Azerbaijani presidential climate envoy to join AIF 2025
Azerbaijani presidential climate envoy Mukhtar Babayev is set to participate in the Astana International Forum 2025, focusing on global challenges and future cooperation.
A powerful 6.3‑magnitude quake rattled Indonesia’s remote Talaud Islands on Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings as far away as the southern Philippines but causing no immediate injuries or damage.
A magnitude‑6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Tuesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GEOFON) reported. The tremor occurred at 17:17 Jakarta time (10:17 GMT) at a depth of about 128 kilometres (79.5 miles). The U.S. Geological Survey recorded it slightly lower at magnitude 6.2, locating the epicentre roughly 269 kilometres (161 miles) southeast of Pondaguitan in the Philippines. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
The World Bank stands as one of the most influential international financial institutions, shaping economic development across continents through financial support, technical assistance, and policy guidance.
Beginning June 30, 2025, Russia will implement a new digital pre-registration system for foreign nationals entering the country under a visa-free regime, according to updated government regulations.
Following changes to visa policies earlier this year, several international students in the United States experienced disruptions to their education and employment. While U.S. authorities have since begun restoring student statuses, challenges remain for those affected.
The UK and the European Union have reached their most significant post-Brexit agreement yet, resetting trade and defence ties amid rising global instability and U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruption of the global order.
EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels on 20th May. The upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
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