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Trump halts negotiations with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. administration officials to halt negotiations with Iran, CNN reported, citing a U.S. official.
Iran expels 2 French diplomats
Iran declared two French diplomats persona non grata on Tuesday and barred them from entering the country over alleged "illegal activities," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
UAE halts trade transactions with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced a halt of all trade, financial, and commercial operations with Iran following its missile attack.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to launch TransCaspian Fiber-Optic Link by yearend
The Trans‑Caspian fibre‑optic communication line between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan is set to begin operation in the fourth quarter of this year.
Azerbaijani named second most spoken language in Georgia
More than 265,000 people in Georgia speak Azerbaijani as their first language, making it the second most widely spoken language in the country, according to the 2024 census.
Azerbaijan increases hazelnut export revenue
Hazelnut exports brought Azerbaijan $100.2 million in 2026, showing a 21.5% increase in value compared with the same period last year.
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.
Azerbaijan's exports to Armenia exceed 17 mln dollars
The value of goods exported from Azerbaijan to Armenia amounted to $17.372 million in January-July 2026.
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.
Azerbaijani named second most spoken language in Georgia
More than 265,000 people in Georgia speak Azerbaijani as their first language, making it the second most widely spoken language in the country, according to the 2024 census.
Poland tightens entry rules for Georgian citizens
New entry rules for Georgian citizens travelling to Poland for work take effect on August 15, though visa‑free tourist travel remains unchanged.
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.
Türkiye condemns Israeli strike on Syrian airbase
Türkiye has condemned Israel's strike on a Syrian airbase and called on the international community to respond to Tel Aviv's actions.
Fidan and Araghchi discuss US-Iran ceasefire
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke Monday by phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.
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.
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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.