Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024
‘This isn’t a fantasy’: why is distant Azerbaijan being linked to deadly New Caledonia riots? Azerbaijani flags have sprung up at demonstrations in Pacific territory, while separatists from French territories have been invited to Baku The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2024
Lawyers discuss role classified documents may play in bribery case against US Rep Cuellar of Texas Prosecutors and defense attorneys have discussed in court whether classified documents might play a role in the trial of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
France Accuses Azerbaijan Of Interference In New Caledonia Riots France accused Azerbaijan on Thursday of "interference" in the politics of its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, which has seen deadly riots in recent days. International Business Times · May 16, 2024
Charismatic Cleric Turns Protest Firebrand In Armenia Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has catapulted to the forefront of Armenian politics, galvanising mass popular protests against the government's plan to cede land to arch-foe Azerbaijan. International Business Times · May 15, 2024
Armenia Detains Demonstrators As Protest Leader Seeks PM's Impeachment Armenia on Tuesday detained dozens of demonstrators in the capital Yerevan as large protests continue against government plans to concede land to the country's historic foe, Azerbaijan. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to facilitating a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cuellar, the congressman’s wife, that she believed would benefit Azerbaijan and its state-run oil company. The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2024
Armenian Protesters Demand PM Resignation Over Border Villages Issue Armenian protesters rally in Yerevan against government's decision to transfer border villages to Azerbaijan, demanding PM's resignation. Top News · May 11, 2024
‘You are the best El Jefe!’: Henry Cuellar’s Alleged Brazen Foreign Bribery Schemes The powerful Laredo congressman is indicted for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank in exchange for at least $600,000 in bribes. Texas Observer · May 10, 2024
Abandon the doom and gloom narrative around Azerbaijan and Armenia Letter: Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the UK, responds to an article by Patrick Wintour The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Poorer nations must be transparent over climate spending, says Cop29 leader Exclusive: Mukhtar Babayev says clear accounting crucial to build trust as developing world seeks trillions in support The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
Shooter Willett wins trap gold, Smith takes silver Australian trap shooters James Willett and Penny Smith have shown excellent pre-Olympics form at the World Cup round in Baku, Azerbaijan. AAP · May 6, 2024
Cop29 summit to call for peace between warring states, says host Azerbaijan Organisers of this year’s environmental conference hope cooperation on green issues could help ease global tensions The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024
Texas Congressman And Wife Indicted On Bribery Charges Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife indicted on bribery charges linked to Azerbaijan, facing serious legal consequences. Top News · May 3, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024 US congressman Cuellar indicted for alleged Azerbaijan influence scheme Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, accused of accepting bribes in exchange for advancing interests of Azerbaijan in Congress.
Latin Times · May 3, 2024 Texas Rep. Henry Cuéllar and wife indicted over alleged bribes from Azerbaijan Both were accused of taking over half a million dollars from an Azerbaijan-controlled energy company and a bank in Mexico
Top News · May 3, 2024 Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar Of Texas To Be Indicted Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas faces impending indictment related to Azerbaijan connections. Details to be revealed soon.
Top News · Apr 28, 2024 Blinken Engages Azeri And Armenian Leaders In Peace Talks US Secretary of State Blinken engages with Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, emphasizing peaceful resolution and US support fo...
International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024 'We Will Shed Blood': Armenians Vow To Fight Land Transfer To Azerbaijan Angry at their government agreeing to cede territory to arch-foe Azerbaijan, dozens of Armenian protesters have blocked major highways and vowed to fight the transfer of land they say is rightfully theirs.
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 Armenia And Azerbaijan Take Steps Towards Peace Treaty Armenia and Azerbaijan are working towards normalizing relations amidst tensions over border demarcation.
International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024 Azerbaijan Says 'Closer Than Ever' To Armenia Peace Deal Amid Border Talks Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday that a peace deal with Armenia was closer than ever before, as teams from the two countries headed to the border to start demarcation work, hoping to end decades of territorial disputes.
France 24 · Apr 23, 2024 Armenia and Azerbaijan begin fixing common border after decades-long conflict Armenia and Azerbaijan announced on Tuesday they had started fixing their border, as part of normalisation efforts between the arch foes that had been locked in a decades-long territorial conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024 Armenian PM defends decision to give four villages to Azerbaijan Nikol Pashinyan urges calm after making concessions in attempt to avoid war with his country’s heavily armed neighbour
Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2024 Jailed McMafia banker 'causing trouble from prison to disrupt seizure of wife's jewellery worth millions' National Crime Agency in four-year effort to seize jewellery collection belonging to wife of Jahangir Hajiyev
International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024 Russia Quietly Exits Karabakh, Ceding Its Clout 'For Good' When Russian troops deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago, their task was clear: keep the peace between bitter foes Armenia and Azerbaijan and prevent another war in the volatile region.