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UK minister: Azerbaijan is an important partner for Britain in security and diplomacy - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan is an important partner for the United Kingdom in both the security and diplomatic spheres, UK Minister of State for Defence Lord Vernon Coaker said during a reception in London marking the 108th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence.

30 May 2026-20:39
Iran says it shot down Israeli Orbiter drone over Qeshm island

Iran’s military says it has shot down an Israeli Orbiter drone over Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of the morning.

30 May 2026-13:01
Iran arrests suspect over alleged espionage, bioterrorism plot

Tehran’s Intelligence Police have announced the arrest of a suspect on initial espionage charges and alleged contacts with foreign-linked networks.

30 May 2026-12:18
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority says US cannot gain control through sanctions

The Iranian body responsible for overseeing transit through the Strait of Hormuz has condemned US sanctions imposed on it, saying the measures will not enable Washington to gain control over the strategic waterway.

30 May 2026-11:40
Trump holds meeting to make “final determination” on Iran deal

US President Donald Trump has held a meeting to make a “final determination” about an agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran.

29 May 2026-23:51
Iran says no final understanding with US yet, rejects Trump’s “language of must”

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Friday that communications with the United States are continuing but no final understanding has been reached, rejecting what he described as attempts to dictate terms to Tehran.

29 May 2026-22:55
Iran says 24 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz under IRGC coordination

Twenty-four commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours with coordination and security provided by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Iranian media reported.

29 May 2026-21:59
Former head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

29 May 2026-21:41
Iran, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz administration amid regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with his Omani counterpart amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway.

29 May 2026-21:00
Hamas warns over Israeli push to expand Gaza control

Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as European states and residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan.

29 May 2026-20:50