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UN General Assembly 81st session kicks off in US
The first meeting of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly has taken place at the UN headquarters.
Iran seizes US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Navy has announced the seizure of a modern U.S. Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle.
Iran to use proceeds from Hormuz Strait to strengthen defense
Iran will use proceeds from the fees for the passage through the Strait of Hormuz to improve living standards in the country and strengthen its defense, member of the parliamentary committee on national defense Hassan Ghashghavi said.
AZAL to resume regular Baku-Jeddah direct flights
Flights on the Baku–Jeddah–Baku route will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
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.
Armenias economy grew by 6 percent
The country produced $14 bln worth of goods and services
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
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.
Turkish Airlines becomes Liverpool's new shirt sponsor
Starting with the 2027–28 season, the Turkish Airlines logo will appear on the front of Liverpool’s playing shirts
Whole world pays bill for Iran crisis - Erdogan
The conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has a global reach that is felt worldwide, including in Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said following a cabinet meeting in Ankara.
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.
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.