17 July 2025

Türkiye and Arab nations renew backing for Syria's sovereignty

On July 17, Türkiye and 10 Arab nations reiterated their support for Syria’s security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, rejecting all forms of foreign interference in the country's internal affairs and condemning repeated Israeli attacks, according to a joint statement released by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
Child vaccinations drop sharply as Sudan’s health crisis worsens

Sudan’s childhood immunization rate has plummeted to just 48 percent, the lowest in over 40 years, down from 94 percent in 2022, according to officials from the World Health Organization and UNICEF on Wednesday. This decline has left nearly 880,000 infants vulnerable to preventable diseases like tetanus, pertussis, and diphtheria.
Baghdad, Erbil strike oil deal to resume exports after 2023 halt

Iraq announced on Thursday that it had reached an agreement with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) to settle a prolonged dispute over crude oil exports from the northern region.
Passengers trapped after school bus veers off road in Somerset

Rescuers are working to free several people still trapped on a bus that crashed in Somerset on Thursday afternoon, with children onboard.
Merz rejects company tax and joint borrowing in EU budget plans

On Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed opposition to two of the European Commission's proposals for new revenue sources in the EU's upcoming long-term budget.
Azerbaijan selects 3 judokas for Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2025

Azerbaijan will send three judokas to participate in the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2025, set to be held in Mongolia from July 25-27.
UK, German leaders praise 'first-of-its-kind' treaty since WWII

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveiled a new era in bilateral relations with the signing of the Kensington Treaty, marking the first significant agreement between the two nations since World War II.
Azerbaijan Chamber of Accounts hosts 62nd ASOSAI Governing Board meeting

On July 17, the 62nd meeting of the Governing Board of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) was held in Baku, hosted by the Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan sign deal for cross-border rail network

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan signed a trilateral agreement on Thursday to develop a rail link connecting the three countries.
Bonk crypto price prediction: Meme coin Frenzy Ignites TOKEN6900 Hype run

Bonk’s blistering rebound has reignited meme coin mania, and TOKEN6900 is the latest absurdist sensation riding the wave. With over $575K raised and growing buzz, could this chaotic newcomer be the next big breakout in crypto’s meme-fueled surge?