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US extends partial easing of sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil
Washington has prolonged the partial easing of sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil as problems in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Russia and Lebanon introduce visa-free regime for diplomatic passport holders
Russia and Lebanon have simplified their diplomatic relations by mutually agreeing to waive visa requirements for individuals holding special passports.
New EU sanctions package against Russia may be approved on April 23 - media
The EU is set to finalize its latest round of anti-Russian sanctions by Thursday evening. The last package was adopted six months ago.
Türkiye and Azerbaijan seek official status for OTS at UN
Turkish Permanent Representative announced that Ankara and Baku are jointly seeking official status for the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) at the UN, emphasizing Azerbaijan's significant role in this process.
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry congratulates Israel on 78th anniversary of independence
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its congratulations to Israel on the occasion of its 78th independence anniversary. The message of congratulations were addressed towards both the government and the citizens of the nation.
Azerbaijan allocates nearly 13 billion manat for defense
The Azerbaijani authorities allocated approximately 1.3 billion manat for the country's defense. The largest budget expenditure item was salaries.
Armen Grigoryan meets with Abdullah Gül
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia held a meeting with the 11th President of Türkiye on the sidelines of the Delphi Economic Forum.
Chikovani and Papikyan discuss Georgia-Armenia defense cooperation
During a visit to Georgia, the Armenian Defense Minister met with his local counterpart. The two sides discussed regional security.
EAEU-SCO trade turnover reaches 368 bln dollars in 2025
Trade turnover between the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) amounted to $368 bln in 2025, Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board Bakytzhan Sagintayev said.
Tokayev and Kavelashvili discuss prospects for developing relations
During his visit to Astana, the President of Georgia met with his Kazakh counterpart. The two sides discussed a range of issues, including bilateral cooperation.
Chikovani and Papikyan discuss Georgia-Armenia defense cooperation
During a visit to Georgia, the Armenian Defense Minister met with his local counterpart. The two sides discussed regional security.
Georgia sets record for oil purchases from Russia
The volume of Russian oil purchased by Georgia last month reached a historic high. This figure had never been recorded before.
Armen Grigoryan meets with Abdullah Gül
The Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia held a meeting with the 11th President of Türkiye on the sidelines of the Delphi Economic Forum.
Türkiye and Azerbaijan seek official status for OTS at UN
Turkish Permanent Representative announced that Ankara and Baku are jointly seeking official status for the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) at the UN, emphasizing Azerbaijan's significant role in this process.
Türkiye among top clean power-growers
Türkiye sustained its strong renewable capacity expansion in 2025, which placed it among the countries with the biggest increases in solar power generation in the world, according to new analysis that also showed clean energy sources surpassed the global power demand.
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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.