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Shevchenko Says Russia Should Not Take Offense at Aliyev’s Superpower Remarks

Russian journalist Maxim Shevchenko said President Ilham Aliyev’s description of the United States and China as the world’s two superpowers should not be interpreted...

EU Envoys Agree 1,646 New Russia Sanctions Listings

BRUSSELS - European Union ambassadors agreed the largest expansion of the bloc’s Russia sanctions list since the start of the full-scale war, with 1,646...

More Than 200,000 Displaced as Fighting Escalates in Yemen

SANA’A - More than 200,000 people have fled their homes amid renewed fighting in Yemen, nearly triple the 76,000 displaced as of mid-September, the...

Russian Strikes Kill 21 Across Ukraine, Including Children

At least 21 people were killed in one of Russia's largest recent missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, with children among the victims, according...

Aliyev, Putin Discuss Azerbaijan-Russia Relations in Birthday Call

Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin discussed the outlook for Azerbaijan-Russia relations during an Oct. 7 birthday call.

Baku Lodges Diplomatic Protest With Berlin Over BND Case

Azerbaijan has lodged a diplomatic protest with Germany over reports linking Baku to the investigation of former BND chief August Hanning.

Azerbaijan Sends Ukraine 2.5 Million Manats in Power Equipment

Azerbaijan dispatched cables, wires, transformers and other electrical equipment worth 2.5 million manats, or about $1.47 million, to Ukraine.

Baku Rejects Azerbaijan Link in Former BND Chief Probe

Azerbaijan's Media and Broadcasting Council rejected reports suggesting a possible Azerbaijani link to Germany's investigation of former BND chief August Hanning.

Drone Attack Sinks Ship Off Bulgaria; Second Crew Evacuated

Air and sea drones struck two merchant vessels in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone, sinking one and forcing the evacuation of 18 people from the other.

U.S. Moved B-1 Bombers From UK Base Over Suspected Iran Drone Plot

U.S. officials say B-1 bombers were moved from RAF Fairford amid fears of a possible Iranian-linked drone attack plot. Iran denies involvement.

Russia Says More Than 650 Drones Targeted Moscow Region; Two Killed

Russian officials said more than 650 Ukrainian drones were directed toward Moscow and the surrounding region, killing two people and damaging dozens of homes.

Azerbaijani Captain Killed, One Sailor Missing After Black Sea Ship Attack

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said the captain of the cargo ship Royad Mammadov, Azerbaijani citizen Rustam Ismayil oglu Hasanov, was killed in...

Azerbaijanis Offered 3 Million Rubles to Join Russian Army, Report Says

A video report says Azerbaijani citizens are being offered airfare, Russian citizenship and large payments to sign military contracts, claims that have not been independently verified.

Russia’s Irkutsk Plague Scare: What It Means for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan says no additional restrictions are needed as Russia investigates the death of an Irkutsk anti-plague institute employee, with no plague diagnosis confirmed.

Armenia Briefs Iran on TRIPP as Tehran Talks Cover Bridge and Power Link

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan briefed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on work to implement the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP,...

Azerbaijan, U.S. Discuss Strategic Projects and Armenia Peace Process

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed strategic projects in energy, investment and digital technology, as well as...

Saudi-Led Coalition Says 100 Jets Back Yemen Offensive Near Bab el-Mandeb

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launched a major counteroffensive against Iran-aligned Houthi fighters near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while the Saudi-led coalition said more than...

Two Dead After Black Sea Ship With Azerbaijani Crew Sinks

Two people died and 11 crew members were rescued after the cargo ship Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank in the Black Sea, Romanian authorities said.

Ukraine Says Strikes Disabled 51% of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity

Ukraine says long-range strikes have disabled 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity, a claim that has not been independently verified.

Middle East Oil Exports Reach 18.3 Million Bpd Despite Hormuz Attacks

Middle East oil exports rose above prewar levels in September even as tanker attacks increased around the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed.

Baku Is Not Seeking NATO Membership. Why Is That Not Enough for Moscow?

A debate between Russian experts Alexey Naumov and Sergey Markedonov highlighted why Azerbaijan’s independent foreign policy continues to generate mistrust in Moscow.

Germany and Ukraine Sign 15 Agreements Worth More Than €8.5 Billion

Germany and Ukraine signed 15 agreements and documents worth more than €8.5 billion during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Kyiv on Sunday, October...

Russia Says It Will Intensify Ukraine Strikes After Refinery Threat

Russia says it will intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged more attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Iran Says Hormuz Strait Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets seven conditions in a June framework, while Tehran says its plan could restore traffic within seven days if accepted.

Russian Strike on Kyiv’s Northern Bridge Prolongs Transport Crisis

A Russian strike damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, wounded two people and again disrupted movement across the Dnipro.

Strike on Cargo Ship in Odesa Port Kills One, Injures Three

A strike hit a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in a Ukrainian Black Sea port in the Odesa region, killing one crew member and injuring three, port authorities said.

Lukoil’s $20 Billion Asset Sale Enters U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine

A proposed sale of Lukoil’s international assets has become part of wider U.S.-Russia contacts over the war in Ukraine, according to media reports, though no transaction or peace-linked condition has been publicly agreed.

Russia Proposes Restoring Rail Links From Armenia to Nakhchivan and Türkiye

MOSCOW - Russia has proposed that Armenia restore two railway sections near its borders with Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave and Türkiye, Russian Deputy Prime Minister...

Russian Strikes Disrupt Three of Kyiv’s Six Road Bridges

Russian strikes forced full or partial closures on three of Kyiv’s six road bridges, disrupting travel across the Dnipro before traffic resumed around midday.

Ukraine Says It Used FP-7 Ballistic Missile in Combat for First Time

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine used its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time.

U.S. Sends Third Carrier and About 9,000 Personnel Toward Iran

The United States is deploying the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier group and USS Makin Island amphibious group as tensions with Iran rise.

Baku Says U.S. Relations Have Reached New Strategic Level

Presidential adviser Hikmet Hajiyev said Azerbaijan-U.S. ties have reached a new strategic level and called for sustained U.S. engagement in the region.

Russia Ready to Finance North-South Corridor Through Azerbaijan, Putin Says

President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to provide credit financing for the North-South corridor, while unfinished work remains on the Iranian section.

Putin’s Valdai Speech Mixes Escalation Warning With Offer to Bargain

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his Oct. 1 address to the Valdai Discussion Club to deliver two messages at once: Moscow is prepared to...

Türkiye Hosts First Known Direct Talks Between Syria and Hezbollah

ANKARA - Representatives of Syria’s new government and Lebanon’s Hezbollah held their first known face-to-face talks in Türkiye in September, discussing border security and...

UK Announces 31 Russia Sanctions, Including Four Georgian Nationals

LONDON - Britain announced 31 new sanctions measures on Oct. 1 targeting sources of financing for Russia’s war, pro-Kremlin disinformation networks and people accused...

Passengers Subdue Co-Pilot After Captain Stabbed on Flydubai Flight

Passengers and crew subdued a co-pilot after he stabbed the captain aboard a flydubai flight carrying 174 people to Israel.

U.S. Expands Defense Partnership With Azerbaijan at ADEX 2026

The United States is expanding defense and security cooperation with Azerbaijan as a broad group of American companies takes part in ADEX 2026 in Baku.

Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Through October

Russia extended its diesel export ban for producers through the end of October as war-related disruptions and tight supplies push fuel prices to records.

U.S. Sends Iran Response as Dispute Centers on Sequence of Steps

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received Washington’s response to a seven-day de-escalation proposal through Qatari mediators, with the order of reciprocal steps now the main obstacle.

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