UNGA 81: Gaza, Ukraine and Middle East conflicts take centre stage at UN
U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing the UN General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session. Conflicts in the Middle...
President Pezeshkian, before his first official visit to Baku, emphasized the potential for Iran-Azerbaijan cooperation in trade, science, and transport, aiming to boost ties through joint investments and regional diplomacy.
President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the vast potential for expanding cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan, according to IRNA.
Speaking before departing for Baku on an official visit Monday morning, Pezeshkian highlighted opportunities for collaboration in trade, science, and the economy, and noted that discussions would also cover transport links between Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
He stressed the importance of sharing expertise and encouraging joint investments, expressing hope that such visits would drive growth and development across multiple sectors.
Pezeshkian added that Iranian business leaders, industrialists, and academics would also meet with their Azerbaijani counterparts to explore ways to boost cooperation.
This marks Pezeshkian’s first trip to Azerbaijan as president, aligning with his administration’s focus on strengthening regional and neighborhood diplomacy. The visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts to revive and deepen relations between the two nations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing the UN General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and diplomacy set to dominate the event.
While addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Washington and Tehran will reach a deal after the U.S. midterm elections.
Iran's military has threatened to launch sustained attacks on U.S. bases and interests across the Middle East if Washington resumes military action against Tehran.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Service has said.
Two of Georgia’s most senior officials used separate appearances in New York this week to deliver a similar message: the South Caucasus is gaining strategic importance, and Tbilisi wants to be at the centre of it.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York to lead Pakistan's delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly, where he is expected to outline Islamabad's position on regional security, diplomacy and global challenges.
Uzbekistan’s fast-growing technology sector is taking centre stage at ICTWEEK Uzbekistan 2026 in Tashkent, bringing together startups, investors, technology companies and industry experts from across the country and abroad.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its emergency response in Yemen as renewed fighting forces tens of thousands of people from their homes, putting further strain on the country’s already fragile food system.
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