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Iran expresses interest in expanding military cooperation with Azerbaijan
30 September 2026 17:34 First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, met with Lieutenant General Reza Sheikhhasani, Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, on September 30. Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence told Caliber.Az that Valiyev emphasised the importance of mutual visits and meetings in expanding bilateral military ties and exchanging experience.
Missing Azerbaijanis from First Karabakh War discussed at UN
The issue of Azerbaijanis who went missing during the First Karabakh War has been raised at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Nigar Ramazanova, a representative of an organisation that is a member of the National NGO Forum of Azerbaijan, raised the issue during a meeting held on September 28 as part of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Japan appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
Japan has appointed Tokuo Furuya as its new ambassador to Azerbaijan. According to Report, the announcement was made by Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Japan Farid Talibov. Talibov congratulated his Japanese counterpart on his appointment and wished him success in his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan. “We agreed to work together to further strengthen the friendly relations between our two countries and deepen cooperation across various fields,” the Azerbaijani diplomat said. By Tamilla Hasanova
Georgia summons Iranian envoy over posts about Queen Ketevan
Georgia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Iranian Ambassador Seyed Ali Moujani over his social media posts concerning Georgian Queen Ketevan. Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili announced the move. According to Khvtisiashvili, the Iranian diplomat’s posts go beyond the scope of his diplomatic mandate and are having a negative impact on public sentiment in Georgia.
Azerbaijan, Türkiye sign defence deals worth more than $500 million
Azerbaijan and Türkiye have signed defence contracts worth more than $500 million at the ADEX 2026 defence exhibition in Baku, Caliber.Az reports, citing Clash Report. Under the agreements, Azerbaijan is set to acquire 14 HÜRKUŞ-II trainer aircraft, with the first deliveries reportedly expected before the end of the year. NEW: Türkiye and Azerbaijan signed $500 million+ in defense deals at ADEX 2026 in Baku: — TUSAŞ: 14 HÜRKUŞ-II trainer aircraft (first deliveries this year)⁰.
Armenian citizen detained after Heydar Aliyev bust damaged in Tbilisi
A bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev has been damaged in Tbilisi. According to APA, Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the incident. The ministry said a foreign national had been detained in connection with an incident that occurred on September 21. An investigation is underway under Part One of Article 187 of Georgia’s Criminal Code, which covers the intentional damage or destruction of another person’s property causing significant damage.
Second Dubai–Tel Aviv flight turns back mid-air
A second flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned around mid-flight and returned to Dubai. The Israeli N12 news outlet reported the development. Earlier, a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Flydubai and travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following an incident on board. According to a preliminary account, one of the pilots attacked his colleague with a knife, after which the aircraft began to lose altitude.
Ukraine faces $20 billion funding gap, PM says
Ukraine risks facing a $20 billion funding gap if it fails to meet European partners’ “conditions” by Oct. 15, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said. Ukraine currently faces a $27 billion shortfall, of which the government plans to cover $7 billion through spending cuts and the redistribution of expenditures. The remaining $20 billion is expected to come from international partners, the prime minister said.
Moscow university students evacuated for fifth consecutive day
Students at two Moscow universities were evacuated from their buildings on Wednesday, September 30, marking the fifth consecutive day of evacuations in the Russian capital. According to students who spoke to the "Ostorozhno, Moskva" Telegram channel, an evacuation was carried out at the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI), where a building on Avimotornaya Street was cleared.
Azerbaijan, Slovakia approve agreement on exchange of classified information
Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis has approved an agreement between the governments of Azerbaijan and Slovakia on the exchange and protection of classified information. The draft law approving the agreement was submitted for discussion at the first meeting of the parliament’s autumn session, according to Report news agency. The agreement was signed in Baku on July 8, 2026.
Two tankers hit in separate incidents in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has two separate incidents involving tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. In the first incident, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker was struck by an unknown projectile. The report of the incident was received with a delay, and authorities are investigating the circumstances. In the second incident, a tanker travelling on an inbound course was also struck by an unknown projectile.
Azerbaijan’s sovereignty fully restored in 2023, parliament speaker says
The victory in the 44-day Patriotic War led to the liberation of most Azerbaijani cities and villages from 30 years of occupation and created conditions for the restoration of the country’s territorial integrity. Milli Majlis Speaker Sahiba Gafarova made the remarks at today’s parliamentary session dedicated to September 27, Remembrance Day, according to Report.
Seoul wins Hague arbitration as Iranian family’s $566 million claim rejected
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague has fully rejected a 770 billion won ($566 million) claim brought by the Iranian Dayyani family against the South Korean government. Yonhap News Agency reported the decision, citing South Korea’s Ministry of Justice. The dispute concerned a delay in the payment of compensation stemming from a failed deal to acquire Daewoo Electronics.
EU braces for more than €100 billion in budget cuts
European Union governments are preparing for the bloc’s next long-term budget proposal to include spending cuts of more than €100 billion, according to four EU diplomats familiar with the discussions who spoke to POLITICO. Several countries fear funding for priorities including farm subsidies and regional payments could be reduced when Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the EU presents a new negotiating document next week.
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off Japan’s Okinawa
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off Japan’s Okinawa 30 September 2026 10:31 A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday, according to information released by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The epicentre was located near the remote island of Yonaguni, while the quake’s focus was at a depth of 10 kilometres, the agency said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. No tsunami warning was issued.
NASA detects fire hotspots at Trypilska Power Plant and Kyiv CHP-5 PHOTO
NASA detects fire hotspots at Trypilska Power Plant and Kyiv CHP-5 PHOTO 30 September 2026 10:26 Fire hotspots have been detected at the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant and Kyiv’s CHP-5 in Ukraine, according to data from a NASA monitoring service. Earlier, Ukrainian social media channels reported missile strikes on energy infrastructure, including CHP-5. By Tamilla Hasanova Caliber.Az Read more about the key topics in this news story. Views: 35
Costa Rica’s Grynspan narrowly ahead in race for next UN chief
Former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan emerged as the leading candidate in the race to become the 10th United Nations secretary-general after an informal Security Council poll held on Tuesday, sources familiar with the process told Reuters. The fourth secret poll conducted by the 15-member Security Council came after world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly in New York last week. Grynspan also narrowly led the first and third polls, held in July and September respectively.
Iran executes two men detained during January protests
Iran has executed Ali Hemmati and Majid Nikandish, two men detained during January protests in the northeastern city of Mashhad, Iran International reported, citing sources. The executions were carried out at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad after Iran’s Supreme Court upheld the death sentences handed down by the city’s Revolutionary Court and the legal proceedings were completed, according to the Iranian judiciary.
ADEX-2026 brings global defence industry representatives to Baku
30 September 2026 09:49 The 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Industry Exhibition, ADEX-2026, and the 15th anniversary International Exhibition of Internal Security, Safety and Rescue Equipment, Securex Caspian, opened at the Baku Expo Centre on Wednesday, September 30. The three-day exhibition is organised by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence Industry with the support of Caspian Event Organisers, Caliber.Az reports.
Spain’s Senate rejects friendship treaty with France during Macron visit
Spain’s Senate on Tuesday, September 29, rejected a friendship and cooperation treaty with France, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron’s first day of a state visit to Madrid. The agreement was rejected by 142 votes to 106, with one senator abstaining. The opposition Popular Party (PP), which holds an absolute majority in the upper house, voted against the treaty, along with Vox. The treaty had previously been approved by the lower house of parliament.
Drone detection system goes live at Berlin Airport
Germany has put a drone detection system into operation at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), the country’s Transport Ministry said. The system, installed by Germany’s air traffic control authority, is designed to detect drones at an early stage in airport approach and departure areas and alert the relevant authorities to potential risks to air traffic, the ministry said.
ASTRA: Two killed, nine injured as Russian guided bombs hit Sumy
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy with four guided aerial bombs on September 29, killing two people and injuring nine others, including three children, according to Ukrainian authorities. ASTRA reported that the school, residential buildings, cemetery and church were among the sites damaged in the attacks. One of the bombs struck a school while classes were underway.
US Supreme Court allows Trump to resume third-country deportations
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Donald Trump administration to resume its program of emergency deportations of undocumented migrants to third countries, without giving them an opportunity to challenge their removal, Reuters reports. The justices temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that had required the administration to provide migrants with advance notice and an opportunity to raise concerns that they could face threats to their lives in the countries to which they were being deported.
Severe flooding hits Russia’s Vladivostok as torrential rain swamps city PHOTO / VIDEO
Severe flooding has hit the Russian city of Vladivostok, with torrents of water washing away sidewalks and stairways, cars becoming submerged in flooded pits, and entrances and apartments inundated in residential buildings. A torrential downpour battered Vladivostok overnight, leaving residents wading through waist-deep water to get home and abandoning their cars, while schoolchildren sought refuge on benches at bus stops.
YouGov: One-third of Britons see Burnham as weak, indecisive
Around a third of Britons describe Prime Minister Andy Burnham as a weak and indecisive leader, according to a YouGov survey whose results were published on the polling company’s X account. Thirty-three per cent of respondents described Burnham as indecisive, while the same proportion called him weak. Those figures have increased by 10 and 12 percentage points, respectively, compared with YouGov’s findings from early August 2026.
AIIB chief calls Azerbaijan strategically important partner
Azerbaijan has demonstrated itself to be a reliable and strategically important partner of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) throughout its cooperation with the financial institution, contributing to the implementation of the bank’s key objectives, President Zou Jiayi said. She made the remarks while commenting on the decision to hold the bank’s 12th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Baku. The meeting will take place in Baku on July 14-15, 2027.
Ukraine’s defence chief scraps European visits amid intensifying attacks
Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara has urgently postponed planned visits to Germany and Norway amid a critical situation surrounding Ukraine’s air defence, Ukrainian media reported, citing sources in the Defence Ministry. According to the reports, the increasing frequency of large-scale attacks on Ukrainian targets requires the ministry’s leadership to maintain constant operational attention.
NATO military police multinational exercises begin in Georgia
Computer-assisted command-and-staff exercises SHARP LYNX 2026 for a multinational NATO military police battalion have begun at the NATO-Georgia Joint Training and Evaluation Centre (JTEC) in Georgia. The opening ceremony was attended by Major General Irakli Chichinadze, Deputy Commander of the Georgian Defence Forces; Major General Shalva Shengelia, Head of the Military Police Department; and Colonel David Gagua, Commander of JTEC.
Azerbaijan, European Commission discuss future projects in Nakhchivan PHOTO
A delegation from the European Commission (EC), headed by Adrienn Kiraly, Director for Eastern Neighbourhood and Türkiye at the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood, has visited Nakhchivan. According to Report news agency, a meeting was held on September 29 between Jeyhun Jalilov, the Azerbaijani President’s Plenipotentiary Representative in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and the delegation led by Kiraly.
Moscow State Duma сanteen drops "Chicken Kyiv" from menu PHOTO
The State Duma canteen in Moscow has stopped serving Chicken Kyiv under that name, replacing it on the menu with a dish called “cutlet with butter,” according to journalist Alexander Yunashev, who reported the change on his Telegram channel. A photograph published by Yunashev shows the butter-filled cutlet priced at 270 rubles, or about $3.20. At the Moscow restaurant chain Brusnika, a similar dish — which is still called Chicken Kyiv there — costs 435 rubles, or roughly $5.15.
AZAL offers special discounts to passengers across Azerbaijan PHOTO
In celebration of Tourism Workers’ Day, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is inviting passengers to explore Azerbaijan and take advantage of special offers in Baku and the country’s regions. As AZAL’s press service told Caliber.Az, from September 29 through December 31, 2026, boarding passes for Azerbaijan Airlines flights operated during 2026 will entitle passengers to discounts on hotel accommodation, restaurants, wellness programmes, spa services, fitness facilities and entertainment.
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi’s 74-lash sentence upheld on appeal PHOTO
An appeals court in Iran has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes against prominent singer Parastoo Ahmadi for performing without the mandatory hijab, her lawyers said. Ahmadi, 29, sang in a sleeveless dress during a concert that was livestreamed on her YouTube channel in December 2024. Iranian law prohibits women from performing publicly and requires them to wear headscarves and modest clothing.
Moscow court orders arrest of journalist Yury Dud in terrorism case
Moscow’s Basmanny District Court has ordered the arrest in absentia of journalist and blogger Yury Dud in a criminal case involving public calls for terrorist activity, the press service of Moscow’s courts of general jurisdiction said. Dud has interviewed a wide range of public figures, including Kremlin critics, and his documentaries have addressed subjects including HIV in Russia, the Beslan school siege and the Soviet Gulag system.
Tbilisi responds after Georgia omitted from EU enlargement plans
Georgia is continuing to do its part, and the political situation will eventually be ripe for constructive dialogue on the country’s membership in the European Union, Levan Makhashvili, chairman of the Georgian Parliament’s European Integration Committee, said. Makhashvili was commenting on a POLITICO report that Brussels is drawing up plans for the phased accession of Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova and Albania to the EU. Georgia was not included on the list.
EU Council delegation set to visit Azerbaijan after Yerevan talks
A delegation from the European Union Council’s Working Party on Eastern Europe and Central Asia (COEST) plans to visit Azerbaijan following its recent trip to Armenia, according to the Azerbaijani news agency Report, citing sources within EU institutions. According to the sources, the visit is intended to discuss EU-Azerbaijan relations and regional issues as part of the European Union’s regular dialogue and cooperation with regional partners.
Moscow university evacuated for fourth consecutive day VIDEO
The Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) was evacuated for the fourth consecutive academic day. Students at the university’s campus on Aviamotornaya Street told the "Ostorozhno, Moscow" news channel about the latest evacuation. The preliminary reason was a false bomb threat. The university had previously been evacuated on September 24, 25 and 28. In recent days, students at other educational institutions across Moscow have also reported evacuations.
Armenia, Rosatom discuss extension of nuclear plant’s second unit
Armenian and Russian specialists discussed progress on extending the operating life of Armenia’s nuclear power plant and the further implementation of the project. The fifth meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee, focused on the implementation of the program to further extend the operating life of the plant’s second power unit, was held in Yerevan on Monday, the press service of Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure reported.
UK proposes extending nuclear deterrence to JEF allies
The United Kingdom has proposed extending its national nuclear deterrent to member states of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), with an agreement on the arrangement expected to be signed in November. Iltalehti reported the proposal, citing British Navy Commander Gwyn Jenkins and Heikki Autto, chairman of the Finnish Parliament’s Defence Committee. The proposal covers Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
Powerful nor’easter batters US East Coast with flooding, high winds
Remnants of a powerful nor’easter continued to batter parts of the US East Coast early Monday after bringing torrential rain, strong winds, dangerous waves and widespread flooding over the weekend. Coastal areas of New York and New Jersey were particularly hard hit, with residents seen paddling kayaks and canoes through flooded neighbourhoods past partially or almost fully submerged vehicles.
OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns
OpenAI will not release its new artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-6.1 Astra after it failed to meet the company’s safety standards, the company confirmed on Tuesday, September 29. The model, designed to perform tasks such as browsing the web and using apps autonomously, “didn’t quite meet the bar” set by OpenAI, according to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems.
Russian epidemiologist breaks silence on Ebola outbreak
No cases of Ebola being imported into Russia have been recorded so far, while the disease would have difficulty entering the country through natural transmission, epidemiologist and Russian Academy of Sciences academician Gennady Onishchenko told TASS. “Fortunately, Ebola has not yet been brought to Russia,” Onishchenko said. According to the epidemiologist, even an isolated imported case would not necessarily lead to an epidemic in Russia.
Bangkok floods send fish onto city roads VIDEO
29 September 2026 12:07 Torrential rains and overflowing urban waterways have caused widespread flooding in Bangkok, inundating low-lying areas of the Thai capital and disrupting traffic on several streets. As the city’s canals and nearby waterways became overwhelmed, water spilt onto roads, turning sections of the capital into flooded thoroughfares. Bangkok's streets have turned into rivers — and the fish have moved in.
Cuban Deputy FM: US military action would be "atrocious crime"
The United States would commit an “atrocious international crime” if it decided to use military force against Cuba, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said. “Using military force against Cuba — a peaceful neighbouring country — would be an atrocious international crime,” de Cossio said in an interview with US television network C-SPAN.
Russia’s Tyumen to host rally calling for "fair elections"
The Tyumen regional branch of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) has announced plans to hold a rally titled “Tyumen — For Fair Elections” on October 3. The rally will take place at the designated Hyde Park area in Komsomolsky Square, where, under Russian law, events do not require prior approval, according to the party. “We will talk openly and publicly about how the elections in the region were conducted, with facts from election observers.
Romania examines suspected drone wreckage found in Brăila County
Romanian authorities are examining the wreckage of an object, likely a drone, after debris was found on farmland in Brăila County on the morning of Tuesday, September 29, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence said. According to the ministry, the debris fell onto farmland on Mare Brăila Island in Brăila County. Authorities were alerted to the incident during the night after a member of the public reported that a fire had broken out following the fall of the debris.
Armenia seeks Eurasian Economic Commission ruling on Russian trade barriers
A meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) will be held in October, during which a decision is expected on Russian restrictions affecting Armenian products, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said. He said Armenia had appealed to the EEC, asking it to recognise Russia’s restrictions on the access of Armenian products to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) market as a trade barrier and have them removed.
Director of Russian pyrotechnics plant detained after fire kills 14
The director of a pyrotechnics manufacturing company in the village of Kubrinsk, Yaroslavl region, was detained in Moscow following a fire that killed 14 people, the Telegram channel 112 reported. According to the channel, the detainee is Alexei P. The fire broke out on September 28 in two buildings on the premises of the firecracker manufacturing facility. According to the latest data from Russia’s Emergencies Ministry, 14 people were killed, and another woman was hospitalised.
South Korean student jailed for pledging allegiance to ISIS
A South Korean college student was sentenced to prison Tuesday, September 29, for pledging allegiance to the extremist militant group ISIS while he was still in high school, officials said. The Cheongju District Court sentenced the 18-year-old man to an indeterminate prison term of between one and one-and-a-half years after finding him guilty of violating the country’s anti-terrorism law.
At least 44 killed in fierce clashes near Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait
At least 44 people from Yemen’s government forces and the Houthi group were killed and several others wounded in fierce clashes on Monday, September 28, in the southern province of Lahj near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, two military sources from the opposing sides told Xinhua.
Romania scrambles fighter jets over aerial target near border
Romania scrambled two F-18 fighter jets during the night of September 29 after military radar detected an aerial target near the country’s airspace, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence said on the social media platform X. Informație de presă În noaptea de 28 spre 29 septembrie, sistemul de supraveghere radar al Ministerului Apărării Naționale a detectat o țintă aeriană ce evolua la nord de Isaccea, în proximitatea frontierei fluviale cu Ucraina.
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