Trump sees 'progress' in Israel-Lebanon talks as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said he sees progress between Israel and Lebanon after talks with Netanyahu, while Hezbollah has rejected a new ceasefire ...
On July 11–12, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov took part in the “Dubrovnik Forum” held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, under the theme “Channelling the Change.”
Deputy Minister Mammadov participated in a panel titled “Connecting Europe and Asia: Pathways to Partnership and Prosperity,” where he highlighted the importance of closer political and economic ties between Europe and Asia to promote global stability and sustainable development. He underlined Azerbaijan’s role as a dependable partner and a key transport and logistics corridor connecting the two continents.
He also noted Azerbaijan’s active involvement in regional integration through major multilateral initiatives in transport, energy, and communications, emphasising the country’s coordinating role across the Eurasian region.
On the sidelines of the forum, Mammadov met with Lu Shaye, head of China’s delegation and Special Representative for European Affairs, to discuss the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China, including high-level visits and recent cooperation agreements.
Mammadov also held talks with Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Russ Jalichandra, where they discussed the development of bilateral ties in areas such as the economy, culture, and humanitarian cooperation, along with collaboration within international organisations.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said in a statement that its Aerospace Force did not strike the Kuwait Airport passenger terminal on Wednesday, and that the destruction was instead caused by a failed U.S. Patriot missile.
Five Azerbaijani citizens have been killed and three others injured following drone attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire after U.S.-backed talks in Washington. The deal requires Hezbollah to halt attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon, while both sides will resume direct talks later this month aimed at reaching a broader agreement.
Azerbaijan has strongly rejected allegations published by CNN claiming that its territory was used for Israeli military and intelligence operations against Iran, describing the report as entirely baseless and demanding a retraction.
As Armenia heads toward parliamentary elections on 7 June, the country's relationship with Azerbaijan is emerging as one of the defining issues of the campaign, with analysts and international observers highlighting the role of regional politics in shaping voters’ mindsets.
The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with around 600 mothers dying for every 100,000 live births.
Azerbaijan is once again at the centre of global climate diplomacy, hosting World Environment Day 2026 and bringing together international leaders, policymakers and organisations to address urgent environmental challenges.
The Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly has concluded in Samarkand, bringing together representatives from 186 countries to set environmental priorities and approve new funding for climate, biodiversity and sustainable development initiatives.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned ahead of World Environment Day that Afghanistan's worsening water crisis is disproportionately affecting women and girls, who bear much of the responsibility for securing water for their families.
Azerbaijan is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic bridge between East and West, using a combination of diplomacy, energy cooperation and regional connectivity to expand its international influence.
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