Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn in forests, grasslands, or other natural landscapes.

Rumors of a potential military conflict between Israel and Türkiye have been circulating widely, fueled by heightened tensions over geopolitical and territorial disputes. At the heart of these strains are conflicting interests in the Middle East—particularly in Syria—and diverging policies on regional security.

Georgia remains gripped by widespread protests following disputed presidential elections.

By Tural Heybatov

The global geopolitical landscape is shifting, with particular focus on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. President-elect Donald Trump, set to take office on January 20, has signaled his intent to engage Russian President Vladimir Putin in discussions aimed at resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine.

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant increase in respiratory viral infections, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), in northern China since December 2024.

Indonesia plans to propose a reduction in trade tariffs to the United States through bilateral cooperation between the two countries, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Monday, News.az reports citing Xinhua.

India is considering an effect of US sanctions on the Vostok Oil project, a source in the Indian government told reporters, News.az reportsc iting TASS.

A German court has ruled that a supermarket cannot sell a product labeled as "Dubai chocolate" unless it is actually produced in the Emirate of Dubai, News.az reports citing Deutsche Welle.

Dozens of countries are set to send delegates to Norway on Wednesday for a global alliance focused on finding a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to Norway's foreign ministry, News.az reports citing The Times of Israel.