Strike near Nakhchivan raises fears of wider regional spillover in the South Caucasus
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The United States has designated Emi Karlon as its new chargé d'affaires in the Republic of Azerbaijan, marking the commencement of her diplomatic mission in Baku this week.
The United States Embassy in Baku has officially announced the arrival of Emi Karlon, who will serve as the new chargé d'affaires ad interim. Her appointment marks a continuation of diplomatic engagement between the United States and Azerbaijan.
In a statement released via its official social media channels, the embassy noted its pleasure at welcoming Karlon to the Azerbaijani capital, where she is expected to oversee embassy operations and further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Karlon brings with her extensive diplomatic experience and is anticipated to play a key role in fostering political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations during her tenure.
More information about her background and diplomatic career can be found on the embassy’s official website: https://az.usembassy.gov/az/cda/
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
Iranian civilian and military officials have pledged their obedience to the new leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying his leadership “will herald a new era of dignity and authority for the Iranian nation.”.
Kazakhstan has evacuated more than 7,300 citizens from the Middle East since regional tensions escalated, using both air and land routes to bring nationals home while closely monitoring political developments and potential economic effects linked to rising oil prices.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has addressed the U.N. Security Council, saying the world must consider how effective its engagement with the Taliban-run country is as millions face hunger.
British MPs have rejected a proposal to introduce an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to impose restrictions on platforms.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
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