Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 kicks off tomorrow with participation of 142 countries

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) commences tomorrow (Wednesday, 22nd October), at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, being held in conjunction with the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) for the...

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

By Katy Daigle, Lisandra Paraguassu and Simon Jessop WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) -A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions on Wednesday for scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion a year, a key demand by developing nations ahead of...

Why couldn't Azerbaijan not be in Sharm el-Sheikh

Peace is the greatest asset a country can have. Peace, stability, a friendly environment and guarantees that all this will be preserved and multiplied. Guarantees are created by the States themselves through the strengthening of international...

Global South campaigners question inclusivity of COP30 as some stay home

Expensive accommodation, combined with restricted funding and accreditation, are set to limit the participation of Global South climate activists in COP30, casting doubt on Brazil’s promise to host the most inclusive UN climate summit ever. Civil...

MAMA 'Mother Nature' Int'l Art Exhibition opens at Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin

On October 14, the MAMA "Mother Nature" International Art Exhibition opened at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva...

Urban planning is a priority direction in Azerbaijan’s national development strategy - ...

Urban planning constitutes one of the priority directions in Azerbaijan’s national development strategy, President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the third National Urban Forum of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The head of...

Azerbaijani Deputy PM: Relevance of "3+3" regional consultation mechanism is increasing

It is extremely important to strengthen initiatives for peace, stability, security, prosperity, and cooperation in the region for the development of cooperation in all fields, said Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev at the trilateral meeting...

Bayramov and Valtonen discuss Azerbaijan–Finland cooperation and OSCE priorities [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Elina Valtonen, Finland’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Azernews reports citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting addressed Azerbaijan–Finland bilateral...

Climate, Energy Department Spends Over $1 Million Sending Officials Overseas in 2 Months

Participating world leaders and delegates arrive for a family photo during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 12, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images Australia’s Department of Climate Change,...

Nikol Pashinyan and the Pope discussed regional issues

Within the framework of his visit to the Holy See, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. His Holiness welcomed Prime Minister Pashinyan’s visit to the Vatican and his participation in the canonization ceremony...

What’s Cooking? Metro Detroit Dining News for October 2025

New Metro Detroit Restaurants, Bars, and Cafés The Rectory, Detroit Next door to The Congregation coffee shop and from the same owners, The Rectory is serving up pies in Detroit’s Boston-Edison neighborhood. The pizzeria is inside a historic home...

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan to cooperate in cybersecurity

Representatives of the Electronic Security Service (ESS) under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport participated in the "Cyber ​​Security Summit 2025" event held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ESS told APA-Economics. Speaking at the first...

Urban planning is a priority direction in Azerbaijan’s national development strategy - President Ilham Aliyev

Urban planning constitutes one of the priority directions in Azerbaijan’s national development strategy, President Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the third National Urban Forum of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The head of...

Africa’s Climate Future: Stakeholders Urge Action, Policy Reform

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah Participants at the 2025 Africa Climate Forum (ACF) in Abuja have issued a call for decisive and collective measures aimed at building a truly resilient Africa. The delegates stressed that the goal is to create a...

The Uncomfortable Truth: Can We Keep Global Warming Under 1.5 Degrees?

Activists at the COP climate conference held last year in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s conference will be in Brazil next month. Raising ambition to meet the Paris Agreement goal is a key discussion item. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Getty...

MAMA 'Mother Nature' Int'l Art Exhibition opens at Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin [PHOTOS]

On October 14, the MAMA "Mother Nature" International Art Exhibition opened at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin, Azernews reports. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva and...

Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice: Cooperation must become the very foundation of global justice

Baku, October 12, AZERTAC “Since the restoration of our independence, Azerbaijan has undertaken the great task of rebuilding its judicial system on the pillars of democracy, legality, and fairness. Under the visionary leadership of National Leader...

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. File | Photo Credit: ANI Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will attend the pre-COP meeting in Brasília on October 13 and 14 as India steps up preparations for the U.N. climate summit COP30, which will be...

Rebuild Garabagh showcases Azerbaijan’s vision for sustainable post-conflict renewal

Rebuild Garabagh showcases Azerbaijan’s vision for sustainable post-conflict renewal 15 October 2025 08:30 (UTC+04:00) The Great Return Program, aligned with Azerbaijan’s “Socio-Economic Development Strategy for 2022-2026,” represents a national...

World Bank Group And International Monetary Fund 2025 Annual Meetings, Development Committee: UK Governors' Statement

The 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund convene at a time of profound global challenge and opportunity. The world continues to grapple with escalating conflicts, intensifying climate impacts, trade...