Day: March 18, 2026

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reports on Wednesday that Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an overnight airstrike in Tehran, AzerNEWS reports.

Baku will welcome the country’s top gymnasts as they compete in the 31st Azerbaijan National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship, AzerNEWS reports.

U.S. artificial intelligence and robotics companies are sounding the alarm over China’s rapid progress in humanoid robotics, urging lawmakers to take action against rising competitors such as Unitree Robotics, AzerNEWS reports.

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— ela alaverdashvili (@elaalaverda) Mar 18, 2026

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
We were deeply saddened to receive the news of the passing of His Holiness …