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US proposes Lebanon-Israel meeting in Rome
The US is planning to host Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome later this month.
EU discussing regional routes with South Caucasus countries
Magdalena Grono spoke about EU dialogue with Azerbaijan and Armenia on developing transport routes, emphasizing the EU's interest in ensuring mutual benefits for all sides.
Hegseth cancels visit to Israel due to Iran escalation - report
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has canceled his first visit to Israel, which was scheduled for Wednesday, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing a source.
Russia and Azerbaijan to continue constructive dialogue
Andrey Yatskin, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, met with Azerbaijani Ambassador Rahman Mustafayev today to discuss the work of the Inter-Parliamentary Commission and specific initiatives in this area.
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan sign protocol on cooperation in key areas
Following the regular meeting of the joint Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan intergovernmental commission in Ashgabat, the parties signed a protocol to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of areas.
EU discussing regional routes with South Caucasus countries
Magdalena Grono spoke about EU dialogue with Azerbaijan and Armenia on developing transport routes, emphasizing the EU's interest in ensuring mutual benefits for all sides.
EU discussing regional routes with South Caucasus countries
Magdalena Grono spoke about EU dialogue with Azerbaijan and Armenia on developing transport routes, emphasizing the EU's interest in ensuring mutual benefits for all sides.
Anaklia Port should be built with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Georgian opposition says
"Anaklia is a historic opportunity that should become a common Caucasian peace project and the main economic gateway to the Caucasus for the entire world,” Grigol Gegelia says
Armenia to need nuclear plant in coming years - Rosatom
Armenia may need a high or medium capacity nuclear plant in coming years to cover the energy shortage, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on the sidelines of the Innoprom-2026 forum.
Anaklia Port should be built with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Georgian opposition says
"Anaklia is a historic opportunity that should become a common Caucasian peace project and the main economic gateway to the Caucasus for the entire world,” Grigol Gegelia says
Georgia to retain state ownership of Anaklia port
Georgia's authorities have decided to forego foreign ownership of the Anaklia deep-water port project, and will maintain state ownership, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili said.
Former Georgian Defense Minister sentenced
The criminal case against former Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia has been concluded. He was found guilty of publicly calling for a violent change of government.
Deals worth 50 bn dollars signed on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara
Agreements worth at least 50 billion dollars have been concluded within the framework of a defense industry forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, the Turkiye newspaper reported.
Türkiye and Canada launch free trade agreement talks
Türkiye and Canada have formally launched negotiations on a free trade agreement aimed at deepening their economic partnership, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.
Erdogan hopes Trump talks to achieve positive results
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he is confident that long-standing issues between Türkiye and the U.S. can move toward positive outcomes, citing his close cooperation and strong relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump following their high-profile meeting at the NATO Summit in Ankara.
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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.