UN climate chief Simon Stiell has issued a powerful call to action, insisting that the massive new climate finance target established during Azerbaijan’s COP29 Presidency must be fully realized to protect global economies and lives.

The upcoming climate discussions in Baku are set to play a pivotal role in shaping global environmental policy, according to COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago.

The Earth is sending undeniable signals. From rising seas and raging wildfires to melting glaciers, the planet is making it clear that humanity is crossing the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. For decades, global climate warnings have been met with delay and denial, but a powerful counter-signal is finally emerging. Renewable energy is expanding rapidly, forests are being replanted, and cities are being redesigned for sustainability.

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to visit Azerbaijan later this year, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Aghalar Atamoglanov, said at an event in Astana marking Azerbaijan’s Independence Day and Armed Forces Day.

The Azerbaijani national flag was hoisted at Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, to mark 28 May – Independence Day.

An event dedicated to May 28 - Independence Day of Azerbaijan was held in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, organized by the Azerbaijan Garabagh Center, with the support of Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip Sunday's annual Israel Day Parade, breaking a decades-long political tradition among city leadership due to his staunch support for Palestinian rights.

Every year on May 31, World No Tobacco Day unites governments, health organizations, and communities globally to combat the dangers of tobacco and expose the deceptive tactics of the nicotine industry. Building on the momentum of previous years, the 2026 campaign is taking direct aim at the evolving strategies designed to hook a new generation of users.