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Full-cycle pharmaceutical plant to be established in Kazakhstan
A large-scale medicine production facility will be built in Kazakhstan, as announced by the government's press service.
What happened at Crans-Montana resort in Switzerland?
Approximately 40 people lost their lives in a large fire that broke out at a bar in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana ski resort, Italy’s foreign ministry has said.
New York mayor takes oath with Quran
Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran.
Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates people of Azerbaijan on New Year
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official social media page on the occasion of the New Year.
Families in Baku and Yevlakh receive New Year's gifts at Leyla Aliyeva's initiative
Holiday gift packages have been delivered to low-income families on the occasion of Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year on the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union.
Azerbaijan to host European Badminton Championships
The 2026 European Badminton Championships for men and women will be held in Azerbaijan on February 1-15.
Progress expected in ties with Ankara - Armenian FM
Armenia has established an intensive and positive dialogue with Türkiye, and progress is expected in the near future, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Public Television of Armenia.
New Iranian envoy presents credentials to Armenian President
Iran's newly appointed ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami presented his credentials to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Presidential Office said.
Iran ready to conclude strategic partnership agreement with Armenia
Iran has expressed readiness to elevate its relations with Armenia to the level of a strategic partnership, responding to a recent statement by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Snowstorms halt transport between Russia and Georgia
The Military-Georgian Road is closed due to relentless snowstorms in the southern part of the North Caucasus - all traffic has been halted on the route. This includes the section from Vladikavkaz to Verkhny Lars.
Georgia refers to Baku-Tbilisi-Kars and Anaklia port as priorities
Georgia's goal is to make 2026 better than 2025, with high economic growth ensured alongside other achievements, Georgia's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili said, outlining forecasts for the coming year.
Tbilisi extends public transport hours for New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, public transport in Tbilisi will operate on an extended schedule. During this time, both the Tbilisi Metro and buses will provide free service to passengers.
Turkey welcomes New Year with thousands of rallies for Palestine
Support for Palestinians brought together hundreds of thousands of people on New Year’s Day in Istanbul.
Ankara warns of territorial threats to Syria from SDF
Türkiye said the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue to advocate decentralization and federalism and have not taken steps to integrate into Syria’s central authority, warning that the approach threatens the country’s territorial integrity and stability.
Nearly 30 ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish security forces detained 29 suspects in Istanbul on Wednesday during coordinated operations targeting individuals accused of spreading propaganda for the ISIS terrorist group (banned in Russia) on social media, authorities said.
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Drivers of Azerbaijan success in the 21st century
Within recent decades, Azerbaijan has gone a long and successful way to become the strongest country of the South Caucasus and an important actor in international affairs
Earliest known author may have been a woman?
A priestess named Enheduanna claimed authorship to poetry and other texts—sometimes in first-person—more than a millennium before Homer.
Why China’s property recovery is held back?
Despite a slew of measures to boost demand and the end of Covid Zero, Chinese residents remain reluctant to commit their savings to a sector that’s seen its worst downturn. That’s prompting analysts to expect more policy …
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Chemist Yusif Mammadaliyev: aviation fuel, Molotov cocktails, satellites, and rockets
Baku hosted a two-day international conference titled "Yusif Mammadaliyev: Science. Heritage. Innovation," dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the chemist, professor, and academician who once managed to elevate Soviet science to a new level. Who was Yusif Mammadaliyev and what leaders of international organizations said about him at the conference?
Mirmemmed Cavadzade – A Man with a kind heart and a sharp scalpel
Ten years ago, on September 15, 2015, a branch of the First Moscow State Medical University opened in Baku. Today, it possesses a substantial clinical base comprising fifteen medical centers, dispensaries, research institutes, and clinics. Among these is Mirmemmed Cavadzade Republican Clinical Urology Hospital. This is an article about the man it honors and his significant contribution to the field of urology.
Biden says goodbye: 46th U.S. President’s farewell address
After four years in the White House and a half-century in Washington U.S. President Joe Biden has finally said farewell. Sitting in the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, the one-term Democratic leader used a 17-minute address to frame his four-year presidency. With only days left in the White House, Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.