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US Treasury extends license for negotiations on Lukoil's foreign assets
The US Department of the Treasury has once again extended a license that exempts negotiations concerning the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets from US sanctions.
Azerbaijan to develop Akba gold deposit in Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan is set to develop the Akba gold deposit in Uzbekistan. Geological exploration work will be carried out over the next 18 months.
Russia to ship first tanker carrying diesel fuel to US on October 22
Russia and the U.S. are finalizing contracts for diesel fuel supplies, with the first tanker loaded with 40,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel set to leave for the United States on October 22, October 22, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye hold phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and the two leaders discussed relations between Baku and Ankara.
New nature reserve established in Azerbaijan
A new nature reserve closely linked to archaeology, the Azykh‑Taghlar Archaeological Park, has been established in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan to develop Akba gold deposit in Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan is set to develop the Akba gold deposit in Uzbekistan. Geological exploration work will be carried out over the next 18 months.
Armenia reviews report on consequences of withdrawing from EAEU
The EAEU member states presented a report concerning the consequences of a possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the union; Armenian authorities stated they would review the document and give a response.
Agreement on TRIPP project approved in Armenia
The Armenian parliamentary committee on foreign relations approved the ratification of an agreement on the TRIPP project; the draft agreement will be submitted for consideration at the upcoming parliamentary session.
Kremlin still has to review report on consequences of Armenia's EAEU exit
The Kremlin has not yet examined the report by the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on the potential consequences of Armenia suspending its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Poti port in Georgia hits record cargo volume
During the first nine months of the year, the port of Poti in Georgia handled a total of 525,000 cargo containers; in July alone, 66,000 containers were processed, setting a new record.
Azerbaijan and Georgia aim to increase trade turnover to 2 billion dollars
This year, the authorities of Azerbaijan and Georgia plan to leverage their full economic potential to raise bilateral trade turnover to $2 billion.
Magnitude 3,3 earthquake strikes Georgia
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 struck Georgia. Tremors were recorded 4 km from the village of Agarebi, in the Shida Kartli region. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center of Georgia, an …
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye hold phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and the two leaders discussed relations between Baku and Ankara.
Türkiye advocates for Mecca Pact expansion
The Mecca Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is not an alternative to NATO and is open to other countries, spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said.
Moscow, Ankara support compliance with WTO rules
The diplomats "condemned unlawful trade restrictions and advocated for compliance with World Trade Organization rules"
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.