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....
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Jin Liqun, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in Tianjin, China on Monday.
The meeting was held to discuss expanding strategic cooperation across infrastructure, green energy, and development projects.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the AIIB, noting successful joint projects in sectors especially green energy.
The discussions explored future collaboration opportunities, focusing on the Middle Corridor, metro construction, water management, and renewable energy initiatives.
The meeting concluded with the exchange of a joint declaration on strategic cooperation in the presence of President Aliyev and the AIIB President.
President Aliyev is currently attending the SCO meeting in China where he has met with various heads of state with an aim to boost cooperation between Azerbaijan and relevant allies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The United States plans to extend its travel ban to over 30 countries, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday.
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
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President of the United States of America Donald Trump has sent a letter of gratitude to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
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