WUF13 offers Azerbaijan a stage for diplomacy and regional cooperation
As cities increasingly take on greater geopolitical significance amidst conflicts, climate change and shifting ...
Eurovision week is here, and the 69th Eurovision Song Contest begins tonight in Basel, Switzerland, with 15 acts competing for 10 spots in Saturday’s Grand Final.
The road to Eurovision glory starts tonight as the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 takes center stage at 21:00 CEST, live from St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. Among tonight's performances, Azerbaijan’s Mamagama will perform 10th with their song Run With U.
This year, fans will witness all 37 participating countries across two semi-finals, with the top 10 from each securing a spot in the Grand Final on Saturday, May 17. They will join the Big Five – the UK, Spain, Germany, France, and Italy – and host country Switzerland, represented by Nemo, who won Eurovision 2024.
The second semi-final, featuring another 16 acts, will take place on Thursday, May 15. Switzerland returns as host after 36 years, with the contest highlighting the country’s stunning natural landscapes.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
At least eight people were injured after a driver rammed a car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, authorities said on Saturday. Four of the victims were reported to be in serious condition.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington could destroy Iran’s infrastructure “in two days,” while Tehran warned the U.S. would face growing economic costs from the conflict. The remarks came as Hezbollah reported new attacks on Israeli forces despite an extended Lebanon ceasefire.
At least eight people have died and 32 others were injured after a freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Bangkok on Saturday (16 May), triggering a fire that quickly spread through the vehicle.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
Iran and Pakistan reviewed bilateral ties and the latest developments in the stalled Iran-U.S. peace negotiations mediated by Islamabad, as Tehran and Washington continue to refuse tangible concessions amid a fragile ceasefire and escalating verbal threats.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said plans to strengthen frontline units on the border with South Korea, as well as other major units, were key to "more thoroughly deterring war," state media KCNA reported on Monday.
China will address U.S. concerns about rare earth shortages, the White House said on Sunday in a recap of agreements struck at last week's leaders summit that fell short of calling for the removal of restrictions that have disrupted U.S. aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing.
Samsung Electronics and its labour union commenced high-stakes talks on Monday (18 May) in a last-ditch bid to avert what would be the biggest strike in the tech giant's history.
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