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US redirects 94 vessels since resuming Iran naval blockade
U.S. forces have redirected 94 vessels since the resumption of the naval blockade of Iranian ports, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.
Houthi attack on refugee camp leaves several dead - report
At least two people died after a Houthi missile attack on a refugee camp in the northern part of the Yemeni Marib governorate, the Al Hadath television channel reported.
Number of BRICS states critical of Iran's actions - Ryabkov
The situation around Iran is the most pressing issue on the BRICS political agenda, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with TASS.
Baku highlights nuclear safety at IAEA Board meeting
Azerbaijan's Permanent Representative emphasised the need to ensure nuclear safety during an IAEA meeting in Vienna.
Azerbaijan may join Global Offshore Wind Alliance
The International Renewable Energy Agency invited Azerbaijan to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance.
Nearly 170 mines cleared in Azerbaijan in one week
In the first week of September, Azerbaijani deminers cleared around 1,700 hectares of land and neutralised approximately 170 mines, according to ANAMA.
EU assesses Armenia visa-free travel prospects by 2029
Brussels has urged caution against premature predictions regarding visa liberalisation with Yerevan.
Pashinyan presents book 'Take a Step, Overthrow Serzh' on 2018 Revolution
The book describes the circumstances surrounding the spring 2018 revolution
Azerbaijani fuel and Russian grain shipped to Armenia
Azerbaijan has exported another shipment of petroleum products to Armenia, and transit cargo was transported.
Russia leads in Georgian watermelon and melon imports
In July, the majority of Georgia's watermelon and melon exports went to Russia, accounting for almost three‑quarters of total export revenue.
SOCAR Georgia imports first batch of gasoline from Italy
SOCAR Georgia Petroleum, a subsidiary of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) in Georgia, has imported the first batch of gasoline from Italiana Petroli, a member of the SOCAR Group.
IT specialists to obtain temporary residence in Georgia more easily
Foreign IT specialists will be able to obtain temporary residence permits in Georgia more easily under amendments to the current law.
Erdogan assesses SCO potential
Türkiye will continue to develop its relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, according to a press statement issued by the Turkish Presidency after a cabinet meeting.
Türkiye's museum count increases
The number of museums in Türkiye rose 4.4% to 664 in 2025, while museum and archaeological site visits increased 6.8% to nearly 65.9 million, according to 2025 Cultural Heritage Statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).
Türkiye to triple military spending over three years
Türkiye has announced a major increase in military spending over the next three years as it pushes to develop its own defence equipment.
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.