Day: June 17, 2025

As the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus continues to evolve, Azerbaijan is emerging as a key economic actor with a clear strategy: deepen international cooperation, diversify beyond hydrocarbons, and align with global sustainability trends. In recent months, Baku has signed a wave of new agreements, launched transformative energy projects, and earned encouraging endorsements from global institutions — a testament to the country’s increasingly sophisticated economic diplomacy.

The Senate is voting on legislation regulating a form of cryptocurrency called stablecoins. The bill is the first in what’s expected to be a wave of crypto-friendly legislation in Congress following the industry’s heavy spending in last year’s election.

Six of the Group of Seven leaders will try to show the wealthy nations’ club still has the clout to shape world events despite the early departure of President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump in about eight hours went from suggesting a nuclear deal remained “achievable” to urging Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives.

The agreement signed at the G7 summit is limited but an achievement nonetheless, writes the BBC’s political editor.