https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-and-asian-leaders-gather-in-baku-despite-disagreementsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-and-asian-leaders-gather-in-baku-despite-disagreementshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/middle-east-and-asian-leaders-gather-in-baku-despite-disagreements#u137576Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:50:51 +0000Leaders from Asia and the Middle East, including rivals Israel and Iran, gathered in Baku for a rare summit focused on confidence-building measures. The meeting addressed regional conflicts alongside opportunities for economic realignment and new transport corridors. India used the platform to urge CICA members to unite against all forms of terrorism and emphasized the need for increased Global South participation. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan proposed initiatives regarding security, green energy, and a new platform to combat climate change and drought.Why it mattersAzerbaijan is pos