S. Korea, Japan conduct joint rescue operation for missing Indonesian crewman for 2nd day

The South Korean and Japanese Coast Guards on Saturday continued to carry out a joint rescue operation for an Indonesian crewman who went missing near the South’s easternmost islets of Dokdo earlier this week, officials said, AzerNEWS reports, citing Yonhap. The 20-something crewman who had been on a fishing vessel fell into seas some 195 … Read more

Indonesia becomes first in Southeast Asia to ban social media for kids

Indonesia began enforcing on Saturday nationwide restrictions on social media usage for children aged under 16, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so amid global efforts to curb cyberbullying and internet addiction, AzerNEWS reports, citing Arab News. Around 70 million people are under the age of 16 in Indonesia, where concerns over … Read more

WADA postpones Azerbaijan symposium due to war in neighboring Iran

MONTREAL (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency has postponed a symposium in Azerbaijan next week because of the war in neighboring Iran. Last week, Azerbaijan accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians and it vowed to retaliate. The Foreign Ministry said Iranian drones attacked its exclave of Nakhchivan and … Read more

US says it struck Iranian drone carrier at sea; Israel launches intense strikes on Beirut and Tehran – The Irish Times

Main Points Intense Israeli air strikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early today as the crisis in the Middle East entered its seventh day US apparently strikes Iranian drone carrier at sea Iran fires missile and drone attacks into Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, all countries that host US forces US defence … Read more

Israel issues evacuation warning in Lebanon as Iran denies drone attack on Azerbaijan – The Journal

Israel issues evacuation warning in Lebanon as Iran denies drone attack on Azerbaijan  The Journal Iran war latest: War with Iran moving into ‘next stage’, IDF says – with ‘surprise moves’ to come  Sky News Israel’s escalation in Lebanon raises new questions over Hizbullah’s survival  The Irish Times Middle East crisis live: Trump demands say in choosing Iran’s … Read more

Iran denies its drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as war widens | Conflict News

Listen to this article | 4 mins info Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Alliyev has sought Iran’s apology after a drone attack targeted the autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, opening yet another front in the ongoing war launched by the United States and Israel and the retaliation from Tehran. President Alliyev on Thursday said that those responsible must be held accountable. … Read more

Daily Memo: Starlink Disruption in South China Sea, Russia’s Footprint in Africa

Service not available. The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese forces of jamming the Starlink satellite internet service near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. On Monday, four Philippine patrol vessels and one patrol aircraft were deployed to the shoal to ensure the safety of Philippine fishing boats … Read more

Azerbaijan Caught in the Crossfire as EU Targets Black Sea Oil Hub

Georgia’s Black Sea port of Kulevi, a hub for Black Sea oil shipments, may soon face European Union sanctions over allegations that the Georgian government has used it to help Russia move crude needed to finance its war in Ukraine. The potential sanctions place Azerbaijan, whose state-controlled energy entity SOCAR owns an oil terminal in … Read more

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Strengthen Travel Ties with Increased Air Astana Flight Frequencies, Expanding Connectivity Between Almaty, Atyrau, and Baku for 2026

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Strengthen Travel Ties with Increased Air Astana Flight Frequencies, Expanding Connectivity Between Almaty, Atyrau, and Baku for 2026 Published on February 18, 2026 Image generated with Ai Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are strengthening their travel ties with Air Astana’s significant expansion of flight frequencies, offering more direct connections … Read more