Iraq’s parliament elects Nizar Amedi as the country’s new president
The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, f...
Azerbaijani Speaker Sahiba Gafarova and Turkish official Hulusi Akar reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, praising growing parliamentary cooperation, regional unity, and post-war reconstruction during their meeting in Baku.
Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, held a meeting with Hulusi Akar, Chairman of Türkiye’s National Defense Committee, during his official visit.
Both sides highlighted the enduring friendship between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, rooted in the principle of “One nation, two states,” and reaffirmed their commitment to mutual support in all areas. They praised the dynamic parliamentary cooperation, marked by frequent reciprocal visits, ongoing dialogue, and strong backing from lawmakers on both sides.
Hulusi Akar shared his impressions from visiting Shusha and Khankendi, noting the significant reconstruction efforts underway. He also acknowledged the importance of Azerbaijan’s territorial restoration under President Ilham Aliyev and expressed hope that Armenia would engage constructively in peace efforts extended by both Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
Speaker Gafarova welcomed Akar’s supportive statements and described Shusha as a cultural and symbolic hub for the wider Turkic world. She added that Azerbaijan’s victory represents a unifying force for Turkic nations and a step toward greater regional solidarity.
The meeting also included discussions on other shared interests and regional developments.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance have arrived in Islamabad for talks aimed at easing regional tensions, as Pakistan hosts the discussions. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Israel are set to hold rare negotiations in Washington next Tuesday.
Amid fragile calm, António Guterres urged constructive U.S.- Iran talks, while Pope Leo XIV warned violence is spreading. Lebanon's President said an Israeli strike killed 13 security personnel in Nabatieh.
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to one daily flight to its airports until 31 May due to the Iran crisis, raising fears of significant revenue losses for Indian carriers, industry letters show.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday an Easter ceasefire with Ukraine lasting 32-hours and said that Kyiv has agreed to abide by the measure. The ceasefire is expected to begin at 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on Saturday 11 April and last until midnight Sunday 12 April, the Kremlin said.
The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, following a parliamentary election last November.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance have arrived in Islamabad for talks aimed at easing regional tensions, as Pakistan hosts the discussions. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Israel are set to hold rare negotiations in Washington next Tuesday.
Talks between the United States and Iran opened in Islamabad on Saturday (11 April) as the two sides sought to turn a fragile temporary ceasefire into a lasting agreement, amid disputes over Lebanon and sanctions relief.
Kazakhstan and Armenia are moving to deepen bilateral ties as shifting dynamics in the South Caucasus reopen long-blocked transport routes and create new economic opportunities.
Israeli and Lebanese envoys are set to meet in Washington on Tuesday in a rare U.S.-driven diplomatic effort to halt escalating violence between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon.
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