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Hamas calls on mediators to pressure Israel for Gaza Peace
Hamas has called on mediators to pressure Israel into agreeing to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Yeni Sangachal Substation inaugurated in Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the 220/110/10 kV Yeni Sangachal substation operated by AzerEnerji OJSC. The project is designed to …
Pentagon chief announces unprecedented strikes on Iran
The U.S. military remains ready to deliver strikes against Iranian territory at a level "not seen since World War 2," Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.
SOCAR acquires Japanese Itochu's stake in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli
SOCAR's share in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli has grown to 35.3% following the purchase of Itochu's stake.
Two people injured in landmine explosion in Azerbaijan's Aghdara
A non-governmental organization (NGO) employee was injured in a landmine explosion on August 3 in the area of Chardagli village, Azerbaijan's Aghdara district.
Mehriban Aliyeva shares post on passing of Nariman Hasanzade
A post on the passing of Azerbaijani People's Poet Nariman Hasanzade was published on First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva's social media pages.
Ruben Rubinyan elected Speaker of Armenian Parliament
The candidate from the ruling Civil Contract faction, Ruben Rubinyan, has been elected Speaker of the Armenian Parliament of the 9th convocation, the chairwoman of the parliamentary counting commission Lilit Minasyan announced.
Lilit Makunts takes over as Chief of Staff of Armenian PMs Office
Armenain Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday introduced the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, Lilit Makunts, to officials of his administration.
Pashinyan says prospects for relations with Ankara unclear
The future of Armenia-Türkiye normalisation remains unclear, with Pashinyan saying he does not know who will take over from Rubinyan as Special Envoy for the talks.
Georgia releases Russian spending in 2026
Russians spent more than $300 million in Georgia during the first half of the year, according to the National Bank.
Tbilisi optimistic about restoring ties with Washington
Georgia’s authorities maintain contacts with the American side and are optimistic about the restoration of strategic partnership with the United States, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said.
Dredging work begins at Anaklia Port
Construction of the Anaklia deepwater port in Georgia continues, with dredging operations and approach channel works now underway.
Türkiye successfully counters regional threats and challenges
Türkiye is closely analyzing developments on Cyprus and in the wider region, as well as their potential implications, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler said.
Most wildfires across Türkiye under control
Firefighters had brought most of the wildfires reported across Türkiye since July 29 under control, Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said.
Air Anka launches flights from Sochi and Krasnodar to Antalya
Air Anka will begin flying from Sochi to Antalya this week, with services from Krasnodar starting next 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.