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WUF13 concert to showcase Azerbaijan’s musical heritage

On May 18, the Honored Collective of Fikrat Amirov State Song and Dance Ensemble will perform a concert program at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), one of the prestigious events of the United Nations to be held in Baku.

11 May 2026-14:20
World food prices rise for third straight month, Iran conflict disrupts supply

World food prices continued their upward trend in April, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the latest data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

08 May 2026-12:55
Nearly 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf amid Hormuz crisis: IMO

Around 1,500 ships and approximately 20,000 crew members are currently trapped in the Gulf due to a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz linked to the Iran–US conflict, according to the head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO).

08 May 2026-11:25
High-level UN event promotes WUF13 in Baku

As part of the second International Migration Review Forum held at the United Nations Headquarters, a high-level side event titled “Safe, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities in the Age of Migration – Towards WUF13” was held to promote the upcoming World Urban Forum 13 to be hosted in Baku.

07 May 2026-12:59
Thai and Cambodian leaders hold talks on ASEAN sidelines

Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold rare high-level talks on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in the Philippines, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold following deadly border clashes last year.

07 May 2026-11:41
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
Kazakhstan and Austria boost ties with visa deals and airport security cooperation

Kazakhstan and Austria outlined new areas of cooperation during talks in Astana, highlighting progress on visa facilitation and a decision by the Austrian side to supply 25 passport readers to Astana International Airport, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.

05 May 2026-16:27
Azerbaijan approves UN deal for WUF13 in Baku

The “Additional Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Nations on organizational measures and financial issues related to the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum to be held in Baku in 2026” has been approved.

04 May 2026-16:30
UN chief warns of worsening impact of Middle East crisis

01 May 2026-14:50
The end of oil? 50 nations meet for historic energy summit

More than 50 countries have gathered in Colombia for the world’s first international talks aimed at charting a path away from fossil fuels, marking a major step in global climate diplomacy.

28 Apr 2026-10:20