19 August 2024

Belarus deploys additional troops and aircraft to border with Ukraine

Belarus has sent aircraft and air defense troops to its border with Ukraine, following President Alexander Lukashenko's announcement of stationing nearly a third of the country's military along the frontier, News.Az reports citing ABC news .
Uzbekistan and the Taliban strengthen ties with a $2.5 billion deal

By Samir Muradov
Top European countries with the highest rates of poverty

By News.Az
Gazprom and SOCAR to enhance strategic partnership

Gazprom and SOCAR have reached an agreement to expand their multifaceted strategic partnership, the corresponding agreement was reached during the visit of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to the Republic of Azerbaijan, News.Az reports via Gazprom PJSC.
iPhone's ascent: Story of Apple’s success and records

In the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, Apple generated approximately 39 billion U.S. dollars in revenue from iPhone sales, News.Az reports citing Statista .
Russia claims Ukraine struck third bridge over Seym River in Kursk

Ukrainian forces have targeted a third bridge over the Seym River in the Kursk region, prompting Russia to declare a state of emergency in Proletarsk, News.Az reports citing Mehr news agency.
Azerbaijani servicemen attend tactical-special exercise in Kazakhstan

According to the joint plan signed between the Defense Ministries of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, the Altyn Kyran – 2024 (Golden Eagle) joint tactical-special exercise is taking place at the Koktal training ground in Zharkent, Kazakhstan, News.Az reports via the Defense Ministry.
Pakistan starts screening all travelers for mpox virus

In response to a positive mpox case detected this month, Pakistani authorities have initiated screening for all travelers entering the country as a precaution, News.Az reports citing Gulf news.
New horizons: What Putin and Aliyev discussed in Baku?

By Faiq Mahmudov

On August 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for a state visit, marking a significant moment in the deepening relations between the two nations. That same evening, President Ilham Aliyev, alongside First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, warmly welcomed President Putin with a dinner at their residence. The following day, on August 19, the two leaders held a private meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Gold surpasses $2,500 for the first time

Gold prices exceeded $2,500 per ounce for the first time, driven by expectations that the US Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates, News.Az reports citing foreign media.