Chikovani and Papikyan discuss Georgia-Armenia defense cooperation
During a visit to Georgia, the Armenian Defense Minister met with his local counterpart. The two sides discussed regional security.
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Azerbaijan allocates nearly 13 billion manat for defense
The Azerbaijani authorities allocated approximately 1.3 billion manat for the country's defense. The largest budget expenditure item was salaries.
Hezbollah hits Israeli positions for first time since ceasefire takes effect
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said it targeted northern Israel for the first time since a ceasefire took effect, describing the attack as a response to repeated Israeli violations.
Pegasus Airlines plane stranded in Iran departs for Türkiye
Due to the escalation in the Middle East, it was stuck in Tehran for nearly two months
Tens of thousands of Chechnya and Dagestan residents affected by floods
Almost 4,000 victims of the disaster received compensation in Dagestan
Azerbaijan's resettlement to liberated territories to peak this year
This year, the resettlement process in the liberated territories will reach its peak, the Azerbaijani President’s Special Representative in the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend regions Emin Guseynov said.
Russia sends humanitarian aid to Lebanon
A plane of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry has gone to Beirut to deliver humanitarian aid, a ministry spokesperson said.
Over 300 people to return to Agdam today
Today, the next group of former internally displaced persons is returning to the Azerbaijani city of Aghdam.
Turkey to tighten gun controls after school attacks
Türkiye will step up efforts to enhance school safety following recent attacks that shocked the nation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.
Only 20 Russian volunteers remain at Bushehr NPP
Russian atomic energy corporation Rosatom has completed the evacuation of its employees from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev said.
Russia cancels restrictions on flights to UAE going through Iran
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has canceled its recommendations to suspend ticket sales for flights to the United Arab Emirates and also lifted restrictions on the use of Iranian airspace, the agency announced.
Sochi hit by 3,7-magnitude earthquake
A small earthquake struck Sochi on Monday afternoon. According to seismologists, its magnitude reached 3.7.
Iranian cargo vessel seized by US military - CENTCOM
An Iranian cargo vessel that was seized earlier by the U.S. forces was traveling en route to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.
New city to be built in Iran's Hormozgan Province
A new city, Makran-e Markazi, will be built in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province soon. It will be built on the Persian Gulf coast and will have a population of over 150,000.
Rosaviation extends Iran flight ban
Russian aviation authorities will not open Iranian airspace to civilian aircraft
A container ship was attacked off Omans coast
Fortunately, there are no victims or fires
Police detain Mayor of Turkish Eşme
Turkish media reports the arrest of the mayor of Eşme. His wife was also detained.
Moscow and Baku are negotiating to expand air travel - Alexey Overchuk
Alexey Overchuk announced talks between Russia and Azerbaijan on expanding the air travel network.
FUNSUN launches charter flights to Antalya from Grozny for first time
This summer, charter flights from six Russian cities to Antalya will be included into the flight schedule. FUN&SUN is introducing these charter services in partnership with AZUR air.
Beirut population increases by 50 due to Middle East crisis
The population of the Lebanese capital has increased by 50% due to the influx of refugees caused by Israel's military operation against the Hezbollah movement, launched on March 2, Minister of Social Affairs of Lebanon Hanin as-Said said.
