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Russian “Siloviki” launch offensive against Azerbaijan – From “you owe us” to Karabakh


The topic of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane, which was en route from Baku to Grozny and crashed near the city of Aktau on December 25, 2024, due…

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Official: EU teases Syria with lifting of sanctions in exchange for removal of Russian bases


The European Union has reportedly urged Syria to eliminate all foreign military presence, including Russian military bases, as part of it’s efforts to normalize…

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Fire breaks out at textile warehouse in Türkiye’s Istanbul


A fire has broken out at a facility used as a warehouse for a textile workshop in Arnavutköy district of Türkiye’s capital Istanbul. Multiple firefighters, policemen…

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Istanbul-Moscow flight makes unscheduled landing in southern Russian city of Astrakhan



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Trampın dövründə ABŞ-Azərbaycan münasibətləri necə olacaq? – Aleks Raufoğlu saat 12:00-da Çətin sualda


ABŞ-nin yeni Prezidenti Donald Trampın dünya və regionla bağlı siyasəti, Azərbaycanın iqtidar rəsmilərinin onun siyasətindən gözləntiləri barədə Vaşinqtonda yaşayan azərbaycanlı jurnalist Aleks Raufoğlu Kamran Mahmudovun təqdimatında yayımlanan “Çətin sual” verilişində danışır.


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Azerbaijan, Türkiye explore strengthening military relations


During an official visit to Türkiye, Azerbaijani Deputy Defence Minister, Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmat Mirzayev, engaged in discussions with…

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Russia opposes freezing Ukrainian conflict, calls for final solution


The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed strong opposition to any proposal that would freeze the ongoing Ukrainian conflict, citing concerns that such an approach…

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Russian MFA believes “baseless” Western promises to Yerevan put strain on relations


Russian-Armenian relations are experiencing a challenging period due to actions by the West, which is putting pressure on Yerevan and inciting it to sever ties with…

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1:51 PM 1/24/2025 – South Caucasus: Russian “Siloviki” launch offensive against Azerbaijan – From “you owe us” to Karabakh


 South Caucasus – 1:51 PM 1/24/2025

Pentagon issues global social media pause with exceptions for border operations
Pentagon issues global social media pause with exceptions for border operations
US Department of Defence (DOD) has implemented a global pause on all official social media accounts, effective, with the notable exception of posts related to US…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
2024 sees slight dip in global steel output, falling 0.9%
2024 sees slight dip in global steel output, falling 0.9%
Steel production in 71 countries that report to the World Steel Association rose by 5.6 per cent year-on-year in December 2024, reaching 144.5 million tons. The…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Russia opposes freezing Ukrainian conflict, calls for final solution
Russia opposes freezing Ukrainian conflict, calls for final solution
The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed strong opposition to any proposal that would freeze the ongoing Ukrainian conflict, citing concerns that such an approach…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
UK intelligence reports significant losses for North Korean forces near Kursk
UK intelligence reports significant losses for North Korean forces near Kursk
British intelligence has revealed that by mid-January 2025, North Korean (DPRK) forces suffered substantial losses during their offensive operations against Ukrainian…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Putin: Russia ready for talks on Ukraine – but Kyiv creates obstacles
Putin: Russia ready for talks on Ukraine - but Kyiv creates obstacles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia remains open to negotiations regarding Ukraine, including with the US, but obstacles to this are being created…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Speaker: Inter-parliamentary collaboration key to Azerbaijan-Belarus relations
Speaker: Inter-parliamentary collaboration key to Azerbaijan-Belarus relations
Chairman of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, welcomed Belarusian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Andrei Ravkov, as he concluded his diplomatic tenure in the country….
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Russian “Siloviki” launch offensive against Azerbaijan – From “you owe us” to Karabakh
Russian "Siloviki" launch offensive against Azerbaijan - From “you owe us” to Karabakh
The topic of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane, which was en route from Baku to Grozny and crashed near the city of Aktau on December 25, 2024, due…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Italy’s far-right party proposes withdrawal from WHO
Italy's far-right party proposes withdrawal from WHO
Italy’s far-right League party, a key partner in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, has introduced a proposal to withdraw Italy from the World Health Organization…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Azerbaijan, Pakistan sign protocol after intergovernmental commission session
Azerbaijan, Pakistan sign protocol after intergovernmental commission session
The officials from Azerbaijan and Pakistan have discussed cooperation in various sectors at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan intergovernmental commission….
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Russian MFA believes “baseless” Western promises to Yerevan put strain on relations
Russian MFA believes "baseless" Western promises to Yerevan put strain on relations
Russian-Armenian relations are experiencing a challenging period due to actions by the West, which is putting pressure on Yerevan and inciting it to sever ties with…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
German Chancellor backs stronger EU- Türkiye ties
German Chancellor backs stronger EU- Türkiye ties
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assessed the Türkiye-Germany relations and the ties between Türkiye and the EU. Scholz emphasized that it is crucial for Germany…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Georgian PM claims Ukraine conflict was preventable – “Global Forces Fuelled Conflict”
Georgian PM claims Ukraine conflict was preventable - “Global Forces Fuelled Conflict”
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has stated that the conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided, but was not due to the actions of several parties. In…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Official: EU teases Syria with lifting of sanctions in exchange for removal of Russian bases
Official: EU teases Syria with lifting of sanctions in exchange for removal of Russian bases
The European Union has reportedly urged Syria to eliminate all foreign military presence, including Russian military bases, as part of it’s efforts to normalize…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
PM: Georgia rejects sanctions as tool of blackmail
PM: Georgia rejects sanctions as tool of blackmail
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said that Georgia will not take steps that could lead to the country’s destruction, including the imposition of sanctions….
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Taliban responds to arrest warrants by slamming ICC for turning “blind eye” during past 20 years
Taliban responds to arrest warrants by slamming ICC for turning "blind eye" during past 20 years
The Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to refrain from imposing its own
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Fire breaks out at Iraq’s oil refinery
Fire breaks out at Iraq’s oil refinery
On January 24, a large fire broke out at a refinery in the Rumaila oil field in southern Iraq, leaving several workers injured with various degrees of severity….
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
NAUSS delegation engages in military training talks with Azerbaijani officials
NAUSS delegation engages in military training talks with Azerbaijani officials
A high-ranking delegation from the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), led by Vice-Rector Dr. Abdulrazag Al-Morjan, visited Azerbaijan to discuss…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
North Korea poised to send more troops to Russia after heavy losses
North Korea poised to send more troops to Russia after heavy losses
South Korea’s military announced on January 24 that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine,…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Fire breaks out at textile warehouse in Türkiye’s Istanbul
Fire breaks out at textile warehouse in Türkiye’s Istanbul
A fire has broken out at a facility used as a warehouse for a textile workshop in Arnavutköy district of Türkiye’s capital Istanbul. Multiple firefighters, policemen…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Azerbaijan, Türkiye explore strengthening military relations
Azerbaijan, Türkiye explore strengthening military relations
During an official visit to Türkiye, Azerbaijani Deputy Defence Minister, Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Hikmat Mirzayev, engaged in discussions with…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Turkish FM calls for US to resolve sanctions issues, strengthen Türkiye-US ties
Turkish FM calls for US to resolve sanctions issues, strengthen Türkiye-US ties
In a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Hamas confirms second round of hostage release as part of truce deal – Four Israeli Women to Be Freed
Hamas confirms second round of hostage release as part of truce deal - Four Israeli Women to Be Freed
Hamas is set to disclose the names of four Israeli hostages it plans to release tomorrow as part of a deal under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Azerbaijani presidential aide bids farewell to Turkish ambassador as he completes diplomatic tenure
Azerbaijani presidential aide bids farewell to Turkish ambassador as he completes diplomatic tenure
Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, has met with Turkish…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
Azerbaijani PM expresses gratitude to Belarusian ambassador as diplomatic mission ends
Azerbaijani PM expresses gratitude to Belarusian ambassador as diplomatic mission ends
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Belarusian Ambassador Andrei Ravkov, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, have expressed satisfaction…
caliber.azJan 24, 2025
South Caucasus News from Michael Novakhov

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50,000 Basij forces hold parade in Shiraz


SHIRAZ, Jan. 24 (MNA) – As many as 50,000 Basij forces marched in Shiraz on Friday. Designed as a cultural and combat exercise, the drill has been a part of Payambar-e Azam (The Great Prophet) 19 war game.