Azerbaijan has created favorable conditions for lasting peace, said President Aliev

Azerbaijan has created favorable conditions for lasting peace, stability and reliable security in the South Caucasus, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in an address to the participants of the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (I

Orban says he will invite Netanyahu to Hungary after ICC move

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he would invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Hungary, saying he would guarantee that an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu would "not be observed".

EU to Send Technical Mission to Georgia Over Election Concerns

The European Commission has announced plans to dispatch a technical mission to Georgia in the coming weeks to investigate alleged violations during the October 26 parliamentary elections.

Lufthansa Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Baku Due to Passenger Health Emergency

A Lufthansa flight on the Mumbai–Munich route was diverted to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku after a passenger experienced a sudden medical emergency.

Uzbekistan and Kuwait Ink Memorandum to Boost Trade Relations

Uzbekistan and Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at facilitating trade between the two nations. The agreement was formalized during the Uzbek-Kuwaiti Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, and Scientific-Technical Cooperation meeting.

IMF Approves Third Review of Sri Lanka's $2.9bn Bailout

The IMF has approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout, releasing $333 million in funding. While signs of economic recovery emerge, the country still faces critical debt restructuring challenges to move forward with the programme.

Wall Street closes higher after business activity data

All three major indexes posted weekly gains, as investors took comfort from data pointing to robust economic activity in the world's biggest economy.

Bitcoin approaches $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Gold surges and euro sags as broader war risks rise

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Neuralink to trial brain implant in Canada, aiming to help paralysed patients control devices through thought.

UNICEF raises concern over the intense smog in Pakistan

UNICEF has raised concerns over the toxic smog hospitalizing children in Lahore, Pakistan, the world’s most polluted city in terms of air quality, according to Swiss group IQAir’s live ratings. Schools and outdoor areas have been closed in the region.

Mysterious Illness Caused Deaths in Sudan's Al-Hilaliya Amid RSF Siege

Local hospitals are overrun by a mysterious illness. The Sudanese town of al-Hilalya has seen at least 73 deaths according to local doctors. It comes as violence and displacement in eastern El Gezira state continue to intensify. It has been under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

AstraZeneca says experimental obesity pill safe in early-stage trial

AstraZeneca’s new weight-loss pill, AZD5004, shows promise in early trials with tolerable side effects, advancing to Phase II studies focused on reducing obesity.

Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years

An analysis of U.S. health claims reveals that while GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy may aid weight loss, they significantly increase medical costs—rising to $18,507 annually—without reducing obesity-related health events, raising concerns for insurers and employers.

Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources said

Wealthy nations at COP29 have agreed to raise the global climate finance target to $300 billion annually by 2035, after a previous $250 billion proposal was rejected by developing countries. Negotiations continue as a new draft is awaited.

Azerbaijan Urges COP29 Deal as Summit Nears Its End

Azerbaijan, hosting COP29, urged nations to bridge differences and finalise a financial deal to help poorer countries combat climate change. As the summit nears its end, divisions remain over funding commitments and the role of the US.