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Thousands of NATO troops join drills in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region


AP:  Some 9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries have been participating this month in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become strategically sensitive following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sweden, which had joined the drills in the past, took part in the Baltops exercises for the first…


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World’s largest arms expo in Paris marred by ongoing conflicts


euronews:  From drones to armoured vehicles, to various artillery systems — the world’s largest defence and arms exhibition opened on Monday in Paris, showcasing the latest military technology.

However, the event has been impacted by ongoing worldwide conflicts. For the first time, Israel has been barred from participating in…


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Earthquake kills 4, injures 120 in northeastern Iran – Africanews English


Earthquake kills 4, injures 120 in northeastern Iran  Africanews English

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Russian official says Ukraine pouring troops into contested Kharkiv region


Reuters:  A Russian official said on Monday that fighting was gripping parts of Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region which Moscow has been trying to seize and added that Ukraine’s military was pouring men and equipment into the contested area.

Ukrainian President Voldodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv’s forces were gradually pushing…


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No Future US Government Can Prevent Iran Oil Exports, Minister Says – Asharq Al-awsat – English


No Future US Government Can Prevent Iran Oil Exports, Minister Says  Asharq Al-awsat – English

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President Aliyev: COP29 will see talks on agreeing upon new quantified goal on climate finance post-2025 – News.Az


President Aliyev: COP29 will see talks on agreeing upon new quantified goal on climate finance post-2025  News.Az

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President Aliyev addresses 29th High-Level Meeting on COP29 in Baku – Aze.Media – Aze Media


President Aliyev addresses 29th High-Level Meeting on COP29 in Baku – Aze.Media  Aze Media

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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 29th High-Level Meeting organized by Nizami Ganjavi International … – AzerNews.Az


President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 29th High-Level Meeting organized by Nizami Ganjavi International …  AzerNews.Az

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Azerbaijani President: COP29 to be held in Baku will see the talks on agreeing upon a new collective quantified goal … – AZERTAC News


Azerbaijani President: COP29 to be held in Baku will see the talks on agreeing upon a new collective quantified goal …  AZERTAC News

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Amendments to SFOPS bill propose increased funding for Armenia, end to Azerbaijan aid


Armenian Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. FrankPallone (D-NJ) has offered a bipartisan amendment with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) to the FY 2025 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPs) Appropriations Bill, which increases funding for the Republic of Armenia by $100,000,000 under the AEECA account, reports the Armenian Assembly of America.

This funding will support victims from Nagorno Karabakh currently residing in Armenia, who were forced to flee their ancestral homeland amid Azerbaijan’s full-scale attack in 2023.

Rep Mike Lawler (R-NY) has offered a bipartisan amendment to the FY25 SFOPS Bill, which prohibits funding to Azerbaijan until the President confirms to Congress that Azerbaijan has ceased offensive actions Armenians.