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Rouhani: US sets eyes on Arabian black gold reserves, bank accounts

25.04.2018 23:56 GMT

The Iranian leader's words come hot on the heels of Trump's threats to create "big problems" for Iran if it decides to restart its nuclear program. Trump has been criticizing the Iranian deal for a long time and demands to "fix it," promising that otherwise he would withdraw from the agreement, APA reports quoting sputniknews.

Russian, Armenian presidents discuss political crisis in Armenia

25.04.2018 23:26 GMT

It is crucial for all political forces in Armenia to show restraint and responsibility so as to overcome the domestic crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian counterpart Armen Sargsyan agreed in their phone conversation on Wednesday, TASS reported.

"Yelq" demands resignation of mayor of Yerevan

25.04.2018 22:33 GMT

The head of Yelq parliamentary group of Yerevan Davit Khazhakyan made a statement demanding the resignation of mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan, Lragir reports.

Baku to host meeting on establishment of North-South electricity corridor

25.04.2018 22:16 GMT

A trilateral meeting on the establishment of Russia-Azerbaijan-Iran North-South electricity corridor will be held in Baku on April 26, AzerTag reports

OSCE Sec. Gen. congratulates President Ilham Aliyev

25.04.2018 21:31 GMT

OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger has congratulated President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in connection with his victory in the April 11 presidential election.

Romanian president congratulates Azerbaijani president

25.04.2018 21:08 GMT

Romanian President Klaus Werner Iohannis has congratulated Ilham Aliyev on his victory in the April 11 presidential election in Azerbaijan, AzVision reports.

PM: China ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan for benefit of both nations

25.04.2018 20:28 GMT

Prime Minister of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang has congratulated Novruz Mammadov on his appointment as Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Xinhua reported.

Armenia’s Dashnaktsutyun leaves ruling coalition

25.04.2018 20:09 GMT

The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Dashnaktsutyun has announced a decision to leave the coalition with the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, APA reported citing panorama.am.

Azerbaijani MP talks double standards in PACE

25.04.2018 19:35 GMT

Once again Azerbaijan witnessed the double standards prevailing in Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), member of the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Sevinj Fataliyeva said April 25.

Residential complex for employees of Presidential Administration to be launched in autumn of 2019

25.04.2018 19:29 GMT

A new building for employees of the Presidential Administration is being constructed in the intersection of Ganja Avenue and I. Zulfugarov streets, Khatai district.

Pashinyan to be nominated for PM

25.04.2018 17:14 GMT

The situation in the country will not be resolved only after Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation, MP from Yelk bloc Edmon Marukyan said in an interview with RFE/RL.

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is our problem as well, says Erdogan

25.04.2018 16:52 GMT

"Official Ankara supports Azerbaijan's position in the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict."

Azerbaijan, Turkey ink several documents

25.04.2018 16:24 GMT

Azerbaijan and Turkey signed several documents on April 25.

Azerbaijan's defense minister to visit China

25.04.2018 15:58 GMT

On April 26, Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov will leave for Beijing at the invitation of Colonel General Wei Fenghe, the Member of State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Minister of Defense of the People's Republic of China.

Azerbaijan considers restriction of freedom for several offences

25.04.2018 15:04 GMT

Azerbaijani lawmakers are considering imposing a restriction of freedom for several offences.

Chaos in Yerevan: live force and special hardware deployed

25.04.2018 14:41 GMT

Mass protests continue in Armenia - supporters of the opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan again blocked the Yerevan streets.

President: No countries are as close to each other as Azerbaijan and Turkey

25.04.2018 14:33 GMT

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, who is on an official visit to Turkey, has met with Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Ismail Kahraman, APA reported citing Timeturk.

Meeting of Turkish, Azerbaijani presidents kicks off

25.04.2018 14:08 GMT

A one-on-one meeting of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan has kicked off in Ankara, APA reports.

OSCE monitoring ends without incident

25.04.2018 12:51 GMT

OSCE has held a monitoring on the state border of Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Newspaper: Armenia ruling party MPs oppose one another

25.04.2018 12:38 GMT

Major breakthroughs have begun within the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Faction at the National Assembly (NA), according to Zhamanak (Time) newspaper.

Mogherini: Iran nuclear deal should be kept

25.04.2018 12:23 GMT

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the current deal with Iran is working effectively to keep Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and should be preserved for the future.

Protests resume, police deployed in Armenian capital after talks cancelled

25.04.2018 12:17 GMT

Armenian protest leader Nikol Pashinian has launched a fresh demonstration on the streets of Yerevan, leading thousands of his supporters on a march after negotiations he was to hold with the ruling Republican Party (HHK) were cancelled, AzVision.az reports citing the Armenian Media.

Azerbaijan remains Turkey’s most reliable strategic partner - presidential administration

25.04.2018 11:58 GMT

Azerbaijan remains the most reliable strategic partner of Turkey, the Turkish presidential administration told on April 25.

Russian diplomats leave Seattle after consulate closed — senior consul

25.04.2018 11:49 GMT

Diplomats from the Russian Consulate General in Seattle are leaving the city on Tuesday, Senior Consul Khalit Aisin has told TASS.

Trump describes 1915 events as 'Meds Yeghern'

25.04.2018 11:34 GMT

President Donald Trump issued an annual commemoration of the 1915 events using the Armenian term “Meds Yeghern” in a statement on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported.

Azerbaijani and Turkish leaders to meet tete-a-tete

25.04.2018 11:11 GMT

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is on an official visit to Ankara, will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today.

Azerbaijani oil price exceeds $76

25.04.2018 10:58 GMT

Azerbaijan has seen an increase in oil price.

Azerbaijani and Turkish residents of Washington D.C. hold demonstrations in US over 1915 events

25.04.2018 10:42 GMT

The demonstrations also ended without incident after demonstrators performed the Turkish national anthem.

US urges all parties in Armenia to engage in constructive dialogue

25.04.2018 10:12 GMT

US called all parties in Armenia for constructive dialogue to ensure peaceful transition of power, said State Department spokesman Heather Nauert.

Dates set for next plenary meetings of Azerbaijani parliament

25.04.2018 10:05 GMT

Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (parliament) will hold two plenary meetings on May 1 and 4, APA has learned.

• Politics

  • OSCE Sec. Gen. congratulates President Ilham Aliyev
  • Romanian president congratulates Azerbaijani president
  • Azerbaijani MP talks double standards in PACE
  • Azerbaijan, Turkey ink several documents
  • Azerbaijan's defense minister to visit China

• Economy

  • Baku to host meeting on establishment of North-South electricity corridor
  • PM: China ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan for benefit of both nations
  • Residential complex for employees of Presidential Administration to be launched in autumn of 2019
  • Azerbaijani oil price exceeds $76
  • SOCAR talks on progress of modernization at Baku oil refinery

• Sports

  • New Carting Center opens in Baku
  • Azerbaijani gymnasts secure bronze at AGF Junior Trophy
  • Cargoes for holding 2018 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix arrive in Baku
  • Baku to host Global Forum of Young Leaders of Special Olympics Movement
  • 5th shooting tournament among mass media representatives in Baku

• Armenia

  • "Yelq" demands resignation of mayor of Yerevan
  • Armenia’s Dashnaktsutyun leaves ruling coalition
  • Pashinyan to be nominated for PM
  • Chaos in Yerevan: live force and special hardware deployed
  • Newspaper: Armenia ruling party MPs oppose one another

• Georgia

  • 16 Georgian wine companies on display in Japan
  • Georgia celebrates Georgian Language Day
  • European Council approves €45 million in financial assistance for Georgia
  • 1 dead, 1 injured while mountain climbing in Georgia
  • Georgia mourns coal mine accident victims

• Turkey

  • Trump describes 1915 events as 'Meds Yeghern'
  • Azerbaijani and Turkish residents of Washington D.C. hold demonstrations in US over 1915 events
  • Turkish diver set new world record
  • PACE calls on Turkey to ‘postpone’ June 24 snap elections
  • Turkey's Adıyaman earthquake injures 13 people

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