Latvia rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian drone operations planned from Baltic territory as 'pure fiction'
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya warned on Tuesday (19 May) that Mos...
Azerbaijan took part in the fourth meeting of heads of ministries and agencies responsible for ICT development among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, held in Karamay, China.
Representing Azerbaijan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Bakhtiyar Mammadov, delivered a speech highlighting recent initiatives and projects in the country’s ICT sector. He reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to expanding collaboration with SCO member states and acknowledged the organization’s role in promoting regional progress.
During his visit, Mammadov toured several advanced Huawei facilities, including the Intelligent Transportation Systems Center and the Green Cloud Data Center, where he was introduced to cutting-edge solutions in smart mobility and sustainable digital technologies.
He also met with Angela Lin, Vice President of Huawei's Middle East and Central Asia Division, along with other senior executives. The discussions focused on potential partnerships in digital infrastructure, smart transport technologies, and environmentally friendly innovations.
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.
United Nations World Urban Forum 13 continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 19 May with sessions and roundtable discussions focused on strengthening dialogue and advancing cooperation in urban development. Organisers say there are nearly 3 billion people globally who face some form of housing inadequacy.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack on Iran after appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, allowing negotiations to continue over a possible deal to end the conflict.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Guangxi region early on Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou to evacuate as rescue efforts continued.
Azerbaijan and Georgia have agreed to resume daily passenger train services on the Baku-Tbilisi-Baku route from 26 May, 2026, marking a major step in restoring regional rail connectivity after services were suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya warned on Tuesday (19 May) that Moscow could retaliate against Baltic states if Ukraine launches military drones from that region. Latvia, the United States and Ukraine responded strongly during a UN Security Council meeting.
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China and Russia's leaders lauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is probably linked to 136 deaths, the Central African nation’s Health Minister has said.
Samsung Electronics' union plans for 48,000 workers to walk off the job on Thursday (21 May) after efforts to clinch a deal on bonus payments fell through, threatening the health of South Korea's economy and the global supply of semiconductors.
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