02:00
North Korea raises damaged warship after failed launch
North Korea has successfully raised a 5,000-ton naval destroyer that capsized during a failed launch in May.
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01:28
Pakistan says Simla Agreement not relevant due to India’s actions
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the Simla Agreement, signed in 1972 to define the Kashmir border after the 1971 war, has lost its importance and effectiveness because of India’s unilateral moves.
01:06
Trump signs order to boost US drone exports and ease flight rules
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to ease restrictions on American drones and help the industry compete with China.
00:21
China grants rare earth export licenses to 3 U.S. automakers
China has issued temporary export licenses to rare earth suppliers working with General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, easing some pressure from recent export curbs, Reuters reported, citing two unnamed sources.
00:05
Dushanbe hosts first global summit on melting glaciers
The first-ever high-level international conference on glacier melt has wrapped up in Dushanbe, bringing together more than 2,500 delegates from 80 countries.
23:42
U.S. sanctions Iran network over shadow banking
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals and entities tied to a massive Iranian shadow banking network accused of laundering billions of dollars to benefit the regime in Tehran.
23:25
Azerbaijan to export green energy to Türkiye via Nakhchivan Corridor
Azerbaijan has unveiled plans to export renewable electricity to Türkiye through the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, with a projected capacity of up to 1 gigawatt.
23:06
Trump announces U.S.-China trade talks next week
President Donald Trump announced Friday that top U.S. officials will hold renewed trade talks with Chinese counterparts in London next week.
23:00
U.S.–Central Asia Forum
U.S.–Central Asia Forum spotlights strategic mineral partnerships amid shifting global dynamics
Central Asia’s growing relevance in the global critical minerals supply chain took center stage at the U.S.–Central Asia Forum hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center on June 4.
22:30
China’s rare earth
China’s rare earth controls reshape trade war dynamics amid escalating U.S. tensions
China is intensifying its strategic use of rare earth exports as leverage in the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, signaling a shift in the battleground of economic confrontation.
22:00
Investor
Investor caution persists as Trump-Xi call yields no breakthrough on trade
Global investors remained wary on Friday after a closely watched phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to deliver concrete progress on trade. Chinese markets reflected the cautious sentiment, with modest declines across key indices.
21:30
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan savour historic World Cup qualification after draw in UAE
Uzbekistan secured a place at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, earning a landmark qualification following a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
21:00
Germany
Germany to expand military by up to 60,000 troops under new NATO targets
Germany will increase its military personnel by up to 60,000 troops as part of efforts to meet new NATO force and readiness targets, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced Friday, citing the country’s responsibility as Europe's largest economy.
20:30
National Day
Azerbaijan celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka
Azerbaijan marked its National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a cultural celebration that highlighted the country’s heritage, innovation, and growing global partnerships. The event took place at Azerbaijan’s national pavilion, which has become one of the most visited at the exhibition since
20:00
UK
UK to unveil $3 trillion spending plan as Labour faces key economic test
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil a high-stakes, multi-year public spending review on June 11 that will allocate over £2 trillion ($2.7 trillion) and shape the Labour government’s ambitions through the rest of its term.
19:31
World news
China firm on Taiwan, rejects NATO's Asia-Pacific role in call with France
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently held a significant phone call with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, during which China conveyed strong positions on the Taiwan issue and NATO's role in the Asia-Pacific, alongside broader discussions on trade and bilateral relations
19:29
Kurban Bayram
Armenian Prime Minister extends Armenian Eid al-Adha congratulations to Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan extended greeting to the Republic of Azerbaijan and its people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter).
18:45
Bangladesh
Bangladesh's elections to be held in first half of April 2026, says de facto PM Yunus
Bangladesh's national elections will be held in the first half of April 2026, the country's de facto prime minister, Muhammad Yunus, said on Friday.
18:05
Azerbaijan’s UK ambassador rejects ‘kangaroo court’ claims in Vardanyan case
Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the UK has dismissed allegations that Armenian oligarch Ruben Vardanyan is being subjected to a “kangaroo court,” citing international rulings that back the legitimacy and transparency of the trial.
18:03
Trump and Musk
Trump and Musk feud erupts, threatening political and business ties
A once-strategic alliance between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk collapsed in spectacular fashion this week, as the two billionaires exchanged public barbs in an escalating feud that has left Washington reeling.
18:00
Dutch
Dutch snap elections set for Oct. 29 after coalition collaps
The Netherlands will hold snap general elections on October 29, following the collapse of the ruling coalition triggered by the withdrawal of support from the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders.
16:57
U.S.–China
U.S.–China trade meeting expected within a week, White House adviser confirms
A high-level trade meeting between the United States and China is expected to occur within the next seven days, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Friday, following Thursday’s phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
16:50
Ukraine - Russia War
Three killed, 49 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Russia launched one of its largest air assaults of the war on Friday, striking Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing three emergency responders and injuring dozens across the country.
16:37
Ukraine-Russia War
Russia says it's ready to return or use U.S. nuclear fuel at Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine
Russia has signalled its willingness to either use or return U.S.-supplied nuclear fuel stored at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with the IAEA offering to mediate the issue.
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