Day: September 21, 2023

1. Iran’s parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary  The Associated Press
2. Iran’s parliament approves ‘hijab bill’; harsh punishments for violations  Al Jazeera English
3. Iran’s parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after Mahsa Amini protest anniversary  NBC News

Explainer: What has changed in Iran one year since Mahsa Amini …  Reuters

Iran identifies 5 prisoners it wants from US in swap for Iranian-Americans and billions in assets  WSFA

It is expected that in 2024, total expenditures on public services in Azerbaijan will amount to 4.81 billion manats ($2.82 billion), Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Ministry of Finance.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on September 21 at the initiative of the Azerbaijani side, Report informs, citing AZERTAC.

For the last three years, since the end of the 44-Day War, Azerbaijan has on numerous occasions stated its readiness to provide safety, security, and all the rights under Azerbaijani legislation and constitution to all ethnicities, including Armenians

In January-August of this year, 5.57 million tons of cargo worth $2.46 billion were transported by railway in Azerbaijan, up by 20.8% and 1.05%, respectively, Report informs.

Russian peacekeepers have unconditionally assumed obligation to protect Armenians in NK under new ceasefire deal – PM  ARMENPRESS

Weakened by Ukraine, Russia’s Power Ebbs in Caucasus as …  The New York Sun

Ongoing war between Azerbaijan and Armenia continues to put …  CHVN Radio