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Russian Strikes Kill Three in Kyiv as Poland and Romania Scramble Jets

Russian missile and drone strikes killed three people, including a child, in Kyiv and the surrounding region as Poland and Romania scrambled aircraft to protect their airspace.

Trump Entrusts AI Oversight to the Companies Profiting From It

Voluntary AI-safety promises cannot substitute for enforceable, risk-based rules when commercial incentives conflict with public protection.

Azerbaijan Says Its Territory Was Not Used Against Iran

Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev said in Tehran that Azerbaijan’s territory was not used against Iran, rejecting speculation over Baku’s role.

Iran Seeks More Electricity From Azerbaijan This Winter

Iran is seeking increased winter electricity imports from Azerbaijan while the two countries discuss power swaps, joint hydropower plants and renewable-energy investment.

Aliyev, Pezeshkian Discuss Azerbaijani Delegation’s Iran Visit

Ilham Aliyev and Masoud Pezeshkian discussed bilateral cooperation and the Azerbaijani government delegation currently visiting Iran.

Russia Caps Cash-Ruble Exports to Azerbaijan at 1 Million Rubles

Russia has set a 1 million-ruble ceiling on cash rubles individuals may carry from Russia to Azerbaijan, with exceptions governed by Russian authorities.

Rubio Cites Foreign Actor in UK Airbase Incident

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a foreign actor was involved in the RAF Fairford incident, but offered no evidence and named no country.

U.S. Troop Exit From Iraq Raises ISIS and Iran Concerns

The final U.S. forces are due to leave their last bases in Iraq by September 30, raising concern about Islamic State cells and expanding Iranian influence.

Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief for Nuclear Concessions

President Donald Trump rejected reports that Washington offered sanctions relief or access to frozen funds in exchange for Iranian nuclear concessions.

Turkish Social Media Criticism Sparks Debate in Baku

Baku residents said online criticism over Azerbaijan's relations with Israel should not be allowed to damage the country's alliance with Turkey.

From Gandzasar to Usmanov: Shafiyev Rejects Claims Against Baku

AIR Center Chairman Farid Shafiyev addressed disputes over Karabakh’s religious heritage, Azerbaijan’s conduct at the U.N. and claims involving sanctions on Alisher Usmanov.

Azerbaijan, Iran Move to Accelerate North-South Transport Projects

Azerbaijan and Iran are moving to accelerate work on the North-South corridor, the Aghband-Kelaleh bridge and the Astara freight terminal.

U.S. Needs at Least Three Years to Replenish Key Missile Stocks

The United States may need at least three years to rebuild inventories of several missile types depleted by the war with Iran and other military commitments.

Five Arrested Near U.S.-Used RAF Base on Terror Suspicion

British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three vehicles were reported heading toward the U.S.-used base.

Vučić Resigns as Serbia Heads Toward Two Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigned seven months early, clearing the way for an Oct. 25 parliamentary election and a presidential vote by year-end.

Diplomat’s Presence at Netanyahu Speech Did Not Signal Support, Analyst Says

Azerbaijani analyst Ilgar Velizade says a diplomat’s presence during Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. speech did not define Baku’s position on the Middle East conflict.

SOCAR to Cap Fuel Prices Across More Than 4,500 Italian Stations

SOCAR will begin capping gasoline and diesel prices at Italiana Petroli stations from Sept. 28, though the company has not disclosed the ceiling.

Azerbaijani Killed, Others Wounded in Russian Strike on Market Near Kyiv

A 48-year-old Azerbaijani citizen was killed and several other Azerbaijanis were wounded in a Russian strike on the Stolychnyi wholesale market near Kyiv, Report said.

Lankaran Native Killed in Russian Drone Attack Near Kyiv

A 71-year-old native of Azerbaijan’s Lankaran region was killed during a Russian drone attack on Kyiv region on Sept. 27, officials and local media reported.

Hormuz Shipping Remains 75% Below Prewar Levels, UKMTO Says

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains about 75% below prewar levels as projectile risks persist on the busiest southern route, UKMTO says.

Iran Says It Has Not Received Formal U.S. Rejection of Hormuz Plan

Iran says mediators have not conveyed Washington’s formal response to its seven-day Strait of Hormuz proposal, even after President Donald Trump publicly rejected the plan.

Russia and Germany Hold First Foreign Ministers’ Talks in 4½ Years

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, restoring direct ministerial contact after roughly 4½ years.

Trump and Xi Bought Time. Why It Matters for the South Caucasus

The Washington summit did not resolve the central U.S.-China disputes, but it created breathing room that could shape trade, investment and the Middle Corridor through the South Caucasus.

Brazil Bans Online Betting as Azerbaijan Faces Its Own Gambling Risks

Brazil has banned online betting and given users until Oct. 5 to withdraw funds. The decision raises questions about gambling-related debt and public-health risks in Azerbaijan.

Bill Gates Says AI Could Enable a Catastrophe Killing 1 Billion People

Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could give malicious actors the capacity to cause a catastrophe killing as many as 1 billion people.

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Hormuz Plan and Signals Possible New Strikes, WSJ Reports

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting, The Wall Street Journal reported,...

Russia’s New Duma Will Not Change Its South Caucasus Policy, Eggert Says

By AZE.US Russia’s parliamentary election will not change Moscow’s approach to Azerbaijan and Armenia because decisions on foreign policy remain concentrated around President Vladimir Putin,...

Putin Says Ukraine Talks Could Be Reassessed After Attacks

Putin says Russia will reassess prospects for Ukraine negotiations after recent attacks, while leaving the possibility of future talks open.

Iran Offers Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it can restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington accepts conditions including an end to the naval blockade and oil sanctions.

U.S. Backs TRIPP With $201 Million Fund as Security Ties Expand

Washington says a $201 million TRIPP fund will help attract private capital, reduce investor risk and support broader U.S.-Azerbaijan cooperation.

Aliyev Discusses New Infrastructure Projects With BlackRock and GIP

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Fund plans to expand infrastructure investment with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners after joint investments in Gatwick Airport and Italo.

Aliyev Discusses Investment Projects With $613 Billion U.S. Asset Manager

President Ilham Aliyev met Neuberger Berman Chairman and CEO George Walker to discuss existing cooperation and potential new investment projects.

At the U.N., Azerbaijan’s Peace Test Is About What Happens After the Speeches

By AZE.US Editorial Team A train cannot run on a declaration. It needs tracks, border procedures and two governments willing to keep their commitments when...

U.S. and China Extend Trade Truce by Two Months

The United States and China extended their trade truce through Jan. 10, 2027, but did not reach a permanent deal on tariffs, technology or rare-earth supplies.

U.S. and Iran Discuss Phased Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iranian officials are discussing a phased arrangement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Washington’s economic blockade.

France to Deploy Troops and Air Defenses to Protect Saudi Oil Hub at Yanbu

France will send troops, radar systems and air defenses to Saudi Arabia to help protect the key Red Sea oil hub at Yanbu.

Azerbaijan-U.S. Commercial Commitments Exceed $8 Billion

Commercial commitments between Azerbaijan and the United States have exceeded $8 billion and cover more than 10 signed agreements, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov...

Russia Could Join TRIPP if U.S. Ties Improve, Kortunov Says

Turning to Russian - Armenian relations, Kortunov said Moscow had long treated its partnership with Yerevan as a given.

Erdoğan Calls BTC and TANAP Reliable Energy Corridors

The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline provide reliable routes for uninterrupted energy transport, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in...

Turkey to Hand Bashiqa Base Near Mosul to Iraq

Turkey and Iraq agreed on a phased transfer of the Bashiqa-Zilkan military base near Mosul to Iraqi control, changing Ankara's decade-long military presence in northern Iraq.

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