The EU is divided over a deal to de-sanction Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. Ambassadors from EU member states failed on Monday to agree on whether to de-sanction the tycoon, amplifying deep divisions on attitudes towards Russia within the bloc. According to Euronews, France has pushed for Usm»»»

EU countries failed Monday to reach a final deal that would remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc's sanctions list, with diplomats set to resume talks Tuesday. EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs »»»

Following the approval of a new procedure for registration of foreigners and stateless persons in Kyrgyzstan, authorized territorial offices must follow the updated rules when carrying out registration procedures, the press service of Kyzmat state institution reported. The new procedure is aimed at»»»

The Middle Corridor, which connects China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia with the Black Sea, could turn Bulgaria into a strategic logistics hub, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said during a discussion “The Next 20: A Vision for the Future,” organized by the Citizens for European Development of »»»

Doha: The Qatar national chess team is taking part in the 46th World Chess Olympiad, being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 10 to 24. The Qatari delegation comprises players Hamad Al-Kuwari, Mohammed Irfan, Khalid Al-Jumaiat, Mohammed Jarbi and Turki Al-Kuwari. International arbiters Y»»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev received Azerbaijan's new ambassador to Belgrade Tahir Taghizade on Thursday. "In an open and friendly exchange, the interlocutors reaffirmed the high level of mutual trust and respect between the two countries, a»»»

“75 years of activity represent experience built over time through people, projects, and our ability to continuously adapt to the industry’s evolution. We started with working methods and technologies specific to the 1950s and have progressed to operating advanced solutions capable of meeting the r»»»

Passenger bookings are rising as dnata sees cargo surge amid Hormuz disruption Dubai: dnata expects Dubai's travel market to see a “complete turnaround” in the first quarter of 2027, as the Emirates Group-owned air services company sees early signs of a recovery in bookings and passenger spending f»»»

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that Bulgaria is Europe's connectivity gateway and expressed confidence that the country would successfully host a summit on international connectivity. She was speaking on the sidelines of Wednesday's sitting of the European Parliament in Strasb»»»

Interviewed by BTA, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said she believed that Bulgaria would successfully host a summit on international connectivity. She was speaking on the sidelines of Wednesday's sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Earlier in the day, European Commiss»»»

Azerbaijan is planning a new energy link connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and Bulgaria to help transmit green energy to European markets, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said. The project was among the issues discussed by Bayramov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during »»»

Citizens of five member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) may soon be able to travel within the bloc using national ID cards, without international passports. The Azerbaijani APA news agency reported this, citing OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The countries concerned a»»»

Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»

France is pressing the EU to lift sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov in exchange for several of its citizens detained in Azerbaijan, including a man convicted of spying for Paris, according to media reports. Last week, France unexpectedly broke ranks with most EU members and joined Sl»»»

​Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar discussed with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Damascus, Alnur Shah Huseynov, ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, alongside several is»»»

New plans include 350MW solar expansion and a 100MW round-the-clock project Dubai: Masdar is looking to expand its renewable energy footprint in Azerbaijan with a larger solar project, battery storage and a new round-the-clock power development, while a separate 315MW solar project has reached fina»»»

Deal links Caspian gas assets with a 3,500km network serving regional and European markets Dubai: XRG has completed its acquisition of an equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC from Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy, adding a major export network to its growing portfolio of gas assets across the»»»

The 7th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Boards of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Baku. Following the meeting, representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan signed three joint statements and adopted six fatwas, the Spiritual Dir»»»

Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow does the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, after US President Donald Trump announced an apparent agreement between the two sides. Kyiv also warned that intensifying Russian strikes on Ukraine’s rail network ar»»»

From Fiji to Vanuatu, Indians get up to 180 days in 25 visa-free destinations Dubai: Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa in advance, while 40 countries offer visa on arrival, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking. The Indian passport ranks »»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on 15-16 September 2026.»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received the credentials of Azerbaijan's new ambassador to Belgrade Tahir Taghizade on Monday. "I extended a cordial welcome to the newly-appointed ambassador of Azerbaijan and expressed the belief that, during his tenure, too, the dynamic development o»»»

BusinessMiddle EastCan Iran replace sea trade with land routes?Amir SoltanzadehIran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot replace maritime trade. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

Popular singer Arash has arrived in Talas aboard an Asman Airlines aircraft, Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Today, September 11, he will perform at a concert marking the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence. The event will be held on Chyngyz Aitmatov Square and is scheduled to begin»»»

The opening ceremony of the II International UmutDoc Documentary Film Festival will be held in Bishkek on September 10. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Ala-Too cinema. The festival is being held with the support of the Cinematography Department of the Kyrgyz Republic. This year, it is dedicate»»»

US Vice President JD Vance has lifted the veil on a discrete diplomatic campaign to penalise Iran over its attacks on maritime trade, claiming that a coalition of regional allies, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is quietly bolstering American efforts to clamp down on Tehran.»»»

US Vice President JD Vance has lifted the veil on a discrete diplomatic campaign to penalise Iran over its attacks on maritime trade, claiming that a coalition of regional allies, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is quietly bolstering American efforts to clamp down on Tehran.»»»

Damascus, Sept. 8 (SANA) Syria and Azerbaijan discussed ways to boost bilateral relations and expand cooperation in political, educational and economic fields, with a particular focus on energy and gas. Nada al-Aswad, Director of the Afro-Asian and Oceania Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affa»»»

Back on June 4, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian leader Vladimir Putin were all smiles amid the ceremonial groundbreaking for construction of Uzbekistan’s first cluster of nuclear reactors, to be built by Russia’s nuclear entity Rosatom. “I am confident that you have chosen the best o»»»

Kyrgyzstan finished the VI World Nomad Games in first place in the medal standings. Kyrgyz athletes won a total of 72 medals. The Kyrgyz team secured 30 gold, 29 silver and 13 bronze medals. Kazakhstan finished second with 64 medals — 29 gold, 16 silver and 19 bronze. Russia took third place with 3»»»

A representative of Mongolia has won the World Nomad Cuisine 2026 competition. Chef Gongorjav Adilbish was named the winner of the international culinary contest, which concluded as part of the World Nomad Games. Chefs from 15 countries competed from September 1 to 5 in Kyrchyn Gorge. Following the»»»

A representative from Mongolia has won the World Nomadic Cuisine 2026 competition. Chef Gongorjav Adilbish was named the winner of the international culinary contest, which concluded as part of the World Nomad Games. Chefs from 15 countries competed from September 1 to 5 in Kyrchyn Gorge. Following»»»