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US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US military has commenced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fulfilling a commitment made by President Donald Trump the previous day.
Russia remains largest energy supplier to China and India in February
In February of this year, Russia regained its status as the largest oil supplier to both India and China, providing around 1 million barrels per day.
Saudi oil sales to China to halve - report
Saudi Arabia’s crude sales to China are set to halve next month as the war in the Middle East upends flows and lifts prices.
President of Azerbaijan appoints press secretary
Azerbaijan has approved the position of presidential press secretary. President Ilham Aliyev signed the corresponding decree.
Azerbaijan announces oil production volume for January-March
In the first quarter, Azerbaijan's oil production reached 6.6 million tons, with the largest volumes being extracted from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field.
Azerbaijan clears over 2,000 hectares of mines in week
As many as 2,052 hectares of land were cleared of mines in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories on April 6-12, according to the weekly report by Azerbaijan’s National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) on humanitarian demining operations.
Armenian Security Council Secretary meets with newly appointed Head of EU Mission to Armenia
Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan held a meeting with the newly appointed Head of the EU Mission to Armenia, Satu Koivu, in Armenia.
Nikol Pashinyan announces another meeting with Vladimir Putin in June
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Moscow to hold another meeting in the “second half of June.”
Ararat Mirzoyan, Kaja Kallas discuss situation in the Middle East
The parties also discussed efforts to implement cooperation between Armenia and the European Union
Azerbaijan and Georgia to expedite issuance of transit shipment permits
Azerbaijan and Georgia reached an agreement on the exchange of 10,000 permit forms for transit shipments, the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads (AYNA) reported.
Georgian Education Minister to come to US
The Georgian Education Minister will hold a series of meetings in the USA. He will also speak at a youth forum organized by the UN.
Holy Fire from Jerusalem delivered to Georgia
Just five hours after the Holy Fire descended in Jerusalem, a particle of it was transported by Georgian priests to Tbilisi
Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office submits indictment against Israeli government
In total, Istanbul prosecutors want to imprison for life 35 members of the Israeli leadership
Turkey says NATO not obliged to open Strait of Hormuz
NATO member countries are not obliged to assist the U.S. and Israel in opening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring the safe passage of ships through this waterway, Turkey’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat said in an interview with Euronews.
Aeroflot to launch flights to Antalya from Perm
This summer, Aeroflot will introduce direct flights connecting Perm and Antalya. The airline intends to operate two flights per week.
Analysis
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.