Ilham Aliyev: wars are thing of past for Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has addressed the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.
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Azerbaijan to host European Badminton Championships
The 2026 European Badminton Championships for men and women will be held in Azerbaijan on February 1-15.
Trump and Netanyahu discuss possible strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of new strikes on Iran in 2026 at a meeting in Florida on December 29, Axios reported referring to an US official.
Happy New Year 2026!
Information and analytical agency Vestnik Kavkaza congratulates our dear readers on the arrival of 2026 and wishes for all your dreams to come true in the new year.
Ankara warns of territorial threats to Syria from SDF
Türkiye said the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue to advocate decentralization and federalism and have not taken steps to integrate into Syria’s central authority, warning that the approach threatens the country’s territorial integrity and stability.
Iran ready to respond to any act of aggression - Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a letter to his counterparts all over the world, urging them to condemn U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against the Islamic Republic, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Georgia refers to Baku-Tbilisi-Kars and Anaklia port as priorities
Georgia's goal is to make 2026 better than 2025, with high economic growth ensured alongside other achievements, Georgia's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili said, outlining forecasts for the coming year.
Nearly 30 ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish security forces detained 29 suspects in Istanbul on Wednesday during coordinated operations targeting individuals accused of spreading propaganda for the ISIS terrorist group (banned in Russia) on social media, authorities said.
Netanyahu expresses desire to avoid escalation with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is trying to reestablish missile and nuclear capabilities that were damaged during the June war. …
Tehran open to agreement with Washington - Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is open for a dialogue with the United States.
Netanyahu names Iran's first possible goal in obtaining nuclear weapons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran would attack the United States with nuclear weapons if the Islamic Republic obtains them.
Rubio discusses Yemen with Saudi Arabian FM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Moscow aims to fulfill AZAL crash agreements - Mikhail Galuzin
Russia is committed to fully fulfilling all obligations regarding the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight near Aktau.
Netanyahu and Trump give Hamas 2 months to disarm - report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in their meeting that Hamas would be given a two-month deadline to disarm, Israel Hayom reported.
U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over allegedly contributing to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program, which the Trump administration says threatens the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East.
Tbilisi extends public transport hours for New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, public transport in Tbilisi will operate on an extended schedule. During this time, both the Tbilisi Metro and buses will provide free service to passengers.
Russian Foreign Ministry calls for de-escalation around Iran
Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Connection to power grid in Karabakh, Eastern Zangazur to be free in 2026
Connecting residential customers to the power grid in the liberated territories will be free in Azerbaijan. The Tariff Council of Azerbaijan made the corresponding decision.
Azerbaijan marks Day of Solidarity
Today, on December 31, Azerbaijanis worldwide celebrate the Day of Solidarity and the New Year. Greetings have been extended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, as well as ambassadors from a number of countries.
Progress expected in ties with Ankara - Armenian FM
Armenia has established an intensive and positive dialogue with Türkiye, and progress is expected in the near future, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Public Television of Armenia.
