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OPEC Fund approves loan for Middle Corridor's Turkish section
The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved a $250 million loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing project, marking the largest single financing commitment in the institution’s history.
Tokayev outlines Kazakhstan's key achievements in recent years
According to Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan's economy has grown by 30% since 2019 and highlighted the country's significant progress in the social sphere, demographics, and construction.
Netanyahu orders complete isolation of West Bank
Following a shooting incident near Hebron, Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to isolate the West Bank.
Azeri Light oil rises to almost 122 dollars per barrel
The price of a barrel of Azerbaijani Azeri Light oil reached almost $122 following regular trading on the world market
Dates announced for U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
FIFA has confirmed the schedule for the U-20 World Cup which will be held in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
Over 13 percent of Azerbaijan's territory contaminated with landmines - Shahriyar Hajiyev
Speaking from the UN podium, Shahriyar Hajiyev outlined the scale of the landmine problem in Azerbaijan and called on the international community to assist in addressing it.
US provides vehicles and equipment worth 14 million dollars to Armenian Border Guards
The US authorities have provided vehicles and equipment valued at $1.4 million to Armenian Border Guard Service units as part of a State Department program.
Armenian Prosecutor's Office seeks two-month extension of Kocharyan's detention
Robert Kocharyan could face an additional two months in custody in connection with a criminal case involving bribery and abuse of office.
Armenia increases exports to EU countries 15-fold
Armenia's exports to European Union countries increased 1.5-fold year-on-year in January-September 2026, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said.
Truck transit through Georgia rises, revenue up 6 percent
Truck transit revenue in Georgia has increased by 6.2% this year, with nearly 1,400 trucks crossing daily, marking the first increase in four years.
Kobakhidze receives Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze received Central Asian Foreign Ministers, with talks with Georgia's Foreign Minister also scheduled for today.
Kobakhidze to visit Hungary
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will join commemorations in Budapest marking the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.
OPEC Fund approves loan for Middle Corridor's Turkish section
The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved a $250 million loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing project, marking the largest single financing commitment in the institution’s history.
Ankara and Ottawa deepen cooperation in defence and energy
Türkiye and Canada have reached an agreement on cooperation in defence and energy, with partnerships in trade and transport also to be developed
Istanbul to host first-ever R4-E3 talks
Istanbul will host meetings of top diplomats of the R4 mechanism (Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia) and the European E3 mechanism (UK, Germany, and France), including in an unprecedented combined format, on October 23.
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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.