Ukraine imposes new sanctions targeting Russian maritime and defence supply chains
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved new sanctions targeting Russian maritime operators, defence-linked companies and individuals co...
On the sidelines of the 14th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States, Azerbaijani Speaker Sahiba Gafarova met with her Northern Cyprus counterpart Ziya Öztürkler to reaffirm growing ties within the Turkic World.
Ziya Öztürkler, Speaker of the Majlis of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan, particularly to President Ilham Aliyev, for the support provided to the TRNC, emphasizing that this support is highly appreciated.
Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to unity among Turkic states, noting that parliamentary cooperation through TURKPA plays a crucial role in strengthening bilateral ties and regional collaboration. She highlighted that deepening relations with Turkic nations is a priority in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy, backed by President Aliyev’s initiatives and statements.
The meeting also underscored the role of inter-parliamentary friendship groups and the strategic importance of TURKPA's ongoing efforts, including key agenda items shaping the organization’s future. Both parties exchanged views on shared concerns and regional collaboration.
Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of online fashion retailer ASOS, has died in Pattaya, Thailand, after falling from the 17th floor of a condominium on 9 February, Thai police confirmed.
Ukraine’s National Paralympic Committee has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics in Verona on 6 March, citing the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags.
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', died on Thursday, at the age of 53 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His family confirmed his death after what they described as a “courageous battle” with ALS.
An Austrian climber has been convicted of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died from hypothermia while climbing Austria’s highest peak, the Grossglockner, in January 2025.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday (21 February) that he will raise temporary tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports from 10% to 15%, the maximum allowed under the law, after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program.
Iran announced on Saturday that it has designated the naval and air forces of European Union member states as “terrorist entities” in a reciprocal move after the EU blacklisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
At least 10 people were killed and 50 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on Friday (20 February), two security sources told Reuters, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday (21 February) dismissed U.S. claims that 32,000 civilians were killed during protests in Iran. He said Tehran has already released official figures and called for evidence to support any higher estimates.
Uzbekistan's president Shavkat Mirziyoyev has held a series of high-level meetings in the U.S. aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
Türkiye has signalled readiness to contribute to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (19 February), but according to former Turkish diplomat Mehmet Öğütçü, the decisive factor will be whether Israel and the United States agree on Ankara’s role.
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