European gas prices rose modestly on April 15, with the benchmark TTF index climbing 0.5% amid ongoing market adjustments, according to data from the London ICE exchange.
The 4th session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent began this week at the UN headquarters in New York, bringing renewed international scrutiny to France and the Netherlands over their continued control of several overseas territories.
Europe experienced its most extensive flooding since 2013 last year, with 30% of the continent’s river network impacted by severe floods, according to a joint report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Moscow later this week to brief Russian officials on the recent nuclear negotiations with the United States held in Oman, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, will host the 2025 WMF Minifootball World Cup from May 21 to June 1, reflecting the nation’s growing international reputation and success in hosting major sporting events, said Orkhan Mammadov, President of Azerbaijan’s Minifootball Federation.
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours in response to the arrest of three Algerian nationals in France, prompting sharp criticism from the French government.
Small business owners in Armenia staged a protest outside the government building on Monday, voicing strong opposition to a proposed tax increase they say will worsen economic conditions and threaten their operations.
China sentenced a former military industry worker to life imprisonment for espionage, while Taiwan detained a former assistant to the current head of its National Security Council in a separate spying case, according to media reports on Saturday.
South Korea and Vietnam agreed on Monday to deepen economic cooperation and accelerate joint efforts to mitigate the impact of looming U.S. tariffs, following a ministerial meeting in Hanoi.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has issued his strongest warning yet about the risks U.S. tariffs pose to the global economy, calling for mutual understanding and cooperation ahead of upcoming trade talks with Washington.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a suspected arson attack on the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg. The governor and his family were safely evacuated, while authorities say the suspect may face terrorism and attempted murder charges.
A number of Ukrainian cities have declared April 14 a day of mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strikes on Sumy, and national flags will be flown at half-mast in Ukrainian diplomatic institutions abroad.
Russian Foreign Minister says Trump understands root causes of the conflict better than other Western leaders.
Azerbaijan highlighted the mine contamination issue and its demining efforts at the 28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisers (NDM-UN28) held in Geneva.
Iran and Armenia conducted joint military exercises on April 9–10 along their shared border, focusing on counterterrorism reinforcing regional stability. The exercises involved high-level military personnel and were aimed at neutralising simulated terrorist threats targeting border checkpoints.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met on April 12 during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss the status of normalisation efforts between the two countries.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised the international system for its inability to cope with today’s global crises and challenges, speaking at the official opening of the IV Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
At the IV Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to Europe’s security and emphasized the country’s desire for full European Union membership.
President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday, calling for stronger strategic cooperation as China and Spain mark the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Beijing increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% on Friday, hitting back against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hike duties on Chinese goods and raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to up-end global supply chains.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed confidence in strengthening ties with the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term, speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday.
On April 11, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with the Transitional President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Antalya.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Haishen Medical Technology Co has developed the world’s first emergency medical rescue drone to enhance disaster response capabilities in extreme environments.
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