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Azerbaijan calls for stronger UN-centered international system

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov addressed the open debate of the UN Security Council held in New York under the presidency of China on the theme "Maintenance of international peace and security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System."

27 May 2026-11:30
“There will be no retreat,” Iranian official says amid US talks

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said the Islamic Republic “will not retreat” amid reports of a possible agreement between Tehran and Washington.

26 May 2026-10:14
China’s Wang Yi to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New York to chair a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council on May 26, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

22 May 2026-14:02
Georgian FM accuses Europe of double standards in Council of Europe speech

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili has delivered a sharply worded speech at the 135th session of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Chisinau, accusing European politicians of double standards, politicised criticism of Tbilisi, and a selective approach to democracy and freedom of expression.

16 May 2026-11:27
Israel-UAE relations: from the Abraham Accords to military cooperation

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specialises in inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

13 May 2026-00:10
Armenia and Azerbaijan deepen normalization efforts despite regional tensions

The normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan is entering what many observers describe as an unprecedented stage. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also acknowledged the positive momentum currently shaping relations between the two countries. One of the clearest signs of this shift was the participation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in an event held in Armenia, albeit online — something that would have seemed impossible only a few years ago.

08 May 2026-16:54
UAE's Gulf Marine Services profit drops after vessel evacuation

08 May 2026-12:04
European Parliament and Council agree to ease AI regulations

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a provisional agreement to simplify parts of the bloc’s artificial intelligence framework while adjusting implementation timelines for high-risk systems under the EU’s AI law.

07 May 2026-17:34
US and Bahrain push UN action over Hormuz tensions

The United States and Bahrain are urging the United Nations Security Council to take action over rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, proposing a draft resolution that could pave the way for sanctions against Iran and potentially authorise the use of force.

05 May 2026-16:54
Polish president sets up council for a new constitution draft

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has established a council to draft proposals for a new constitution, fulfilling a promise he made upon taking office last year.

04 May 2026-18:12