Azerbaijan's sentencing of journalists from the independent media outlet Toplum TV to lengthy prison terms has drawn widespread international criticism, with several organizations calling for their immediate release.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a law ratifying a new Treaty with Ukraine on Legal Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters, strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev acknowledged that Russian and German officials held secret meetings in Baku concerning Ukraine, stating that Azerbaijan was not informed of these discussions in advance.
Ludwig Mkrtchyan, an Armenian prisoner detained during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War, is reportedly fighting for his life in Azerbaijan due to mounting health concerns.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry stated that Russia's framing of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 'distorts reality,' specifically refuting Russian claims about Armenia's request for CSTO support.
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has signed into law amendments that will allow authorities to refer individuals for psychiatric evaluation and involuntary hospitalization without their consent.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev confirmed that former high-level German and Russian officials held a secret meeting in Baku in mid-July to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Azerbaijan's knowledge. Aliyev stated that flight data revealed the clandestine gathering on Azerbaijani soil.
An investigation has revealed that the grandchildren of Azerbaijani President Aliyev are using state resources, including official limousines and security, which is against Azerbaijani law.
Azerbaijan has sentenced nine journalists and activists, including those from Toplum TV, to prison terms of up to 15 years. The convictions are for charges related to reporting on state problems and are seen by many as a crackdown on dissent.
Azerbaijan's oil exports to Tunisia have reportedly increased by 2.4 times in the first half of 2026, according to a report.
Rabbi Zamir Isayev spoke about the vibrant Jewish communal life in Muslim-majority Azerbaijan during a Religious Freedom Forum held on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Azerbaijan's president has affirmed his country's support for the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The statement was made during a meeting with the Palestinian Prime Minister, emphasizing strengthened fraternal ties.