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Iran has reached a significant milestone in its aviation industry by localizing the production of Airbus and Boeing aircraft engine parts, as announced by Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization, News.az reports citing Iranian media.
The National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces on Tuesday expressed its support for the transitional government formed by Mohammed al-Bashir after the fall of the Assad regime, News.az reports citing Turkish media.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, and specifically on the worl, “until another arrangement is found that will ensure Israel’s security,” News.az reports citing foreign media.
The Georgian seaside town of Poti is sometimes described as a “Little Paris” because of its quaint, low-rise profile and the well-proportioned layout of its streets. But during a recent visit, the stench of raw sewage hung in the air, making it nearly unbearable to stay in the town center, News.az reports citing Eurasinet.
Switzerland’s parliament voted on Tuesday to outlaw Hezbollah, marking a rare shift for the neutral country, which has traditionally emphasized promoting international dialogue and mediation, News.az reports citing The Times of Israel.
Ukraine has reaffirmed its willingness to transit gas to Slovakia in 2025, but with a key condition: the gas must not originate from Russia, News.az reports citing foreign media.
On December 16, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump nominated his former ambassador to Portugal, George Glass, as his next ambassador to Japan, adding another China hawk to his team, News.az reports citing Foreign Policy.
According to a senior Palestinian source, a new momentum has emerged in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, with both sides reportedly closer than ever to reaching a deal, News.az reports citing foreign media.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the possible deployment of foreign peacekeeping troops in Ukraine could be discussed at a meeting of European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday, News.az reports citing foreign media.
