Day: May 16, 2026

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has shared how he first began learning the Turkish language during his university studies, describing it as an unexpected academic assignment that later proved valuable, AzerNEWS reports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine will intensify its long-range strikes on Russian territory in response to the actions of Russian forces, AzerNEWS reports.

José Mourinho is set to become the new head coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid, with details of his expected contract now revealed, AzerNEWS reports.

Iran has prepared a mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route that will be unveiled soon, the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee Ebrahim Azizi said on Saturday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Tribune.

Reports in the United Kingdom suggest that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could resign and hand over leadership to Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, AzerNEWS informs, citing The Telegraph.

Power in Iraq has officially been transferred to the country’s new prime minister, according to international media reports, AzerNEWS reports.

On May 15, 2026, British Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (BCCA) Sustainability and Energy Committee hosted a panel discussion on Sustainable Finance, AzerNEWS reports.