Thursday, June 26th, 2025
UAE President, Emir of Qatar meet in Doha to discuss close bilateral ties, regional developments
DOHA, Jun 26 (WAM/APP):UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, in Doha to discuss the strong relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen them for the benefit of both nations and their peoples. The two leaders also reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, with the aim of advancing prosperity and progress for all. HisRead More
NATO commits to spending hike
THE HAGUE, Jun 26 (WAM/APP/DNA):NATO leaders, concluding a brief summit in the Netherlands, endorsed the significant increase in defence spending long advocated by U.S. President Donald Trump. They reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to collective defense, a principle Trump had seemingly wavered on earlier in the week, much to the relief of his allies In a joint declaration, NATO leaders said they were “united in the face of profound security threats and challenges,” in particular the long-term threat posed by Russia to Euro-Atlantic security and the “persistent threat” of terrorism. “AlliesRead More
Australia quicks hit back after strong West Indies bowling effort
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, JUN 26 (AFP/APP/DNA):Australia’s pacers struck back with four wickets after they were dealt some of their own medicine in being dismissed for 180 by the West Indies fast bowlers on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados on Wednesday. Seeking their first Test match victory on home soil against Australia for 22 years, the Caribbean side will resume on the second morning at 57 for four at Kensington Oval. Mitchell Starc, captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood replicated the devastation of West Indian counterparts Jayden SealesRead More
UN chief briefed on UNSC’s work programme during Pakistan’s Presidency in July
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (APP/DNA):Pakistani Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday in his capacity as the incoming President of the UN Security Council for the month of July to brief him on the proposed work programme for the 15-member body in July. The presidency of the Security Council, the world body’s power centre, rotates monthly among its 15 members, in alphabetical order. Each member serves as president for one month, with the rotation occurring on the first day of each month. According to a pressRead More
Azerbaijan marks June 26 – Armed Forces Day
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established on 28 May 1918, and one of its key tasks was army building. On 26 June, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic established its first regular army unit – a 5,000-strong Special Army Corps of Azerbaijan. The formation of the national army units together with the Caucasian Islamic Army of the Ottomans saved Baku and its surrounding provinces from the Armenian-Bolshevik occupation and played a crucial role in protecting national statehood, the inviolability of state borders and security. According to results of WWI, when the OttomanRead More