Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says

If Azerbaijan leaves the Council of Europe completely, no one in the country will even notice it - President Ilham Aliyev

If Azerbaijan leaves the Council of Europe completely, no one in the country will even notice it - President Ilham Aliyev

Armenia already restoring railways to borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan — Pashinyan

Yerevan is currently holding legal consultations with the South Caucasus Railway, the Armenian prime minister said

EU may drop entry ban on Russian combatants from 21st sanctions package

A proposed EU-wide entry ban on people who fought against Ukraine on Russia's side, included in the European Commission's draft 21st Russia sanctions package, may be replaced with non-binding recommendations because of opposition from France and Italy.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Receives Delegation of Heads of Member Institutions of the Arab Coordination Group

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Ilham Aliyev received, on June 18, a delegation comprising the heads of member institutions of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (https://TheACG.org), as well as Arab Ministers of Finance and senior officials participating in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku. The delegation included []

Azerbaijan and Council of Europe review long-term cooperation in justice and legal affairs

Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe have reviewed their longstanding cooperation in the fields of justice and legal affairs during a high-level meeting in Baku, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Azerbaijani Ministry of Justice.

NATO summit — Trump rages at allies but hands Ukraine a win

ANKARA, Turkey — Despite all expectations, Ukraine seems to be leaving the NATO summit in Ankara with a major win.The alliance itself, less so.Alongside an allied pledge of 80 billion in defense aid for 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky has also secured an apparent green light from U.S.

Tehran: Engagement with IAEA Will Continue According to Current Path

Tehran: Engagement with IAEA Will Continue According to Current Path

Ankara summit : Luxembourg to reinforce commitment to NATO

The Ankara summit concludes with a renewed pledge to NATO's Article 5, continued support for Ukraine and Luxembourg positioning itself around the planned Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank.

Turkic states move closer to new era in digital trade as Türkiye ratifies deal

Türkiye becomes 3rd country after Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan to complete domestic approval process

EU's von der Leyen arrives in Azerbaijan

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Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa

Russia banned since full-scale invasion of UkraineMany national associations opposed to reintegrationUefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the country’s suspension from global competition.Fifa has indicated it will review its position after imposing a ban on Russian teams in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago. It said on Tuesday that it would “analyse the decision before deciding on next steps”, and Uefa’s stance sets up another potential clash with the world governing body. Continue reading...

U.S. Allows Iran to Sell Oil in Dollars for First Time in Decades

The decision temporarily dismantles sanctions imposed on Tehran’s oil industry, making it easier for the regime to repatriate profits from its crude exports.

Türkiye stun US as Ayhan’s last-gasp goal ends World Cup on high

Türkiye ended their FIFA World Cup campaign with a measure of redemption on Friday, as Kaan Ayhan struck with virtually the final kick of the match to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory...

EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure

July 2 (Reuters) - The European Union pledged an additional 18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels seeks to shore up support for the South Caucasus country amid Russian trade pressure.Moscow imposed wide-ranging trade restrictions on Armenia in the lead-up to a parliamentary election in June, which saw the incumbent Civil Contract party clinch 49.8 of the votes.Russia accused the West of interfering in the vote, and joined Armenia's opposition in alleging election violations.