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DIPLOMACY

Keir Starmer will not engage with the Taliban at the COP29 climate summit

Sir Keir Starmer will not be meeting with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, according to Downing Street. The militant group announced on Sunday that it will be sending representatives to the UN-led conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, coinciding with the withdrawal of US, UK, and allied forces from the region. When inquired about the … Continue reading Keir Starmer will not engage with the Taliban at the COP29 climate summit

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A view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, during a media tour ahead of the summit beginning in Baku, Azerbaijan.
TOP STORIES

Taliban representatives will attend the UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

Afghan Taliban representatives are set to participate in a significant United Nations climate conference commencing next week, as announced by the Afghan Foreign Ministry on Sunday. This marks the first occasion that Taliban officials will attend such an event since they regained power in 2021. The COP29 climate summit, taking place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, represents one of the most prominent multilateral gatherings … Continue reading Taliban representatives will attend the UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

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Aliyev toured the static display of the JF-17 Block-III
DEFENCE

Azerbaijan finalized an agreement to purchase JF-17 Thunder jets from Pakistan

Pakistan has recently signed an agreement to sell JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to Azerbaijan as part of its initiative to enhance defense collaboration with allied nations. During a recent visit to Pakistan, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev was informed about the combat capabilities and versatile applications of the JF-17 Block-III fighter jet. Following this visit and at the request of the Azerbaijani government, Pakistan dispatched a … Continue reading Azerbaijan finalized an agreement to purchase JF-17 Thunder jets from Pakistan

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DISPUTES

What is the reason for the differences between Russia and Iran on the Zangezur Corridor?

Russia and Iran are experiencing heightened tensions in the South Caucasus, primarily due to a proposed transportation route known as the Zangezur corridor. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, have recently voiced their support for this corridor, which aims to connect Azerbaijan and its exclave Nakhchivan to Russia and Turkey, circumventing Armenian checkpoints and creating a new link between Asia, Europe, and the Middle … Continue reading What is the reason for the differences between Russia and Iran on the Zangezur Corridor?

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