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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened further military action as the Iran war escalates, with Iran reporting 18 people killed and 108 wounded ...
Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with a delegation from Guinea-Bissau, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities Carlos Pinto Pereira.
Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with a delegation from Guinea-Bissau, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities Carlos Pinto Pereira.
The meeting included representatives from Guinea-Bissau’s Ministries of Energy and Natural Resources, the State Oil Company, and Environment Minister Viriato Cassamá. Discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration in the energy sector to strengthen bilateral ties.
Guinea-Bissau expressed interest in Azerbaijan's expertise in oil and gas production, geological exploration, energy transition, and decarbonization. Potential areas of cooperation were identified during the talks.
Azerbaijan highlighted its international energy projects, including gas supplies to 12 countries. Officials shared information on Azerbaijan's achievements in energy transition, supported by over $2 billion in investments aimed at increasing renewable energy's share in the national energy capacity to 33%.
Discussions also covered new energy legislation, partnerships with international investors, and the development of “green” energy interconnectors between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Europe, and Central Asia. Additionally, both sides exchanged views on COP29 energy initiatives and related strategies.
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have gathered in Bishkek for a summit focused on trade, investment and transport as the group marks 25 years since its creation.
The U.S. has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites as Tehran retaliated against U.S. positions across the region, while Iranian officials said at least five people were killed and dozens wounded at a wedding near Sirik.
Apple is entering a new era as Tim Cook steps down as chief executive after 15 years at the helm, handing the technology giant's leadership to longtime executive John Ternus.
The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaia Kallas says the bloc will tighten enforcement of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. EU foreign ministers were meeting in Ireland following renewed Russian strikes on cities across Ukraine.
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Rescue teams raced on Wednesday to reach dozens of workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels in Nepal's mountains, a week after a Himalayan flood killed more than 1,200 people.
Iran’s central bank governor has sought to reassure the country’s financial markets, saying Tehran has enough foreign currency reserves despite mounting U.S. sanctions and economic pressure.
The Council of the European Union has agreed to suspend import duties on a range of Armenian products for two years to support the country’s economy, after Russia imposed trade restrictions.
There's a fresh buzz around the Anaklia Deep-Water Port site this week, with the arrival of a second dredging vessel called the Al-Idrisi, which has now entered the waters off the future port to join its sister vessel, the Tristao Da Cunha.
A search-and-rescue operation is under way in the Sea of Marmara after two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul early on Wednesday, after one ship sank with 10 crew members aboard.
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