A former Islamic religious leader was sentenced to life in prison on Monday in the latest Syrian court trial of officials affiliated with the rule of ex-President Bashar Assad, AzerNEWS reports, citing Arab News.

Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein is seeking to raise HK$13.9 billion ($1.8 billion) in its IPO at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as the company's shares are expected to commence trading on September 1, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Monday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Global Times.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a scathing critique of Israel during an address to parliament, accusing international powers of cynically exploiting the "Armenian Genocide" for their own geopolitical motives.

For the first time in Azerbaijan’s telecom market, Azercell subscribers can top up their Steam balance directly from their mobile number, with no additional fees or VAT

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that Tehran has not received any official invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.

The first international film festival in Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur has opened in Lachin, bringing filmmakers and cinema professionals from Azerbaijan and abroad together for several days of screenings and discussions.

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia has been carried out in transit through Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan's national para-swimming team is continuing its preparations in Ganja ahead of the upcoming European Championships in Turkiye.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeted logistics centers operated by Ozon in the Russian cities of Adygeysk, Makhachkala, Nevinnomyssk, and Krasnodar.

Jackie Chan has given fans a glimpse into his recent time in Baku, where he has been filming the latest instalment of the Armour of God series.

Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), met with Kang Kim-gu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Azerbaijan.

Georgia has officially declined to implement the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Iran, with a ruling Georgian Dream lawmaker saying Tbilisi will support international measures only when they serve the country’s interests.

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirziyoyeva, and family members visited the Ismail Samani Mausoleum in Bukhara.

Kyiv and Helsinki have signed documents on the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Finland for the needs of Ukraine and Europe.

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative could strengthen regional connectivity and support trade and investment over the medium term, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Azerbaijan has presented its tourism potential and products at two major international tourism events in Malaysia, seeking to expand cooperation with Asian markets and attract new business partners.

India is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of Bangladesh joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, amid concerns in New Delhi that the move could fundamentally alter the strategic balance in South Asia.

Chinese electric forklifts are riding a powerful export wave, the Global Times learned from manufacturers and exporters. Analysts attributed the export boom to surging and accelerating global demand for cost-effective, low-carbon logistics equipment inside factories, AzerNEWS reports, citing Global Times.

"The visit of the President of Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan is a historic event," said President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the award ceremony held with President Ilham Aliyev.

On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the opening ceremony of the National Pedagogical University named after Nizami Ganjavi in Tashkent.

Senior aide to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber (pictured) declared on Monday that sanctions, war, and "plots" to dismember his country failed, warning Tehran's response will be "more resolute than ever before."

The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has released information on mine clearance operations carried out in the liberated territories between August 17 and 23.

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent on Sunday, inaugurated projects ranging from a bank to two STEAM schools, broke ground on a SOCAR filling station network and a Sea Breeze resort, and committed to $1 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. There were many issues on the agenda. The vision behind it was even greater.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has commented on Armenia’s plans to seek membership in the European Union.

The Uzbek historical film about Amir Temur will be among the works presented at the ongoing Lachin International Film Festival.

According to data from the State Customs Committee, Azerbaijan’s exports to the US increased significantly during the reporting period, while imports from the country declined.

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to the Ismail Samani Mausoleum in Bukhara was posted on the president’s social media accounts

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to prevent Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from traveling to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly next month, marking the second consecutive year Washington has moved to restrict his participation.

An unidentified projectile struck a tanker in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, causing a fire on the vessel’s main deck.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that a change in relations with Russia is inevitable while presenting the government’s program in parliament.

The State Examination Center (SEC) has announced the selection of specializations for admission to vacant places in master's degree programs at higher education institutions for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Azerbaijan’s fruit and vegetable export sector is undergoing a change that deserves more attention than the headline figures alone might suggest. The country is still heavily dependent on a limited number of foreign markets, but the direction of travel is becoming clearer: Azerbaijan’s agricultural exports are gradually becoming more diversified.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a regional project with Azerbaijan aimed at using artificial intelligence to strengthen infrastructure resilience and improve adaptation to disaster risks.

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva arrived in the Uzbek city of Bukhara from the capital, Tashkent.

Member of the Azerbaijani Parliament and Deputy Chairperson of the Culture Committee Günay Efendiyeva visited Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, while MP Hikmat Babaoğlu paid an official visit to Almaty.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to Uzbekistan is continuing, with the second day of the visit scheduled to take place in the historic city of Bukhara.

Saudi Arabia’s space economy is projected to expand nearly fourfold to $31.6 billion by 2035 from $8.7 billion in 2024, as the Kingdom seeks to build space and digital technologies into new engines of economic growth and sustainability, AzerNEWS reports, citing Arab News.

On August 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid the foundation stone for the “Azerbaijan” Park in New Tashkent.

On August 23, First Lady of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva and her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, together with First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ziroatkhon Mirziyoyeva and her daughters Saida and Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva, visited the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent.

Barcelona are interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, who could continue his career in Spain.

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) declined to comment on its Director Kash Patel's potential visit to Russia, RIA Novosti reported on Sunday.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev told TASS News Agency on Sunday that Ukraine is "essentially close to a civil war."

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev concluded his state visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan on August 24.

Mirvarid Dilbazi was one of the most beloved and enduring voices of Azerbaijani poetry, a poet whose work combined tenderness with strength and personal emotion with a deep sense of homeland.

Norway intends to continue developing oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea despite the European Union’s backing for a moratorium on new Arctic hydrocarbon projects, Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland told Reuters.

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirziyoyeva, and family members visited the Poi-Kalyan Complex in Bukhara.

On August 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, First Lady Ziroatkhon Mirziyoyeva, and family members visited the Ark Fortress in Bukhara.

The volume of trade between Azerbaijan and Russia amounted to $2.11 billion in January-July 2026, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee.

Israel has warned Hamas that it could intensify military strikes and displacement operations in Gaza over the launch of kites toward Israeli settlements, with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describing the kites as an “act of war.”

Where the wind-swept shores of the Caspian Sea meet the ancient, sun-baked oases of the Silk Road, a quiet revolution is reshaping the contours of Eurasian commerce. For centuries, caravans traversed these harsh, poetic expanses bearing raw silk, spices, and tales of distant empires.

A post has been published on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts regarding his visit to Bukhara with First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.

Israeli forces carried out air strikes, heavy artillery attacks and what Lebanese state media described as phosphorus shelling across several areas of southern Lebanon on Sunday and early Saturday.

President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Azerbaijan women's national volleyball team will play their next match today in Group C of the European Championship, which is also being hosted by Baku.

The Republican Youth Library has prepared new presentations dedicated to the study and promotion of the rich creative legacy of Nizami Ganjavi, a prominent representative of classical Azerbaijani literature and one of the country's greatest poets.

According to trading platform data, gold was last traded at such a high level in May 2026. The latest move reflects continued strength in the gold market, with futures prices gaining further momentum during early trading.

For years, Azerbaijan’s relationship with Central Asia was viewed largely through the lens of shared Turkic identity, Caspian connectivity and energy diplomacy. However, that description is becoming outdated.

On August 23, First Lady of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva and her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, together with First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ziroatkhon Mirziyoyeva and her daughters Saida and Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva, visited the “Okhun Gozar” art space in Tashkent.

Pope Leo XIV called on the international community Sunday to help contain the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which health officials warn is spreading exponentially, AzerNEWS reports, citing Arab News.

On August 23, the third meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent with the participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.