12 May 2024

"Garabaghname" photo exhibition opens in Azerbaijan's Shusha

A photo exhibition entitled "Garabaghname" opened on Sunday as part of the 7th Kharibulbul International Music Festival, co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture in Shusha, News.Az reports.
Six killed in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod

Rescue workers in the western Russian city of Belgorod have recovered the bodies of six people buried beneath the rubble of an apartment building that collapsed earlier on Sunday after being struck by a Ukrainian missile, News.Az reports citing the Moscow Times.
Azerbaijan extends condolences over deadly floods in Brazil

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday extended condolences over deadly floods that have hit Brazil.
Azerbaijani parliament speaker arrives in Uzbekistan

A delegation headed by Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (Parliament) Sahiba Gafarova on Sunday arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on a working visit, the parliament’s press service told News.Az.
Russian border guards withdraw from Armenia

Russian border guards are winding down their posts in Armenia's Syunik region.
ADA University hosts event on preparations for COP29

ADA University has hosted an event highlighting preparations for COP29 with Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Janet Scotland in attendance, News.Az reports.
Three wounded after rocket falls in Israel's Ashkelon

Following sirens on Saturday night in the southern city of Ashkelon, one rocket was reported to have fallen in the Israeli city along with the fall of a rocket interceptor, the municipality of Ashkelon said, News.Az reports citing the Jerusalem Post.
Switzerland's Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'The Code' performed by Nemo, News.Az reports citing the official website of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Swiss Vice Chancellor Andre Simonazzi dies at 55 while hiking

Switzerland’s Vice Chancellor Andre Simonazzi died on Friday at the age of 55, the Swiss government said in a statement, News.Az reports citing Bloomberg.
Heavy rain, flash flood death toll in Afghanistan climbs to 300

At least 300 people have now been confirmed killed as torrential rain and devastating floods battered north and northwestern Afghanistan, UN Food Program said on Saturday, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.