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- Azerbaijan Terminates All Ties With European Parliament Citing Systemic Slander and Internal Interference
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Europe
The National Assembly of Azerbaijan adopted a resolution on Friday, May 1, 2026, to suspend cooperation with the European Parliament in all areas, accusing the body of "Azerbaijano...
- Azerbaijani Parliament Formally Reviews Strategic Defense Cooperation Agreement Signed With Ethiopia
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
The Parliament of Azerbaijan has included a bilateral defense cooperation agreement with Ethiopia on its plenary agenda for formal ratification. Originally signed in Baku on Februa...
- Zelenskyy and Aliyev Propose Baku as Strategic Mediation Hub for Stalled Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Ukraine War
During a historic summit in Gabala, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Ilham Aliyev explored the possibility of transitioning trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, the U...
- Indonesia Rescues 45 Citizens from Iran as Middle East Regional Ceasefire Remains Precarious
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Asia
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry has launched a third wave of repatriations to bring 45 citizens home from Iran amid a fragile regional truce. As of April 16, a significant majority...
- Azerbaijan and Rwanda Strengthen Diplomatic Ties at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Rwandan counterpart, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, in Antalya to discuss expanding bilateral relations. Despite the...
- President Ilham Aliyev Strengthens West African Ties with Formal Commemoration of Senegal Independence Day
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan issued a formal diplomatic address to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to celebrate Senegal’s Independence Day on April 4, 2026. The communicati...
- Azerbaijan Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Jailed Opposition Leader Tofig Yagublu
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Asia
The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan upheld a nine-year prison sentence for prominent opposition figure Tofig Yagublu on April 2, dismissing his appeal against fraud and forgery convict...
- Baku and Tehran Signal Deepening Alarm Over Regional Volatility as Diplomatic Channels Intensify Amid Ongoing Conflict
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Iran War
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held an urgent telephone consultation to address the rapidly deteriorating security situati...
- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Azerbaijan in High-Level Meeting
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Middle East
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hosted Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Eldar Salimov to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across various economic and political sectors....
- Azerbaijan Pledges 8 GW Green Energy for Europe as Bahrain Cracks Down on Iranian Strike Footage
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Europe
President Ilham Aliyev announced plans to develop up to eight gigawatts of renewable energy for EU export following a high-level summit with European Council President Antonio Cost...
- Azerbaijan security forces thwart suspected Iranian operation targeting Israeli embassy and regional energy infrastructure
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Section: Middle East
The Azeri Security Service has intercepted a plot allegedly orchestrated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to carry out a series of attacks within Azerbaijan. Targeted s...
- First Passenger Flight From Baku Lands in Igdir as 71 Azerbaijanis Reroute Through Türkiye to Reach Nakhchivan
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Asia
Amidst heightening regional tensions, the first direct passenger flight from Baku to Igdir successfully landed at Igdir Airport in eastern Türkiye. Following passport clearance, 71...