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Putin ready to receive Witkoff and Kushner again - Lavrov
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to receive U.S. leader Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner again, though it remains unclear what proposals they will bring to the Kremlin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Pakistan keeps up mediation efforts to resolve US-Iran conflict - envoy
Pakistan continues to make mediation efforts to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States, Pakistan's ambassador to Turkmenistan Faryal Leghari said.
Kazakhstan's energy system recovers following disruption
Energy supply in Kazakhstan's Unified Energy System (UES) has been restored after a technical disruption on August 14, UES operator KEGOC reported.
Six wagons of Russian wheat sent to Armenia via Azerbaijan
The next batch of wheat has been transited from Russia to Armenia through Azerbaijan, the press service of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) reported.
Badminton tournament in Baku features athletes from Iran, US and Georgia
The “Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026” international badminton tournament has kicked off in Baku, bringing together young badminton players aged under 19.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to hold 4th interregional forum in Tashkent
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will hold the fourth Interregional Forum on August 22 in Tashkent, bringing together government representatives, investors, and business leaders to expand trade, investment, and regional cooperation between the …
Six wagons of Russian wheat sent to Armenia via Azerbaijan
The next batch of wheat has been transited from Russia to Armenia through Azerbaijan, the press service of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) reported.
Armenia plans to boost agricultural exports to Kazakhstan
Gevorg Papoyan and Aidarbek Saparov discussed the potential for increasing agricultural exports to Kazakhstan. Agreements were reached on exchanging experience and technologies.
Russia and Armenia intensify food safety contacts
Armenia and Russia have agreed to intensify dialogue on food safety, including cooperation between Russia's Agriculture Ministry and Armenia's food inspectorate, officials said
Badminton tournament in Baku features athletes from Iran, US and Georgia
The “Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026” international badminton tournament has kicked off in Baku, bringing together young badminton players aged under 19.
Kaztransoil increases oil shipments via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan
Kaztransoil has reported a 11.5% increase in oil shipments via the Baku‑Tbilisi‑Ceyhan route in July, reaching 155,000 tonnes.
Germany appoints new ambassador to Georgia
Barbara Voss has been appointed Germany's new ambassador to Georgia, succeeding Peter Fischer, who held the post from 2022 to June 2026.
Türkiye plans to reach Moon in 2027
Türkiye plans to send a domestically developed spacecraft to the Moon early next year, following successful tests.
Spanish Super Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
Spain has announced that the Spanish Super Cup will be moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye and held in Istanbul next February.
Pleasure yacht completely destroyed by fire in Türkiye's Fethiye - media
A large fire engulfed a pleasure yacht carrying 115 tourists off the coast of Fethiye in southwestern Türkiye. Passengers escaped by jumping into the water, but the vessel was completely destroyed.
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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.