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France considers recognizing Palestinian statehood by June, Macron says


French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that France may formally recognize the State of Palestine as early as June 2025. Speaking in an interview with France…

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Azerbaijani ambassador exposes Armenian lies in Belgian parliament


The Foreign Relations Committee of the Belgian Parliament has held hearings on a draft resolution concerning Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, which was marked by…

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Iran, Bahrain FMs hold talks on regional cooperation


TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Bahraini counterpart discussed regional and international developments in a phone call, highlighting the importance of continued dialogue.

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Kyrgyzstan’s growth hinges on private sector strength, ADB says



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Italian newspaper explores Azerbaijan’s ancient Albanian churches


The Holy See’s official newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, has featured a new article on the history of Caucasian Albania. Rossella Fabiani, a journalist for the newspaper,…

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In Georgia’s anti-government protests, where are the Kists?


5.Georgia’s EU U-turnIn Georgia’s anti-government protests, where are the Kists?

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Russian tax authorities freeze former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s accounts, again


1.DaghestanRussian tax authorities freeze former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s accounts, again

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Armenia to open embassy in Oman



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IMF urges Azerbaijan to accelerate private sector reforms, improve investment climate


The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is calling on the Azerbaijani government to step up efforts to attract private investment, reduce fiscal risks, and implement reforms in three strategic areas: state-owned enterprise governance, anti-corruption policy, and financial sector development.
According to Azernews, the Fund emphasised that the strategic roadmap “Azerbaijan 2030” places the private sector at the center of economic growth, employment, and investment. While acknowledging progress in simplifying business and licensing procedures, the IMF stressed the importance of deeper structural changes to sustain momentum.

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France to recognize Palestinian state: Macron


TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – President Emmanuel Macron says France could recognise a Palestinian state “in the coming months”.