UN warns crisis in Afghanistan is increasing risk of human trafficking
The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian and economic crises are leaving more people vulnerable to human trafficking,...
Azerbaijan won nine medals at the 2026 President Cup international regatta, held in Mingachevir and dedicated to Azerbaijan’s former president and national leader, Heydar Aliyev.
Tengiz Gagnidze and Giyas Ahmadov claimed gold in the 200-metre double kayak race on the final day of competition in Mingachevir.
Azerbaijani athletes secured one gold, one silver and two bronze medals on the closing day, bringing their total medal haul to nine for the event.

After his victory, Giyas Ahmadov thanked the national Water Sports Federation for its support during training.
“Our federation supported us a lot. We were studying at the academy and they allowed us to come here today. We had very good training sessions; thanks to that we have now achieved first place,” he said.
Georgia also delivered a strong performance, securing the team cup in both the rowing and canoe events.
More than 100 athletes from Azerbaijan, along with competitors from 15 other countries - including Georgia, Germany, Türkiye and Uzbekistan - participated in the tournament. The event was co-organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Water Sports Federation.
Ukraine targeted a warehouse belonging to Russia’s largest retailer, Wildberries, and an oil refinery overnight, while Moscow said its forces struck a ship carrying military cargo in the Black Sea.
Iran’s army said it targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait with drone attacks. Tehran said the operations were carried out in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes.
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Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least four Palestinians, despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a breakthrough in efforts to implement last year's Gaza ceasefire agreement.
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