Day: April 7, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic statement regarding the escalating situation around Iran, warning of potentially catastrophic consequences, AzerNEWS reports.

Humor has long been one of the most powerful tools for confronting injustice and pretension. This idea is perfectly embodied in “Molla Nasreddin”, an influential eight-page satirical weekly that holds a special place in the history of Azerbaijani journalism.

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 7, 2026

44 individuals were arrested during a nationwide crackdown on the criminal underworld – so-called “thieves’ world” – following a “successful police operation,” Georgian Dream Deputy Interior Minister Aleksandre Darakhvelidze announced at an April 7 briefing.

According to Darakhvelidze, six additional individuals will be charged in absentia, including one “thief-in-law” – a term denoting a criminal boss – who is currently abroad.

“As a result of covert investigative actions carried out intensively by law enforcement officers, it was established that the individuals accused of criminal offenses were organizing so-called ‘thieves’ trials’ and issuing so-called ‘thieves’ rulings,’” he said.

The GD deputy interior minister said the detainees were in contact with representatives of the criminal underworld, including Mamuka Shubitidze – a so-called “thief-in-law” – who, “for personal gain,” made decisions on financial and criminal disputes and imposed payments. “In cases of failure to meet deadlines, he threatened them with physical retaliation and death,” Darakhvelidze said, noting that the accused also provided information on individuals for potential extortion to the thief-in-law.

He added that authorities seized a vehicle, firearms, ammunition, mobile phones, and computer equipment as evidence, which the suspects used to communicate with each other and with a Georgian so-called “thief-in-law” abroad.

The arrests follow similar operations in recent months, including one in March that resulted in 72 arrests, one in February with 45 arrests, a December operation with 49 arrests, and a November raid in which 34 individuals were detained and one suspect died.

Also Read:

• 05/09/2025 – Police Detain 30 Over Links with ‘Thieves’ World’
• 14/08/2025  – Businessman Arrested over Contract Killing amid Concerns of Criminal Culture Resurgence
• 19/08/2025 – Police Arrest 37 Across Georgia in Three Days Over Firearms, Ammunition

In celebration of World Health Day, the Republic Youth Library has released a special digest titled “Health Is the Greatest Wealth”, AzerNEWS reports.

In the first quarter of 2026, Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) handled 423,124 tons of bulk cargo—including urea and sulfur—at the Baku Port, AzerNEWS reports. The company noted that this represents an approximately…