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Middle East
Bethlehem lights christmas tree again as ceasefire brings first glimmer of hope in years
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
23:17
Syrian politics
Syria’s Hama: one year on from regime’s fall, a city reborn in hope
On 5 December 2025, residents of Hama filled the streets, balconies, rooftops, main squares, waving flags and chanting slogans, celebrating the first anniversary of the departure of forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad.
16:31
U.S.-Azerbaijan
U.S. President Donald Trump thanks President Ilham Aliyev for Nobel Peace Prize nomination
President of the United States of America Donald Trump has sent a letter of gratitude to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
13:51
Doha Forum 2025
Hikmat Hajiyev holds bilateral meetings with Qatari officials at Doha Forum
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Hikmat Hajiyev, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum in Qatar, aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries.
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12:46
Uzbekistan climate
AIIB earmarks $500m for Uzbekistan’s Green transition
Uzbekistan has signed a major financing agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), securing $500 million to support the country’s shift toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
11:12
Azerbaijan/Uzbek energy
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister attends inauguration of SOCAR and Uzbekneftegaz project
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have strengthened their energy partnership with the launch of a joint exploration project in the Ustyurt region, highlighting growing strategic cooperation between the two countries.
07:30
China-Japan
China presses Japan to accelerate destruction of abandoned chemical weapons
China has sharpened its call for Japan to quicken the disposal of chemical weapons abandoned during the occupation period, framing the issue as a long-standing humanitarian, environmental and political responsibility.
19:55
Diplomatic visit
Iran foreign minister to visit Azerbaijan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to visit Azerbaijan next week for talks with his counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov on bilateral relations and cooperation.
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18:14
Iran's foreign policy
Iran slams GCC claim on 3 Persian Gulf islands, Arash gas field
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
07:30
China-Japan
China presses Japan to accelerate destruction of abandoned chemical weapons
China has sharpened its call for Japan to quicken the disposal of chemical weapons abandoned during the occupation period, framing the issue as a long-standing humanitarian, environmental and political responsibility.
16:31
U.S.-Azerbaijan
U.S. President Donald Trump thanks President Ilham Aliyev for Nobel Peace Prize nomination
President of the United States of America Donald Trump has sent a letter of gratitude to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
13:51
Doha Forum 2025
Hikmat Hajiyev holds bilateral meetings with Qatari officials at Doha Forum
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Hikmat Hajiyev, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum in Qatar, aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries.
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18:47
2026 FIFA world Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup: group fixtures; Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
03:34
Pakistan-Afghanistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
18:14
Iran's foreign policy
Iran slams GCC claim on 3 Persian Gulf islands, Arash gas field
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
18:07
Xi-Macron
Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in way of deals
Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
09:03
U.S. Immigration
U.S. to widen travel ban to more than 30 countries
The United States plans to extend its travel ban to over 30 countries, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday.
19:42
Georgia - EU relations
OSCE Ministerial meeting spotlights differing priorities for Tbilisi and Brussels
The 32nd Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial meeting in Vienna exposed a sharp divergence between governance priorities in Brussels and Tbilisi.
18:36
Kazakhstan - EU
Digital economy development at the heart of Tokayev - Costa meeting
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held high-level talks with the European Council President António Costa In Astana.
18:14
Iran's foreign policy
Iran slams GCC claim on 3 Persian Gulf islands, Arash gas field
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
14:51
OSCE Talks
Azerbaijan calls for dissolution of ‘Obsolete’ Minsk Group in high-level OSCE Talks
Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister, met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu on the sidelines of the 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held in Vienna.
14:29
Azerbaijan-Georgia
Azerbaijan-Georgia Media Forum gets underway in Baku
The Azerbaijan-Georgia Media Forum on the theme 'The Role of Media in Forming Public Trust and Information Security' has commenced in Baku, on 5 December.
12:50
Karabakh horses
Karabakh horses and national ensemble steal the show at 54th UAE National day
Azerbaijani delegation's stunning cultural performance has received widespread acclaim at the event marking the 54th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates held in Abu Dhabi.
10:42
Israel- Palestine
Anti-Hamas Gazan tribal leader killed in setback for Israeli policy
The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza died while mediating a family dispute, the group said on Thursday.
21:49
Landmine issue
Azerbaijan says landmine contamination delays return of hundreds of thousands of IDPs
Azerbaijan cannot yet provide a timeline for the large-scale return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to extensive landmine contamination in former conflict zones, the country’s presidential representative on special assignments, Elchin Amirbayov, said on Thursday.
21:38
Iranian defence
Iran stages naval wargame as joint SCO anti-terror drills ends
Iran launched naval manoeuvre in its southern waters on Thursday as it concluded hosting the joint counter-terrorism drills of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
21:37
Azerbaijan-Germany
German Chancellor Merz invites President Ilham Aliyev to visit Germany amid bilateral talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a call to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss the development prospects of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Germany.
20:41
Georgia OSCE engagements
Georgia's Bochorishvili highlights security concerns at OSCE Ministerial Council meeting
Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili is participating in the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council holding from 3rd to 5th December in Vienna.
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OSCE Council
OSCE Chair welcomes Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process, hails closure of Minsk Group
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen told the press that "the end of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia is a highly successful example that fosters optimism throughout the entire OSCE region," on Thursday (4 December).