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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting on Thursday with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to discuss the evolving dynamics of Azerbaijan–U.S. relations and regional developments in the South Caucasus.
According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting covered a wide range of topics including the current state and future prospects of bilateral ties, the role of interparliamentary cooperation, and ongoing efforts to enhance regional security.
Minister Bayramov provided Senator Daines with a detailed update on the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, outlining both progress made and remaining challenges in the aftermath of the 2020 and 2023 conflicts. He emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to achieving a lasting peace in the region and highlighted the strategic importance of U.S. support in this regard.
The talks also touched on broader areas of mutual interest, reflecting the deepening diplomatic engagement between Washington and Baku. Senator Daines, visiting the region amid increased U.S. focus on the South Caucasus, expressed interest in continued cooperation, particularly in areas of regional stability, economic development, and security partnerships.
The meeting underscores efforts by both sides to strengthen dialogue at a time of geopolitical shifts and ongoing post-conflict recovery in the South Caucasus. No specific agreements were announced, but both parties reaffirmed their intention to maintain close diplomatic contact moving forward.
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. Meanwhile, Russia said it had intercepted the vast majority of 630 Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow.
Saudi Aramco has ordered staff to evacuate its headquarters amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Two people were killed in an attack on Dammam airport, while Iran's IRGC Navy claimed strikes on seven vessels and warned the U.S. of a wider response.
Russia is willing in principle to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in November, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said after President Vladimir Putin met U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Yemen's Houthis have denied targeting the holy city of Medina on Wednesday adding that they have not conducted any military operations towards Saudi Arabia either, denying earlier comments from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
Super typhoon Champi is set to batter Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture from Friday (23 October), bringing violent winds, torrential rain and waves up to 11 metres high, as airlines cancel flights and organisers scrap a major festival.
A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 65, while forcing more than 12,000 residents to relocate as rescue teams respond to widespread aftershocks.
Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the island.
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. Meanwhile, Russia said it had intercepted the vast majority of 630 Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel as soaring fuel prices frustrate voters ahead of the midterm elections. But farmers say using the fuel on public roads is too risky, while many other drivers cannot get hold of it.
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 will take place from 17 September to 9 October next year in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday.
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