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Georgian Prime Minister arrives in Tajikistan
Irakli Kobakhidze will meet with Tajikistan's President and prime minister during his official visit to the country.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland cancelled
Talks between US and Iranian delegations scheduled for Friday in Bürgenstock have been cancelled, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said.
Vance calls on Israel to respect Middle East peace process
J.D. Vance appealed to Israel and other parties involved to acknowledge the conflict-ending agreements and to commit to the peace process.
Another 18 Azerbaijani families returning to Khankendi
The resettlement of Azerbaijani citizens to liberated and rebuilt areas is ongoing, as 18 more families have returned to their hometown of Khankendi.
Baku and Islamabad discuss developing economic cooperation
Officials from Azerbaijan's and Pakistan's economic ministries held talks on boosting trade and investment, and also discussed ways to broaden business community contacts.
Azerbaijan and Iran discuss cooperation in trade and transport
Azerbaijan and Iran held talks on expanding cooperation in trade, transport, and investment, and agreed to reinforce bilateral business links.
Armenia approves 100 million loan from France
Armenia's authorities have approved a €100 million loan from France to modernize the country's irrigation systems.
Eagle Partner 2026 military exercises begin in Armenia
Armenia's Zar Training Center is hosting the Eagle Partner 2026 drills, with troops from Armenia, the US, France, and Greece taking part.
Armenia, Iran discuss developing trade ties
The parties discussed improving customs procedures
Georgian Prime Minister arrives in Tajikistan
Irakli Kobakhidze will meet with Tajikistan's President and prime minister during his official visit to the country.
Russia remains leading importer of Georgian apples
Georgia has seen a 30% rise in apple exports, with Russia maintaining its position as the top buyer, accounting for more than 22,000 tons.
UK Ambassador summoned to Georgian Foreign Ministry
The UK Ambassador to Georgia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry over a statement by the UK embassy in Tbilisi concerning anti-Russian sanctions.
Türkiye reaffirms its willingness to host negotiations on Ukrainian settlement
Türkiye's Foreign Minister has reaffirmed Ankara's willingness to serve as a venue for Ukraine settlement talks, having previously hosted multiple rounds of Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister receives Turkish Ambassador
Alexander Alimov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, received Turkish Ambassador Tanju Bilgiç in Moscow for talks on bilateral cooperation at the UN.
NATO air defense system to be deployed in Konya
A timeline for the deployment has not yet been announced
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.