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Pentagon reveals amount US spent in war with Iran
According to Jules Hurst, the acting Pentagon comptroller, the USA has spent approximately $25 billion during the conflict in Iran, most of which went on munitions.
Israel is ready for diplomacy with Iran, but does not rule out military action - Saar
According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Tel Aviv is ready to negotiate with Tehran, but maintains a military option if the situation develops unfavorably.
UN announces number of people arrested and executed in Iran since start of war
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, announced the arrest of thousands of people in Iran since the start of the war against the US and Israel. He also reported the execution of 21 Iranian citizens.
Azerbaijan and Maldives introduce mutual visa-free regime
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the establishment of a mutual visa-free regime between Baku and Malé.
Azerbaijan considers cutting ties with European Parliament - media
Azerbaijan is giving serious thought to terminating its relationship with the European Parliament, having already effectively halted all communications with the institution.
Next resettlement convoy departs for Azerbaijan's Khojaly villages
Today, another resettlement convoy was sent from Aghdam to the Azerbaijani villages of Badara, Khanabad, Tazabina, and Khanyurdu in the Khojaly district.
Armenia, Türkiye discussed restoration of Gyumri-Kars railway
The meeting was held in the Turkish city of Kars as part of agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Armenia and Türkiye
Armenia, France to sign strategic partnership document in a week, Mirzoyan says
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan confirmed Yerevan's plans to sign a strategic partnership document with Paris
Yerevan announces topics of upcoming EU-Armenia summit
The landmark EU-Armenia summit will be held in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, on May 4–5, 2026
Zakharova highlights Georgia's contribution to victory in Great Patriotic War
The Russian Foreign Ministry acknowledged the role of Georgia and its citizens in achieving victory in the Great Patriotic War, highlighting the strong historical connections between the two nations.
Anaklia Port master plan to be revised in Georgia
The authorities in Georgia have entered into an agreement with a European firm to create a comprehensive master plan for the Anaklia Port and to formulate a revised budget for the initiative
Former Interior Minister appointed head of Georgia's State Security Service
Mamuka Mdinaradze will become the state minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies
Anaklia Port master plan to be revised in Georgia
The authorities in Georgia have entered into an agreement with a European firm to create a comprehensive master plan for the Anaklia Port and to formulate a revised budget for the initiative
Armenia, Türkiye discussed restoration of Gyumri-Kars railway
The meeting was held in the Turkish city of Kars as part of agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Armenia and Türkiye
Two consecutive earthquakes rock Malatya in Türkiye
Today, two earthquakes occurred in quick succession in Malatya Province, with the stronger of the two registering a magnitude of 4.4.
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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 US Presidents 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.