Politics

At least 3,375 Iranians killed in US-Israeli strikes, official says

Iran’s forensic authority says at least 3,375 people, including hundreds of children, have been killed during 40 days of what Tehran describes as an unprovoked war waged by the United States and Israel.

20 Apr 2026-13:36
President Aliyev: Rising geopolitical tension reveals fragility of decades of development

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific remains one of the most inclusive and impactful regional platforms of the United Nations, playing a vital role in advancing sustainable development, facilitating regional connectivity, trade and economic cooperation, President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the 82nd session of the UN ESCAP.

20 Apr 2026-13:16
Azerbaijan, Thailand explore closer ties at UNESCAP meeting

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok on Monday to discuss prospects for bilateral relations between the two countries.

20 Apr 2026-13:12
Exclusive report reveals framework of a major diplomatic deal between Tehran and Washington

A significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics appears to be underway following an exclusive report by Israel Hayom, which has unveiled the intricate details of a burgeoning "major deal" between Tehran and Washington.

20 Apr 2026-12:47
Pro-Russian Radev-aligned party secures landslide victory in Bulgaria’s eighth election since 2021

Bulgaria’s prolonged political deadlock has taken a decisive turn following the country’s eighth general election in just five years.

20 Apr 2026-12:42
President Aliyev: Azerbaijan is strengthening its role as key connectivity hub

Azerbaijan continues to pursue inclusive and sustainable development, President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

20 Apr 2026-10:39
Iranian FM accuses US of lacking seriousness in diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is pursuing what he described as malicious goals and lacks seriousness in its engagement with the Islamic Republic.

20 Apr 2026-10:24
Iran says Strait of Hormuz security comes at a cost

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that providing security in the Strait of Hormuz “is not free”, warning that restrictions on Iran’s oil exports would have wider consequences.

20 Apr 2026-10:03
Trump shifts to "No More Mr. Nice Guy" stance with new threats against Iran

The diplomatic standoff between Washington and Tehran reached a volatile turning point on April 20, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his rhetoric, declaring that the time for "Mr. Nice Guy" had ended.

20 Apr 2026-09:43
Iran will never surrender control of Strait of Hormuz, lawmaker says

Iran will never relinquish control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian lawmaker has said, describing the vital waterway as an inseparable part of the Islamic Republic’s national sovereignty that will remain under full Iranian authority.

20 Apr 2026-09:28