Greek PM reshuffles cabinet amid widening EU farm subsidy fraud scandal
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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.
Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile missile attacks, tanker incidents and rising casualties across Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf heighten risks to regional stability and energy routes.
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, saying the U.S. military was nearing completion of its mission while also reinforcing his threats to bomb the Islamic Republic back to the Stone Age.
One U.S. crew member has been rescued after Iran downed a warplane, while the search continues for a second. At the same time, Iran has officially told mediators it will not meet U.S. officials in Islamabad in the coming days, calling U.S. demands unacceptable, according to The Wall Street Journal.
A parliamentary vote in Myanmar has elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president, consolidating his grip on power five years after he ousted an elected government in a coup.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has hailed the growing importance of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) amid rapidly shifting regional and global dynamics.
The Central Eurasian Venture Forum has brought together investors, start-ups and technology leaders in Tashkent, highlighting the region’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem and growing investor interest in AI and digital solutions.
People in Tehran celebrated Sizdah Be-dar, the 13th day of Novruz, on Thursday. They picknicked with their families and friends in a park, as the war raged towards the end of its fifth week. Exclusive photos by Touraj Shiralilou.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has sent a mid-level delegation to China for formal talks with Pakistan, as both sides meet in Urumqi amid efforts by Beijing to ease tensions between the neighbours.
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