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Azerbaijan's national Chovken team has made history by winning the European Chovken Championship for the first time, defeating Malta 6-2 in the final match held in Poland.
In a historic moment for Azerbaijani sport, the national Chovken team has been crowned European champions after a dominant performance at the European Chovken Championship, held in Poland from June 5 to 7.
Organized by the International Chovken Federation, the tournament featured teams from six countries: Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Hungary, Malta, Poland, and the UK.
Azerbaijan opened their campaign with a 3-0 win against Türkiye on June 5. In the semifinals, they continued their strong showing with a 4-0 victory over Hungary, securing a spot in the final. There, they faced Malta and claimed the title with a commanding 6-2 win.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Chovken in Azerbaijan, breathing new life into the ancient equestrian sport and placing the country firmly at the forefront of the international scene.
Following the success of the European event, the International Chovken Federation announced plans for upcoming continental tournaments. The Asian Championship is scheduled for early September in Uzbekistan, followed by the African Championship in Nigeria later that month, and the South American Championship in Buenos Aires in November.
Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday as ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt air travel, following hundreds of cancellations and diversions over the past week.
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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over the strategic waterway and insisting it will not reopen until Washington fulfils its commitments under an interim deal.
The U.S. will impose unprecedented measures on Iran in order to economically isolate the country, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.
Russia has accused Ukraine of threatening global grain supplies after recent strikes on Black Sea agricultural infrastructure, while Moscow carried out a new overnight attack on Ukraine’s major Danube port of Izmail.
The United Nations has urged sustained international engagement with Afghanistan five years into Taliban rule, warning that restrictions on women and terrorism concerns risk undermining gains from improved security.
Iran says the U.S. war and military presence in the region have worsened marine pollution around the Strait of Hormuz, calling for environmental protection to form part of future arrangements governing the strategic waterway.
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Türkiye has unveiled plans for joint military exercises and defence production with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan under a new security pact that includes a collective defence clause.
Uzbekistan will allow eligible businesses to operate for up to three months without a licence or permit under a new regime aimed at cutting barriers to market entry and attracting investment.
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