08:27
Crime
Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Baku court has sentenced Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison.
Region
16:14
Kyrgyz
Kyrgyz president dismisses security ally in major power reset
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has moved swiftly to consolidate his authority following the dismissal of his long-time ally Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).
18:51
West Bank
Türkiye condemns Israel's West Bank land move as illegal under international law
Ankara has condemned an Israeli plan to register large areas of the occupied West Bank as state property, a move widely criticised internationally and described by the UN and the International Court of Justice as inconsistent with international law governing occupied territories.
08:25
Afghanistan Sanctions
UN extends mandate for Monitoring Team in Afghanistan as Kabul urges West to rethink policy
The United Nations Security Council has renewed the Monitoring Team's mandate for another year. The Team supports the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee, keeping in place restrictions that target individuals and entities linked to the Taliban.
13:11
Healthcare Reform
Uzbekistan prepares nuclear medicine roadmap to modernise cancer diagnostics
Uzbekistan is preparing a national roadmap and long-term strategy for nuclear medicine development as authorities seek to modernise oncology diagnostics and expand access to advanced treatment technologies, the Atomic Energy Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers (Uzatom) said.
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07:17
Politics
Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran-U.S. talks in Geneva
President Donald Trump said he will be involved “indirectly” in nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, as both sides resume diplomacy against a backdrop of military pressure and deep mistrust.
02:30
Israel-Lebanon
Two killed as Israel launches fresh strikes in Lebanon’s South
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed two people in the past 12 hours, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
23:30
London talks
Jordan’s king warns Israeli steps threaten escalation in West Bank
Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned on Monday that what he described as “illegal” Israeli measures in the occupied West Bank risk undermining de-escalation efforts and inflaming regional tensions.
12:07
Politics
Iran’s FM Araghchi meets IAEA chief Grossi ahead of Geneva talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday ahead of a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, according to Iranian state media.
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03:30
Iran-U.S.
Iran: U.S. can assess its own interests separately from Israel as Netanyahu calls for dismantlement
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the United States could evaluate its own interests separately from those of Israel in ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
20:13
Diplomacy
Iran open to compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S.
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday (15 February), days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
18:50
Strategic Partnership
Azerbaijan ’will increase the volume of natural gas exports to Serbia,’ President says
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reaffirmed their countries’ strategic partnership in Belgrade on Sunday (15 February), signing a series of cooperation agreements.
22:20
Board of Peace
Trump: 'Board of Peace' members to pledge more than $5B for Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that member states of the newly formed Board of Peace will announce pledges exceeding $5 billion for Gaza’s reconstruction during the first official gathering in Washington this week on Thursday.
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03:30
Iran-U.S.
Iran: U.S. can assess its own interests separately from Israel as Netanyahu calls for dismantlement
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the United States could evaluate its own interests separately from those of Israel in ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
17:23
Poison probe
Rubio says U.S. does not challenge European assessment of Navalny poisoning
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a toxin from poison dart frogs.
00:30
Oil supply disruption
Cuba fuel crisis turns into waste emergency in Havana amid energy blockade
Cuba’s fuel crisis has turned into a waste crisis, with rubbish piling up on most street corners in Havana as many collection trucks lack enough petrol to operate.
05:30
Winter Olympic Games
Norway leading in medal standings at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Norway is holding a commanding lead in the medal standings with 12 golds and a total of 26, with Italy having an historic performance on home soil on the ninth day of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday (15 February).
20:13
Diplomacy
Iran open to compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S.
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday (15 February), days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
10:46
Diplomacy
Azerbaijan and Serbia launch Strategic Partnership Council and strengthen energy ties
Azerbaijan and Serbia have formally launched a Strategic Partnership Council, marking a new phase in bilateral relations and placing cooperation under direct presidential oversight.
03:30
Iran-U.S.
Iran: U.S. can assess its own interests separately from Israel as Netanyahu calls for dismantlement
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the United States could evaluate its own interests separately from those of Israel in ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
02:30
Israel–Lebanon tensions
Four killed in Israeli drone strike near Lebanese-Syrian border
Four people were killed on Sunday evening in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in eastern Lebanon near the Lebanese-Syrian border, Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) reported.
23:30
Land Policy
Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
Israel’s cabinet on Sunday approved measures aimed at expanding state oversight of land in the West Bank and facilitating land purchases by settlers, a move Palestinian officials described as a 'de-facto annexation.'
22:20
Board of Peace
Trump: 'Board of Peace' members to pledge more than $5B for Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that member states of the newly formed Board of Peace will announce pledges exceeding $5 billion for Gaza’s reconstruction during the first official gathering in Washington this week on Thursday.
20:13
Diplomacy
Iran open to compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S.
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday (15 February), days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
18:50
Strategic Partnership
Azerbaijan ’will increase the volume of natural gas exports to Serbia,’ President says
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reaffirmed their countries’ strategic partnership in Belgrade on Sunday (15 February), signing a series of cooperation agreements.
17:58
Board of Peace
Italy to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' as observer, PM confirms
Italy will participate as an observer in the White House initiative of 'Board of Peace,' Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Sunday (15 February).
15:51
Gaza Strip
Israeli airstrikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinian officials report
At least eleven Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday (15 February), Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations.
04:30
Israel
Israel to deploy tear gas drones in West Bank ahead of Ramadan
Israel’s National Guard is preparing to deploy drones capable of firing tear gas at Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as part of security preparations ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israeli Channel 12 reported on Saturday.
03:30
Economic cooperation
President Ilham Aliyev meets Goldman Sachs global affairs President Jared Cohen in Munich
President Ilham Aliyev met with Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., in Munich on 14 February to discuss ongoing cooperation and future partnership opportunities. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026.
01:30
Azerbaijan-Ukraine
President Ilham Aliyev meets Zelenskyy in Munich, discusses expanded Azerbaijan–Ukraine cooperation
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Munich on Friday to discuss expanding cooperation between the two countries, officials said. Leaders hold talks on energy, humanitarian aid and bilateral ties.