries.
19:00
D-8
Baku to host D-8 Youth Forum in July, says secretary general
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation will hold a Youth Forum in Baku this July, aiming to strengthen youth engagement in sustainable development.
17:30
Anonymous letter claims Russian military ordered strike on AZAL plane near Grozny
An anonymous letter sent to Minval.az alleges that the Russian military ordered the strike on an AZAL flight downed near Grozny in December 2024, offering testimony, audio clips, and technical details that may aid ongoing investigations.
15:50
Russian nationals held in Baku over drug trafficking and cyber fraud
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry has dismantled two criminal groups in Baku, detaining Russian nationals suspected of trafficking drugs from Iran and conducting cyber fraud operations.
14:06
Beaten to death: Baku says post-mortems contradict Russia’s claim in deaths of Azerbaijani brothers
Two Azerbaijani men who died in Russian custody last week were beaten to death, according to forensic officials in Baku, deepening diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia.
23:00
Azerbaijani brothers
Bodies of two Azerbaijanis killed in Russian raid repatriated to Baku
Two Azerbaijani brothers killed in a Russian security raid in Yekaterinburg are being returned home, sparking outrage and urgent calls for justice amid allegations of abuse and ethnic profiling.
20:30
Azerbaijan Sputnik
Azerbaijani police launch investigation into Sputnik Azerbaijan over alleged illegal funding
Authorities in Azerbaijan have launched an investigation into the Baku office of Sputnik Azerbaijan over claims it continued operations illegally after its accreditation was revoked.
15:13
regret
Kremlin expresses regret over Azerbaijani backlash after Yekaterinburg arrests
The Kremlin on Sunday voiced regret over Azerbaijan's reaction to the recent arrests of several Azerbaijani nationals in Russia’s Yekaterinburg region, after a controversial police operation tied to a decades-old criminal case sparked diplomatic tension between the two countries.
13:45
Yerevan ready to discuss with Baku the place and date of signing the peace agreement
Armenia says it is ready to discuss the place and date for signing a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, according to Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
15:21
Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over targeted violence
Azerbaijan has cancelled all planned cultural events involving Russian organisations after recent acts of violence against Azerbaijanis in Russia.
16:30
Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over Yekaterinburg attacks
Azerbaijan has summoned Russia’s envoy in Baku to protest the deadly raids targeting Azerbaijani nationals in Yekaterinburg, demanding a full investigation and accountability.
13:01
Azerbaijan-China ties
Azerbaijani media delegation visits China to build deeper ties and sign new broadcasting agreement
Azerbaijani media representatives have recently completed a visit to China to strengthen media relations between the two countries. This visit took place in Shanghai and Beijing, offering insights into the Chinese media sector. Here are the highlights from their trip.
15:19
President Ilham Aliyev accepted the credentials of Iran’s newly appointed ambassador
President Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Iran’s newly appointed ambassador Mojtaba Demirchilou, highlighting the strengthening of Azerbaijan-Iran relations and discussing broad prospects for cooperation across multiple sectors.
15:00
Azerbaijan Turkey
Azerbaijan–Türkiye military cooperation continues to deepen
Azerbaijan’s top general observed major drills in Türkiye and met senior Turkish defence leaders, underscoring the allies’ growing military partnership.
13:56
Azerbaijan, China sign new deals to boost green energy and grid development
Azerbaijan and China have deepened energy cooperation, with new agreements signed to advance green energy initiatives and improve Azerbaijan’s electricity transmission system in line with its renewable energy targets.
01:55
Azerbaijanfilm fire
Fire extinguished after explosion at Azerbaijanfilm studio in Baku
A fire that broke out Thursday evening at the 'Azerbaijanfilm' studio in Baku has been brought under control, following an explosion reported in an old pyrotechnics area of the complex.
18:30
Russia ready to support Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty signing
Russia has expressed its readiness to support the signing of a peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia to ensure regional stability and security.
10:00
AnewZ Morning Brief
AnewZ Morning Brief - 25th June, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 25th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Download the AnewZ app
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
