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White House orders federal staff back to work as shutdown ends


On November 13, the White House directed federal employees to return to work, signalling the end of the historic government shutdown. The decision comes as operations…

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Uzbekistan eyes new cooperation prospects with Azerbaijan in small, medium business development


Uzbekistan is exploring new avenues of cooperation with Azerbaijan in the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), said Timur Khusanov, Director…

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Media: Russian hacker wanted by US arrested in Thailand’s Phuket


A Russian citizen wanted by the United States on hacking charges has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, following a request from US authorities for his extradition….

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US conducts over 22 anti-ISIS operations in Syria in a month


The United States has carried out more than 22 operations against ISIS in Syria over the past month. US Central Command (CENTCOM) wrote on its X account that over…

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Armenian parliament reconvenes on second try after failed attempt


Armenia’s National Assembly was forced to delay its regular four-day session on November 13 after initially failing to secure a quorum, but lawmakers later reconvened…

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Azerbaijan discusses progress of local water projects with EBRD


On November 12, Asgar Alakbarov, Advisor to Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy held an online meeting with Nataly Mouravidze, Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction…

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President Steinmeier backs mandatory military service in Germany


German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for the introduction of mandatory military service for all citizens, as Germany debates a new law on military…

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Iran showcases Shahed 161 reconnaissance drone capabilities


Iranian drone experts from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force tested the engine of the Shahed 161 drone during an exhibition showcasing…

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EU Commission calls for faster implementation of duties on Chinese online orders


The European Commission (EC) has urged EU finance ministers to introduce a Europe-wide handling fee on parcels from Chinese online platforms two years ahead of schedule,…

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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…