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Iran does not want to sign deal acceptable to US - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he is not seeking to extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran.
US reveals timeframe for Hamas disarmament
The disarmament of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas may begin within 30 days, and work to eliminate some of the tunnels in the next two to three months, Jared Kushner, son·in·law of U.S. President Donald Trump, said in an interview with Fox News.
Jackie Chan movie Armor of God 4 wraps Baku shoot
Filming of the Azerbaijani part of the film "Armor of God 4: Ultimatum" starring Jackie Chan has been completed, the press office of the Azerbaijani Cinema Agency (ARKA) reported.
Jackie Chan movie Armor of God 4 wraps Baku shoot
Filming of the Azerbaijani part of the film "Armor of God 4: Ultimatum" starring Jackie Chan has been completed, the press office of the Azerbaijani Cinema Agency (ARKA) reported.
Nearly 40 ex-IDPs arrive in Shushas Kichik-Galadarasi village
A group of ex-IDPs arrived in the village of Kichik Galadarasi in the Shusha District on August 17, according to Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons.
Oil transit via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan falls 8,5 percent
Oil exports via the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline fell by 8.5% this year, with 14.7 million tonnes transported through the route.
Yerevan and New Delhi discuss defense cooperation
Armenian and Indian defense officials have held talks on developing bilateral military contacts and addressing regional and global security issues.
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.
Telavi receives 500,000 lari for disaster recovery
The Georgian government has allocated funds from its reserve fund to help Telavi recover from a mudslide that flooded several streets about a month ago.
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.
New Istanbul Airport sets new daily flight and passenger record
The IGA Istanbul Airport reached its highest daily number of flights and passengers in Türkiye and Europe with some 290,287 passengers aboard 1,739 flights on August 16, Turkish transport and infrastructure minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said.
Turkish company to manage power grids in Uzbekistan
Aksa Elektrik will manage the Samarkand electricity grid in Uzbekistan. This is the first time a foreign company has taken over a power grid in the country.
Türkiye steps up probes into forest fires
Türkiye has identified 43 suspects in investigations into 64 forest fires across 22 provinces since June 1, with 11 suspects arrested and 18 placed under judicial control, Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek 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.