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Pakistan offers peace talks to Taliban amid deadly Islamabad bombing


Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on November 12 extended an offer for renewed peace talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government, a week after negotiations…

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G7 calls for complete denuclearisation of North Korea


The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have adopted a communiqué demanding the complete denuclearisation of North Korea. The document expresses…

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Rating upgrade positions SOCAR as reliable partner in global energy transition


One of the most notable aspects of this upgrade is the emphasis placed on transparency. For years, international investors have sought greater clarity in the financial reporting of state‑owned enterprises. SOCAR’s commitment to enhancing disclosure practices and improving communication with rating agencies demonstrates a clear shift toward global standards. This is not merely a technical improvement; it is a cultural change that strengthens Azerbaijan’s reputation as a country willing to align its corporate governance with international expectations. Such progress builds confidence among investors and partners, paving the way for more…

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Ilham Aliyev received delegation of U.S. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of the U.S. Church of …

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Did anyone else have a flashback to the 90s? Georgia is reliving her brutal past. There is zero reason for the youth of Georgia to have to see and experience such fear and crimes! Georgians should not be allowing this to happen!


Did anyone else have a flashback to the 90s? Georgia is reliving her brutal past. There is zero reason for the youth of Georgia to have to see and experience such fear and crimes! Georgians should not be allowing this to happen!

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Asset quality of Azerbaijan’s Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund remains high – Fitch


The asset quality of the Azerbaijan Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund (AMCGF) remains strong, with non-performing loans accounting for less than 0.1% of its total portfolio, which includes both mortgage and leaseback loans, Azernews reports, citing the Fitch Ratings agency. Fitch notes that the Fund’s financial profile remains stable, supported by consistent and significant government backing. Despite only moderate profitability, the Fund maintains a sustainable business model. It receives annual capital injections from the state, amounting to…

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Explosion at oil factory in Türkiye’s organised industrial zone injures ten


An explosion in the boiler room of an oil factory located in the Organised Industrial Zone of Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, left ten people injured, including one in…

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Georgia’s ex-President Saakashvili returned to prison after medical treatment


Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, convicted on multiple charges, has been transferred from the Vivamedi Clinic in Tbilisi back to Rustavi Prison, Georgian…

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Three earthquakes strike Balıkesir in quick succession


Three consecutive earthquakes hit Balıkesir on the morning of 13 November. Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced in a post on its…