Mounting security tensions in the Middle East, expanding trade between Türkiye and Syria, and Garabagh's UEFA Champions League campaign were among the main stories featured on AnewZ's Daybreak on 24 July.
The programme led with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers, where regional security topped the agenda.
It also examined Pakistan's warning that it could take action under international law if its maritime interests or Pakistan-flagged vessels are threatened, following Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea. Islamabad reaffirmed its support for freedom of navigation and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia as concerns grow over the security of key global trade routes.
Daybreak also reported on plans by Türkiye and Syria to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion as Ankara deepens its economic engagement with post-Assad Syria.
The programme explored efforts to simplify customs procedures, expand cross-border commerce, and position Turkish companies for reconstruction projects in infrastructure, manufacturing and energy as Syria rebuilds its economy.
The programme also covered Garabagh's goalless draw against Bulgaria's CSKA Sofia in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round in Baku.
Despite dominating possession and creating the better chances, the Azerbaijani champions were unable to find a breakthrough and will now travel to Sofia for the decisive second leg.
Daybreak also highlighted the latest international developments, including the Trump administration's new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns, Ukraine's call for a new trilateral meeting with Russia and the U.S., worsening wildfires across Europe, the World Bank's warning about the economic impact of prolonged U.S.-Iran tensions, and deadly flooding in India and Chile.
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Azerbaijan is marking the sixth anniversary of Victory Day on Sunday, 8 November, with President Ilham Aliyev visiting the Victory Monument in Khankendi, laying a wreath and paying tribute to servicemen killed during the 44-day Second Garabagh War in 2020.
On 12 August, AnewZ’s Daybreak focused on the aftermath of Colombia’s devastating earthquake, tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, growing Russia-North Korea military cooperation and security and environmental challenges across the Caspian and Black Sea regions.
On 11 August, AnewZ’s Daybreak examined U.S. President Donald Trump’s new demands for Iran, Russia-Iran cooperation and regional connectivity through the South Caucasus alongside key political, security and climate developments worldwide.
On 10 August, AnewZ’s Daybreak focused on developments in Gaza, Lebanon-Israel negotiations, Iran’s position on talks with Washington and the latest global security and climate-related challenges.
On 7 August, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on the Iran war, escalating violence in Yemen and a deadly migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta enclave.
The 8 August commemorative edition of AnewZ's Context looked back on the year since the Washington breakthrough, examining how the initialling of the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreement and the launch of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity have reshaped regional politics.
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