02 October 2024

Biden and Xi to hold call in upcoming days

The United States and China are planning a call between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping in the coming days, according to people familiar with the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity, News.Az reports citing Voice of America.
Putin signs law permitting criminal defendants to enlist in military

On October 2, President Putin signed a law allowing criminal defendants to avoid liability by joining the Russian army, according to Russia's legal information portal.
Russia, Iran, and China likely to use AI to sway U.S. election

The US sees a growing threat of Russia, Iran and China attempting to influence the Nov 5 elections, including by using artificial intelligence to disseminate fake or divisive information, according to an annual US threat assessment released on Oct 2, News.Az reports citing Reuters.
Kemi Seba: "Only independence from France will lead Africa to prosperity"

The international conference on "France's Neocolonial Policies in Africa," organized by the Initiative Group in Baku, will take place on October 3, 2024.
Guterres highlights critical need to halt war in Gaza and Lebanon

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to hostilities in Lebanon to stop the escalating crisis threatening the region, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
Ian Bremmer to News.Az: "The risk of a Third World War remains, but it is minimal"

In an exclusive interview with News.Az , renowned American political scientist Ian Bremmer weighed in on the recent missile attacks on Israel and the broader implications for global stability.
G7 still hopeful about diplomatic solution in Middle East

G7 leaders expressed strong concern over the Middle East crisis but affirmed that a diplomatic solution is still possible, stating that a region-wide conflict benefits no one, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
Jordan warns of dire consequences if Israeli war expands into Lebanon

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Al Safadi discussed on Wednesday with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy the necessity of launching an immediate and effective international move to stop the dangerous escalation that is pushing the region towards a comprehensive regional war, by reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, and ending the escalating Israeli measures and attacks in the occupied West Bank.
Hezbollah clashes with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah reports clashes with Israeli forces that crossed into southern Lebanon, with the Israeli military confirming at least eight soldier fatalities, News.Az reports citing Al Jazeera.
Ukrainian troops retreat from crucial eastern town as Russian forces advance

After more than two years of fighting, Kyiv's forces have withdrawn from a key eastern town as Russian troops advance, News.Az reports citing The Independent.