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Official luncheon hosted in honor of Czech Prime Minister on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev


On April 27, an official luncheon was given in honor of Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš on behalf of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, AzerNEWS reports.

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Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in Gabala


President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister …

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Yerevan vox pops: what residents say on peace with Azerbaijan


Yerevan on peace with Azerbaijan: video survey

Yerevan on peace with Azerbaijan: video survey

It has been largely quiet along the ArmenianAzerbaijani border. For the past two years, the sides have not exchanged fire. Leaders in both Yerevan and Baku say this reflects progress made through bilateral talks. After decades of hostility, the two countries now appear close to a final peace agreement.

In August 2025, a summit was held in Washington. With U.S. President mediation, Nikol Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev signed a joint declaration, saying they were “embarking on the path of good-neighbourly relations,” while their foreign ministers initialled a peace agreement.

Yerevan and Baku also finally agreed to reopen regional transport links. The issue had long seemed almost impossible to resolve because of differences between the two sides. But the dispute eased with the TRIPP project (Trump route for international peace and prosperity). It will connect Azerbaijan with its exclave of Nakhchivan through Armenian territory.

For years, the sides struggled to reach agreement on the issue. Azerbaijan pushed for a route it called the “Zangezur corridor.” Armenian authorities said they were ready to reopen all roads, but rejected the term “corridor,” arguing it implied a loss of sovereignty over that territory.

At the Washington summit on 8 August, the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders finally reached a consensus. They agreed the road would remain under Armenia’s sovereign control, while the United States would take part in the project as a business partner. The initiative was named the “Trump Route” after the mediator.

Both the Armenian prime minister and the Azerbaijani president say peace has been achieved between the two countries.

But what do people in Armenia think? Is peace possible after more than 30 years of conflict? JAMnews asked residents of Yerevan.




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Netanyahu reveals past prostate cancer treatment


Benjamin Netanyahu announced on April 24 that he had undergone treatment for prostate cancer, sharing the information publicly for the first time, AzerNEWS reports.

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Official welcome ceremony held for Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš in Gabala


On April 27, an official welcome ceremony was held for Andrej Babiš, Prime Minister of the Czech …

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Azerbaijan hosts German diplomats in Khankendi development tour


On April 27, staff members of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Azerbaijan visited the city of Khankendi, AzerNEWS reports.

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Aging population linked to rise in neurodegenerative conditions in Azerbaijan, says expert


Medical geneticist Arzu Quliyeva has drawn attention to the increasing global and national impact of neurodegenerative diseases during a detailed presentation focusing on their molecular mechanisms, epidemiological trends, and genetic risk factors.

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Election 2016: Assessments and controversies AI Mode The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election was defined by historic controversies and significant assessments of the democratic process.


AI Brief

Summary

The CIA is currently navigating a period of intense scrutiny involving the deaths of two operatives in Mexico and a controversial re-evaluation of the 2016 election interference probe. Director John Ratcliffe is also shaking things up internally by rescinding several intelligence reports and integrating more AI into agency operations.

Key Stories

  • Tragedy in Mexico sparks diplomatic tension — Two CIA operatives were killed in a vehicle crash during an unauthorized operation in Mexico, highlighting the extreme risks of counternarcotics work and causing friction with local officials.

  • Dueling reviews of 2016 election interference — While a 2020 Senate report affirmed the original findings of Russian interference, a newer 2025 internal CIA review claims there were procedural anomalies and excessive involvement from past agency leadership.

  • Director Ratcliffe pulls reports over objectivity concerns — The CIA Director has rescinded 19 intelligence products, including reports on diversity and inclusion, arguing they failed to meet the agency’s standards for analytical objectivity.

  • Technological shifts and recruitment efforts — The agency is leaning heavily into AI to process human intelligence while actively trying to recruit Russian officials and dealing with counter-intelligence challenges in China.

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CIA review of 2016 Russia election probe finds no major flaws – POLITICO


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