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Media: Iran to resume gas supplies to Iraq by end of December
Gas exports from Iran to Iraq are scheduled to restart before the end of the year, following a suspension due to unforeseen issues.
Bochorishvili criticizes EU for unpragmatic double standards
Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili accused the EU of applying double standards towards Tbilisi, stating that Brussels' actions lack pragmatism.
Israeli Defense Minister declares victory in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared the IDF victorious in its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The minister also announced plans to establish a "security zone" around the enclave.
Russian Foreign Ministry observes positive trends in Azerbaijani-Armenian dialogue
Moscow has acknowledged constructive developments in Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirming Russia's full support for South Caucasus stabilization.
Ryabkov and Azerbaijani Ambassador discuss international agenda
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Rahman Mustafayev have convened for diplomatic discussions addressing global issues.
Azerbaijan joins Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts
Azerbaijan has formally joined an international treaty that mandates state cooperation in the rescue and safe return of astronauts in emergency situations.
Russian Foreign Ministry observes positive trends in Azerbaijani-Armenian dialogue
Moscow has acknowledged constructive developments in Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirming Russia's full support for South Caucasus stabilization.
Pashinyan: Armenia intends to sign a strategic agreement with Iran
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confirmed Armenia's plans to conclude a strategic partnership agreement with Iran, emphasizing the currently elevated bilateral relationship status.
Yerevan welcomes Ankara's readiness to take concrete steps
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has welcomed Türkiye's stated readiness to take concrete actions in its dialogue with Armenia.
Bochorishvili criticizes EU for unpragmatic double standards
Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili accused the EU of applying double standards towards Tbilisi, stating that Brussels' actions lack pragmatism.
Alexey Chepa: Georgia's rapprochement with CIS offers substantial benefits
Georgia's potential accession to the EAEU could be beneficial for Tbilisi, though implementation depends on national leadership positions, according to Russian parliamentary analysis.
State Security Service to investigate food prices in Georgia
The issue was previously raised by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze
Yerevan welcomes Ankara's readiness to take concrete steps
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has welcomed Türkiye's stated readiness to take concrete actions in its dialogue with Armenia.
Over hundred ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have detained 115 suspected ISIS (the terrorist group banned in Russia) members they say were planning to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office said.
Hakan Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with a Hamas delegation led by member of Hamas’ Political Bureau Khalil al-Hayya in Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry reported.
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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.