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Cop29 host Azerbaijan seeks $1bn from fossil fuel producers for climate fund

Countries and companies involved in oil and gas extraction to be asked to join scheme aimed at tackling global heating

The Guardian - UK

COP29 Hosts Urge Fossil Fuel Majors To Donate To Climate Fund

Azerbaijan said Friday it hopes to raise money from fossil fuel producers for green projects in developing countries as the petro-state prepares to host the world's most important climate summit.

International Business Times

UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations

The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent and make-or-break goal of United Nations talks this fall

The Independent UK

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Azerbaijan reopens its embassy in Iran as the two countries try to ease tensions

Iran's semi-official media say the embassy of Azerbaijan in Tehran has resumed its work after more than a year of negotiations between the two countries to ease tensions

The Independent UK

Blinken Says Armenia, Azerbaijan Near 'Dignified' Deal

Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the brink of an agreement for a "dignified" peace, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as he brought the arch-foes' foreign ministers together for talks.

International Business Times

Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliament

Patriots for Europe gets Danish and Flemish nationalists as latest members, amid EU anger over Hungary PM’s latest unauthorised foreign policy foray

The Guardian - UK

“Respectfully, I draw the line at ethnic cleansing and genocide”: System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian continues war of words with Imagine Dragons

System Of A Down’s singer continues to clash with the pop-rock stars over their decision to perform in Azerbaijan, citing allegations of the country preparing for genocide

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“There’s corrupt leaders and warmongers all over the world, where do you draw the line?” Imagine Dragons respond to scathing Serj Tankian comments, defend Israel and Azerbaijan shows

System Of A Down’s singer called the pop-rock stars “not good human beings” for performing in Azerbaijan, which has been accused of preparing to commit genocide against Armenians

Metal Hammer

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds hits back at furious criticism over Azerbaijan and Israel gigs

Rock band had been strongly condemned by System of a Down star Serj Tankian last month

The Independent UK

Top law firm Mishcon de Reya used to buy £15million Knightsbridge home in 'McMafia' case

‘Virtually all of the funds used to purchase 12-14 Walton Street were stolen from the International Bank of Azerbaijan,’ a NCA court submission states

Evening Standard

F1 Driver of the Day: Which driver has won the most times?

Perez has equalled the 14 Driver of the Day wins of Hamilton just four races after the British driver. The Mexican driver took his first award at the 2016 Monaco GP and claimed his second of the year two races later at the European GP - the first F1 race held…

Autosport

Journalists refused entry to Azerbaijan energy conference ahead of Cop29

Incident reignites concerns over crackdown on media before crucial UN climate talks in Baku later this year

The Guardian - UK

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Experts say some foreign states have used misinformation to exploit the recent unrest in neighbouring New Caledonia.

AAP

Protests escalate in Turkey over Azerbaijani oil shipments to Israel amid embargo

Protests in Turkey are intensifying over Azerbaijani oil deliveries to Israel. Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposing a trade embargo on Israel over its war against Hamas, the trade, which passes through a Turkish port, continues.

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The Independent UK

System of a Down’s Serj Tankian doesn’t ‘respect Imagine Dragons as human beings’ after controversial gig

Pop-rockers Imagine Dragons performed in Baku last year dispite the pleas of fellow musicians

Metal Hammer

“I have zero respect for those guys. They're not good human beings.” System Of A Down's Serj Tankian slams Imagine Dragons for ignoring his concerns about 'art-washing' a genocidal dictatorship

“If you are that blind to justice that you will go play a show in a country that's starving another country, illegally... I don't know what to say about you as a human being”

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Armenia To Withdraw From Russia-Dominated Security Alliance

Armenia's decision to withdraw from CSTO amid tensions with Russia and internal protests, impacting regional security dynamics.

The Independent UK

Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour

The leader of Armenia has declared his intention to pull out of a Russia-dominated security alliance of several ex-Soviet nations as tensions rise between the two allies

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The Guardian - UK

Azerbaijan accused of media crackdown before hosting Cop29

State reportedly arrested at least 25 journalists and activists in last year as it prepares for September climate summit

Al Jazeera

Armenian protests demand PM’s head over concessions to Azerbaijan

Mass protests against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan have rocked Yerevan.

Evening Standard

Azerbaijani banker's wife says £15m Knightsbridge home bought legitimately

A banker’s wife who splashed out £16 million at Harrods has told the High Court how she moved to London after being kidnapped and held in a tiny hole underground for weeks as part of an attempt to stop her Knightsbridge home being seized as the proceeds of crime.

International Business Times

COP29 Climate Hosts Say They'll Keep Expanding Fossil Fuels

The incoming president of the COP29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan told AFP on Friday that his country would keep increasing fossil fuel production "in parallel" with investments in cleaner alternatives.

Motorsport

How exposed is Red Bull’s F1 campaign to its kerb and bump weakness?

After the challenges of Miami, Imola and Monaco where the clear weakness of the RB20 in dealing with bumps and kerbs was made evident, it is little wonder that the world champion has spent time in Red Bull's simulator since the last race trying to work through things ahead of…

Latin Times

Texas Rep. Henry Cuéllar faces investigation from House Ethics Committee over federal charges

The lawmaker has been indicted for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank

International Business Times

Firebrand Armenian Cleric Suspends Religious Duties To Challenge PM

A charismatic Armenian cleric spearheading anti-government protests temporarily stepped down from his religious post on Monday to mount a direct challenge to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

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