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Arab States urge UN to address Strait of Hormuz crisis
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the UN Security Council to facilitate a resolution of the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Arab countries emphasize that the priority is to guarantee the safety of ships transiting the strait.
World on brink of wider Middle East war - UN Chief
The UN Secretary-General warned of the risk of a wider war in the Middle East. He said it would have an impact on the entire planet.
Putin proposes grain and energy hub establishment in Egypt
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Moscow and Cairo might explore the establishment of a grain and energy hub in Egypt.
Three stations to be built on Aghdam-Khankendi railway
According to Azerbaijan Railways, the Aghdam-Khankendi railway will have three new stations, built to the most modern standards
Baku hosts 2nd meeting of government leaders from Turkic states
Azerbaijan's Baku is hosting the second meeting of prime ministers and vice presidents from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
Azerbaijan neutralizes over 5000 mines and shells in March
A total of 267 anti-tank mines, 236 anti-personnel mines, and 4,922 unexploded ordnance (UXO) were discovered and neutralized in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories in March 2026, the country’s National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) said.
Armenian PM arrives in Russia for working visit
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has arrived in Russia on a working visit, during which he is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pashinyan announced on his social media page.
Armenia elections: Pashinyan nominated for PM
Incumbent Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been nominated for prime minister in the June parliamentary elections by the Civil Contract party he leads.
Araghchi, Mirzoyan hold telephone conversation
The diplomats touched upon a number of humanitarian issues
Wind farm to be built in Georgia's Imereti region
A new wind farm will be built in Imereti, western Georgia, with a capacity of 224 MW.
Georgian Prime Minister and US Secretary of State hold phone call
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation.
Georgia sets record for copper purchases from Russia
In early 2026, Georgia increased its purchases of Russian copper. In February, Russia accounted for 55% of Georgia's copper imports, establishing itself as the country's main supplier of this metal.
Baku hosts 2nd meeting of government leaders from Turkic states
Azerbaijan's Baku is hosting the second meeting of prime ministers and vice presidents from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
Türkiye intends to maintain neutrality amid Middle East conflict
The Turkish government is maintaining a balanced stance and choosing not to align with either side amidst the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.
Akkuyu NPP's first power unit almost ready for operation
Turkish authorities plan to commission the first reactor of the Akkuyu NPP on October 29, the official national holiday - Republic Day
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.