Categories
South Caucasus News

Azerbaijan posts 40% increase in passenger transportation by air


In January-May of 2024, 1,227,238 passengers were transported by air transport in Azerbaijan, 40% more than a year earlier, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

Categories
South Caucasus News

Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war


A senior Hamas official urged the United States on Monday to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza, ahead of the planned visit on Monday by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region to push forward ceasefire efforts, Report informs via Reuters.

Categories
South Caucasus News

Interior Ministry marks summer season opening in Batumi with water rescue equipment showcase



Categories
South Caucasus News

North Korea sends some 310 trash-carrying balloons in latest launch – Yonhap



Categories
South Caucasus News

Ilham Aliyev arrives in Turkey at invitation of Erdogan



Categories
South Caucasus News

Gold holds steady after biggest sell-off in 3-1/2 years


Reuters:  Gold prices held steady on Monday, after plunging in the previous session on China’s central bank pausing purchases and a robust U.S. jobs data dousing hopes of an imminent interest rate cut.

Spot gold was unchanged at $2,296.17 per ounce, as of 0751 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell…


Categories
South Caucasus News

“Anthrax” diagnosis confirmed in two more residents of Zagatala region


“Anthrax” infection has been confirmed in two more residents of Zagatala region. Total number of confirmed cases has reached three.

The Ministry of Health and the Medical Territorial Units Management Association (TƏBİB) of Azerbaijan today issued a joint statement on anthrax cases detected in Azerbaijan.

It reminds that on June…


Categories
South Caucasus News

Switzerland says 90 states, organizations signed up for Ukraine summit


Reuters:  Ninety states and organisations have so far registered to take part in a summit aiming to pave the way for peace in Ukraine that Switzerland will host from June 15-16, the Swiss government said on Monday.

Russia has not been invited to the summit due to be held…


Categories
South Caucasus News

Biden, France’s Macron reach agreement on using Russian assets for Ukraine


Reuters: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had reached an agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron on the use of profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

Asked if the two men had discussed the issue and whether they had come up with an agreement, Biden replied…


Categories
South Caucasus News

US man makes $60M ordering COVID-19 test kits for dead people


default.jpg