The EU postponed sanctioning Russia's Patriarch Kirill despite Hungary's new government lifting previous opposition, focusing instead on a limited military-industrial sanctions package before June fifteenth, with broader measures expected in July.
US lawmakers grilled CENTCOM chief over a strike that killed 150 Iranian schoolgirls on February 28.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received an Honorary Doctor title from Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture.
The EU Parliament revoked a far-right Spanish lawmaker's immunity to allow investigation into alleged campaign finance violations.
Flooding in central China's Hunan Province has killed four people and left one missing after torrential rains.
Israeli opposition parties urge Knesset dissolution and early elections.
Turkish President Erdogan met an 11-year-old Palestinian creator in Istanbul on Monday.
Peru's Fujimori and Sánchez will face off in a June 7 runoff election.
FIFA meets Iran to discuss World Cup participation in the US amid entry concerns.
Baku hosts the 2nd OTS NGOs Solidarity Forum with representatives from eight countries.
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial ends in mistrial due to jury deadlock.
SpaceX accelerates its IPO timeline, aiming for a June 11 Nasdaq pricing.
The Presidential Library introduces the electronic resource "WUF13 Azerbaijan" for the 13th World Urban Forum.
Baku launches a transport system for the 13th World Urban Forum, ensuring convenient movement for participants.
OpenAI introduces personal finance ChatGPT that connects to over 12,000 banks for US subscribers.
Yemen's government and Houthi movement agree to exchange nearly 1,700 prisoners in a historic swap.
The Supreme Court allows abortion pill use to continue temporarily, blocking lower court restrictions.
Google unveils new AI models and personal agents to rival OpenAI.
Maldives launches a culpable homicide probe into a fatal cave dive that killed five Italian scuba divers.
Global experts link colonial injustices to housing shortages at the WUF13 Conference.
UN-Habitat unveiled its World Cities Report 2026 at WUF13, highlighting the global housing crisis.
Iraq's oil exports plummeted to just over one billion dollars in April, down from six billion in February, due to US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz blockade restrictions forcing alternative routing through Turkey and Syria.
President Aliyev shares a video highlighting Azerbaijan at the WUF13 opening ceremony.
German police shot a tiger after it attacked a 72-year-old man in its enclosure.
Ana Cristina Inglês says WUF13 is a chance for cities to develop by listening to communities and mobilizing investments.
France will collaborate with Ukraine on missile defense, providing technical assistance to counter Russia's ballistic threats.
President Ilham Aliyev receives Anacláudia Rossbach, UN Human Settlements Programme Executive Director, to discuss cooperation.
The FBI offers $200,000 for information on Monica Witt, a former Air Force spy accused of aiding Iran.
Billionaire Bill Ackman acquires a Microsoft stake after selling his Alphabet investment.
Chancellor Merz faced protests and boos over his economic and climate policies at a German Catholic event.
India and UAE signed defence, energy, and shipping agreements during PM Modi's visit, strengthening strategic ties amid escalating Iran tensions and recent Iranian drone attacks on UAE infrastructure.
British mayor Andy Burnham will stand in the Makerfield by-election, potentially challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
President Trump announced China agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets during his visit, marking the manufacturer's first major order from China in nearly a decade, though analysts had anticipated a larger deal up to 500 aircraft.
US Navy intercepts Greek tanker transporting Iraqi oil
OTS member states signed a memorandum on urban planning and sustainable development cooperation during the UN World Urban Forum in Baku.
Teen suspects are linked to a deadly hate crime at a San Diego mosque where three people were killed.
Togo announced visa-free entry for all African nationals holding valid passports, allowing 30-day stays, reflecting commitment to African integration and free movement. Ghana and other nations have adopted similar policies.
The ICC issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Pakistan sends 8,000 troops and jets to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense agreement amid Iran conflict.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel asserted his nation's right to defend itself against escalating US military threats, warning that any American military action would result in catastrophic consequences and regional destabilization.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's minister visits Azerbaijan to participate in the 13th UN World Urban Forum.
Azerbaijan wins two U17 wrestling medals at the European Championships in Bulgaria.
Turkish intelligence foils international spy network, arresting seven suspects for gathering sensitive information on behalf of foreign services.
U.S. school districts are depleting emergency reserves to afford diesel fuel surging 67% since December due to Iran conflict disruptions, threatening transportation and operations for hundreds of thousands of students nationwide.
Uganda confirms an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, citing an imported case from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
45-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension agreed after US talk
US Central Command diverted 75 commercial ships from Iranian ports and disabled four vessels to enforce a naval blockade, demonstrating escalated maritime enforcement measures in the region.
Organization of Turkic States leaders endorsed Azerbaijan's chairmanship at an informal summit in Turkistan, praising its priorities and regional peace initiatives while supporting digital cooperation agreements among member states.
xAI rolls out an early beta of Grok Build, an AI-driven coding agent, for SuperGrok Heavy subscribers.
Five Italians died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives while exploring caves at a depth of 50 meters.